Pad ThaiThai Fried Noodles 4 T. oil2 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 shallots1 egg4 oz/120 g dry flat rice noodles soaked in water for 20 minutes until soft and drained2 T. lime juice1&1/2 T fish sauce1/2 t. sugar2 T. chopped roasted peanuts1/8 tsp dried red chilli powder (or cayenne)1 oz. bean sprouts2 spring onions/scallions, chopped into […]

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Cleaning products are really scary for the health and development of young children. According to a 2005 Body Burden study, children are exposed to toxic chemicals even in utero and “Chemical exposures in the womb or during infancy can be dramatically more harmful than exposures later in life.” Indoor air is often more toxic than […]

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  • Our Family Is His - Lemon, baking soda, vinegar and so on our are cleaning friends in this house. You can make an awesome soak for cloth diapers by putting 1 gallon of hot water (doesn’t have to stay hot, but it helps for dissolving the baking soda), a dash of baking soda and a dash of lemon juice. And, if you want to have lots of fun, put the baking soda and lemon juice in first and let your kids watch. It foams way up, would make a great substance for those volcanoes schools are famous for requiring. We even use vinegar instead of Jet Dry products.ReplyCancel

“It’s the little things.” My brother-in-law said to me when I told him my son was lying in bed with a wet wash cloth on his head. The wet, cold wash cloth brought his fever down from 104.4 to 101 in about 10 minutes, which must be some kind of record. We are visiting my […]

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  • Lauren - Poor Alex. 104 degrees is frightening. He has had a bad run this past month. Isn’t there a shot they can give you for the croup? Elizabeth had it in Boston when James was six weeks old so Dale took her to the hospital. I don’t know, in retrospect if the shot was good or bad but it was effective.

    Also, if he has another fit take him outside. It is counterintuitive but the moisture in the air helps the lungs. I hope he feels better and you guys can enjoy your vacation:)

    xoReplyCancel

  • Our Family Is His - Oh, I know what you mean. Big Boy has had some sort of stomach bug like situation for 5 1/2 weeks, Baby Boy has been sick with it off and on for nearly as long, Hubby and I have gotten it twice, but only for 24 hours each. This has been a horrible winter and fall for our family healthwise.

    I pray your little one gets better soon. Scary stuff!ReplyCancel

  • melissa - Oh I’m sorry your kids have been sick. I hope they get better really soon!ReplyCancel

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