tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42050510908903809682012-02-16T20:42:05.426-08:00Discovering the ever-so hidden ways to be simultaneously parsimonious and health conscious.Amy Snowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06429949602016341869noreply@blogger.comBlogger201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205051090890380968.post-77702719418026236452009-08-20T18:12:00.000-07:002009-08-20T18:14:06.711-07:00

One thing with EC (Elimination Communication) is there is a cueing sound for using the potty. Such as "shhhhhhh..." or "psssttt" which helps the child associate elimination with that sound. (I've actually seen a mom do this on a camping trip while the baby was sleeping and she went potty on her mom's cue).HOW TODDLERS SAY THEY HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOMSaying toilet or peelooking down at

Amy Snowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06429949602016341869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205051090890380968.post-87770832653409397362009-07-09T23:54:00.000-07:002009-07-09T23:55:49.601-07:00

Pretty funny for cat lovers (and non-lovers) alike.

Amy Snowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06429949602016341869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205051090890380968.post-29589150439736233192009-04-21T10:21:00.000-07:002009-04-21T10:40:55.771-07:00

The baby's (we are now going to refer to 'the baby' as "Baby Bubs") legs have grown longer than the arms and the body is now longer than the head; and Baby Bub's moving those arms and legs often! The skin is very thin -- so thin blood vessel are visible. It's covered by a fine, soft layer of hair called lanugo. The three tiny bones in his middle ear have begun to harden. But, Baby Bubs can't

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It's hard to believe I pretty much done with my first trimester! My baby is now officially described as a fetus. The ears are moving up and to the side of the head this week and the gender is decided; it's either a boy or a girl now!My baby is about 3 inches long and weighs about 4/5 of an ounce. The baby is starting to grow finger nails and toe nails.I can already feel my uterus beginning to

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We are expecting our first child, due October 14th, 2009. I will be five months in June, so, we might find out the gender (we haven't decided if we want to be surprised yet.) We're SUPER excited! It's hard to believe that we're going to a mom and a dad. I'm hoping to keep my blog posted on any and all updates. Luke and I are still researching, but we will most likely do a homebirth with a nurse

Amy Snowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06429949602016341869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205051090890380968.post-30173307544328808452009-03-22T17:49:00.000-07:002009-03-22T18:20:38.884-07:00

Lentil Soup with Vegetable (optional Meat)Saute in the large pot1lb cubed meat (sausage, shoulder roast)3 cloves of garlic1 onionBrown meat, then saute onions and garlic. In the same large pot combine rest of ingredients, bring to a boil and let simmer for 1 hour:1 - 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes1 tbsp dried basil2 tsp sugar1/2 tsp salt6 cups of waterbag of rinsed lentils4 chopped carrots (I like

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I copied this from my sister-in-law, Andrea's, blog. Thank you!!whatever you give a woman... Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater.If you give her groceries, she'll give you a meal.If you give her a house, she'll give you a home.If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby.If you give her a smile, she'll give you her heart. She multiplies and enlarges what is given to her.So, if you

Amy Snowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06429949602016341869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205051090890380968.post-2129566570162355312009-02-25T10:42:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:53:58.328-08:00

So, I love Turbo Jam, I kinda like Yoga Booty Ballet ("find your inner intentions..."), but I am IN LOVE with water aerobics. Can exercise get any better?! I don't think so. Full body toning and a low-impact aerobic workout!? No, it doesn't get any better. I haven't worked out in such a long time, where I feel refreshed and rejuvinated. Give it a try, and let me know if you find one of those

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Well, these days everyone is cutting back. Normally, a perfume or cologne is a great Christmas gift, but can be a bit pricey. I know we ladies like to smell delicious for our guys, so I asked myself, what smells good, drives guys wild, and is relatively inexpensive? Steak seasoning!! Here's my reasoning: it's cheap, easy to find, comes in many different aromas to satisfy the varying affinities,

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1. I like doing nothing2. I love training dogs3. I'm a germ freak. I'm very very particular about washing my hands after any type of contamination-even the smallest amount. Always sanitizing my stuff at work. I make my own cleaning products. Mostly with vinegar, ammonia, essential oils, bleach, etc. My goal is to eventually make my own soap, then market and sell it. I already have a name picked

Amy Snowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06429949602016341869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205051090890380968.post-38145657736553248352008-10-28T09:03:00.000-07:002008-10-28T10:22:03.308-07:00

Well, how do I begin after such an abscence from blogging? I'll just recap the news from the Snow household:1. We adopted another cat-well, more like he adopted us actually. (No, I'm not becoming a "cat lady", my limit is two. I'm just waiting for a dog).2. Luke started his master's classes again. At this time he's just about finished with this semester. Two lab classes and one lecture. Those

Amy Snowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06429949602016341869noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205051090890380968.post-80018621930502183602008-08-12T22:37:00.000-07:002008-08-12T22:50:42.304-07:00

lower-fat chewy oatmeal spice cookies (Luke and I call them our granola bars or energy cookies, because they're our meal substitutes) In a small bowl, mix together1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons olive oil2 egg whites 2 tablespoons fat-free milk1/4 cup of yogurt (any, I use raspberry drinkable)2 teaspoons vanillaIn a large bowl mix well:1-1/2 cups whole

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I'm still getting used to this blog website, so I wanted to let everyone know that if you comment - which I hope you do ;) - and it says your comment will need to be approved, I only need to approve comments because I just want to keep up with the beautiful poetry everyone sends. I just need notifications of when people comments. That's it.

Amy Snowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06429949602016341869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205051090890380968.post-51080553576236509122008-07-31T10:36:00.000-07:002008-07-31T11:51:30.331-07:00

Hi all,things have been super busy around the Snow house. I'm going to try to post some pictures of the things we've been up to the last weeks of our summer vacation.We celebrated or FIRST Anniversary on July 21st. We decided to return to Montara (near Half Moon Bay) and stay at the same B & B, Goose and Turrets, from last year. The proprietors are really intelligent and unique people-and I

Amy Snowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06429949602016341869noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205051090890380968.post-41094316671468659422008-06-25T12:04:00.000-07:002008-06-25T12:09:23.442-07:00

The Traber fire was the same day as the yacht racing. So we got some pictures of the fire from the bay.

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We recently returned from the X-tour 2008, which was a traveling summer camp for some of our students. We joined them for a few days on their journey. The first day was a a bike ride in Monterey. We rode through Monterey and part of 17-mile drive. I drove alongside the kids and Luke in an old truck; just in case someone pooped out during the ride. The second day we joined them we went yacht

Amy Snowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06429949602016341869noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205051090890380968.post-8452659176019938072008-06-25T11:35:00.001-07:002008-06-25T11:40:53.531-07:00

Here is a Maxwell photo montage...

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Thanks Dadders for giving your Feline Grandson, Maxwell, your Timeshare's bassinet. He loves sleeping and chewing on it. You know you are ready for school to be over when you're taking pictures of your cat. Or maybe that means something else, like I need a life or something....? Nah...=)

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Here are some pictures of our garden; things are growing great! I took a picture of the view from our garden because it is just so beautiful. We planted everything from seed, except the tomatoes. We planted wheat grass, but honestly, it looks more like Bermuda grass, so we just keep it for Maxwell Kitten. I dared Luke to eat the "wheat grass" we planted from seed, and he actually did. Yuck!It's

Amy Snowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06429949602016341869noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4205051090890380968.post-15128908718128287682008-03-26T21:18:00.000-07:002008-03-26T21:35:52.579-07:00

Howdy ya'll!!  Christy and I are learning this 'bloggin' thang, and we wanted to share some of our pictures.  One is Amy and Baby Nate cuddling on the couch, the next pic is Ben and Nate taking a evening bath; and lastly, Amy and Ben saying our prayers before bed. It's been  a fun-tastic trip so far.  We've been for walks, hanging out, dancing, singing songs in the momma-van, and entertaining the

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