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Appeasing My Inner Artist
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Appeasing My Inner Artist

alyssa · December 15, 2011

This post sort of has to do with keeping warm, sort of. \[And I know I promised a weeks worth of "staying warm" posts.\] But lets face it- this is more than a…

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Seven Sling Review and Giveaway!
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Seven Sling Review and Giveaway!

alyssa · December 5, 2011

A few things about us: 1. we aren't a stroller family 2. we are habitual "baby-wearers" when the kids are young but 3. I am a sceptic when it comes to baby…

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Useful Outdoor Gifts under $20
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Useful Outdoor Gifts under $20

alyssa · November 23, 2011

Christmas comes every year and grandparents start asking what to give the kids, and I start wondering what to do after I've given them all my ideas.  This year…

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REI Squirt hydration system
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REI Squirt hydration system

alyssa · October 19, 2011

Mixed bag... Product features: Zippered main compartment, zippered small front pocket, mesh pocket interior for 1 liter hydration reservoir, mesh side pockets,…

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Is all fleece created equal?
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Is all fleece created equal?

alyssa · July 28, 2011

Fleece is everywhere.  From cheap fleece pajamas from Target to Performance Fleece from Old Navy to higher priced fleece from say North Face, REI, or…

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Bugs and Bandanas
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Bugs and Bandanas

alyssa · July 24, 2011

We encountered a new kind of mutant mosquito this weekend.  The kind that can sniff out the one square inch of skin that doesn't have repellent on it, and…

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Strider Bikes!
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Strider Bikes!

alyssa · July 10, 2011

We love our Striders and they go everywhere with us. They are marketed as a "No Pedal Balance Bike" teaching kids to balance and steer before the complicated…

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