As a kid, when Santa came to my house I’m pretty sure he dropped off ALL the children’s toys and games under our tree and then went home – NOT so minimalist Christmas. I never minded, of course. A massive dump truck worth of wrapped presents brought so much joy on Christmas morning. But after
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Party Wave Wednesday – 12/12/12
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you’re a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time – This is called a party wave. In this weekly post
Read MoreParty Wave Wednesday – 12/05/12
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you’re a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time – This is called a party wave. In this weekly post
Read MoreParty Wave Wednesday – 11/28/12
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you’re a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time – This is called a party wave. In this weekly post
Read MoreParty Wave Wednesday 11/21/12
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you’re a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time – This is called a party wave. In this weekly post
Read MoreParty Wave Wednesday 11/14/12
Welcome to Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you’re a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time – This is called a party wave. In this weekly post
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Party Wave Wednesday – 11/7/12
Welcome to the first ever Party Wave Wednesday! Out on the water, etiquette dictates that the surfers that are in the best position for the wave take the ride (unless you’re a barney or a snake). Every now and again everyone hops on at the same time – This is called a party wave. In
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Meet The Squids
I’m Emily, and I’ve got a thing for water. As a kid growing up in Pennsylvania, we would spend our summer days swimming at the community pool from the time they opened until the lifeguards rang the bell at sunset. My family also had a small sailboat -that we nicknamed ‘Daddy Boat’ on the
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Introducing The New Me…Holistic Kid Is Now Holistic Squid
You know how Native American’s change their names as they change and accomplish things throughout their lives? A name transforms as the individual becomes a different person. I’ve always loved that idea. Don’t you? I was born Emily Elizabeth Montes, the eldest daughter of a Filipino doctor and a Pennsylvanian house wife. When I was
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What Would Emily Do? (8/15 Edition)
Fresh or Frozen Raw Milk – Natural Beauty Products – Supplements for Kids – Alternative for Milk Based Formula – Feeding a Picky, Teething Toddler – Is my Baby’s Vein a Sugar Bug? – Reducing Bone Broth – Seasonal Allergies Natural Remedy
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Why a Staycation Is My Family’s New Vacation
I think we may have been late boarders to the train, but this summer, my hubby and I have decided the best vacation is to simply stay home. According to the wisdom of the internet, “staycations achieved popularity in the US during the financial crisis of 2007-2010.” Wait, is the financial crisis over? I guess I
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Transforming A Bad Attitude
One thing I love about blogging is that you can’t see me. I can post pretty pictures of food, my kids, or myself on another day where I am thinner, wearing makeup and smiling pretty, so you don’t have to see me unshowered, scrubbing blueberry stains off the chair cushions, and making less than pleasant faces
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