Archive for June, 2013

waiting for caleb

Posted on June 30th, 2013 by mountain girl  |  Comments Off on waiting for caleb

Caleb’s return from summer vacation in New Mexico is still a month away, but it is a highly anticipated event.  Preparations include lots of drawing, cutting, gluing, taping, and secret note-writing. I was asked to deliver this box, full of some kind of found treasures, to Caleb’s room this morning.  How do you like that tape […]

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{this moment}

Posted on June 28th, 2013 by mountain girl  |  10 Comments »

Linking up with SouleMama…a moment from our week.



almond butter cups (and a coconut oil manifesto)

Posted on June 26th, 2013 by mountain girl  |  13 Comments »

These little treats are similar to peanut butter cups, with a bit of a twist: I used almond butter and carob instead of peanut butter and chocolate.  Ever since I made them last week I’ve eaten at least one every day.  They might just be a little addictive. I didn’t sweeten them at all, since […]



crafty ideas at eco-kids tuesday

Posted on June 25th, 2013 by mountain girl  |  3 Comments »

Like Mama Like Daughter featured our cardboard horse project today for Eco-kids Tuesday! Hop over there and check out the other cool things you can do with your kids.  Make sure to scroll to the bottom to click on the thumbnail photo links.  Have fun!



3 reddilocks and the bear

Posted on June 23rd, 2013 by mountain girl  |  7 Comments »

This evening just before 6:00, I popped Cash into his jogging stroller, called for Zia and the three of us strolled up the driveway. We were waiting for David so we could all take a walk, and Zia asked if she could go “rock climbing” up the side of the hill. I said sure, and […]