http://looksgoodinpolkadots.wordpress.com It's Not Just About Mothering, Gluten Free Cooking and Socially Conscious Living. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:08:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today, let me just reiterate how much I LOVE free stuff. That's why I've started hosting Give-Aways right here. Currently, we are still running the contest for a FABULOUS RECYCLED BACK TO SCHOOL PACKAGE. Click, comment, WIN?!?!?!?! (You must comment on the ACTUAL PRIZE POST ... http://looksgoodinpolkadots.wordpress.com/2008/07/24/things-i-love-thursday-free-stuff/ While eating out tonight with Oregon Dad and K-Man, I suggested (in a don't argue with me manner) that we make a pledge to NOT EAT OUT FOR 30 DAYS. This means, no work lunches or quickie-mart stops. Nothing except good old homemade food. Oregon Dad just stared at ... http://looksgoodinpolkadots.wordpress.com/2008/07/22/can-we-survive-30-days/ The instigator of today's post is Absolutely Bananas... so if you don't like it, blame her! ;)  She's not literally bananas, or maybe she is.  Regardless, here is my travel horror story. In the Spring of 2006, My Little Critter had just passed her first birthday and I was ... http://looksgoodinpolkadots.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/travel-horror-stories/ Shamelessly Sassy is my inspiration... cuz I currently have none of my own. Bleh. There is a giant migraine forming at the base of my skull due to trying to get kids to do their chores. Husband and son are on the way to Seattle for a Mariners game, ... http://looksgoodinpolkadots.wordpress.com/2008/07/19/four-random-sentences/ It's getting toward the end of a very busy Friday. Aren't Friday's always busy? Around here they certainly are. Lately I have been thinking a lot about the friendships and relationships formed online. One woman has become a far-away best bud... Meg who owns the Earth Friendly Shoppe. ... http://looksgoodinpolkadots.wordpress.com/2008/07/18/linky-love/ Warning-- This post is NOT GLUTEN FREE... reading may induce GI symptoms. :) Don't forgot to enter to win the AWESOME RECYCLED BACK TO SCHOOL PACKAGE. On our most recent shopping trip to Whole Foods, Oregon Dad was along for the ride. This is usually a ... http://looksgoodinpolkadots.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/things-i-love-cookies-and-milk/ The idea of buying clothes for Little Critter to wear for the next 8 weeks is a bit daunting. Especially since back to school shopping looms just around the corner.  (By the time Sept. 15th arrives, it'll be too chilly in our part of Oregon for shorts!) My options- go ... http://looksgoodinpolkadots.wordpress.com/2008/07/16/recycled-clothing/ Look what I found... this is titillating. Why is this so exciting to me? You see some silly old juice pouches. I see a fabulous way to reuse something that has thus far escaped recycling and resides for hundreds of years in the landfill. What is it? It's a ... http://looksgoodinpolkadots.wordpress.com/2008/07/14/win-this-awesome-recycled-back-to-school-package/ My children do not like to get dressed. This goes against the grain. (My grain that is, not theirs.) I like things done in a certain well ordered manner. They often disagree. I win. Because, I'm the Mom. 'Nuff said. Today, I re-evaluate. I realized that ... http://looksgoodinpolkadots.wordpress.com/2008/07/11/yes-you-may-wear-pajamas-permanently/ The emails have been rolling in asking what our favorite meals are, how do we save money on GF meals, how to get kids to eat the GF foods, etc... so, I am finally getting around to the post in which I will attempt to answer these questions! Getting the kids ... http://looksgoodinpolkadots.wordpress.com/2008/07/10/favorite-meals/