TheProgressiveParent
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- Santa Rosa, California, United States
- Birthday
- August 05
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- Progressive, Passionate, Positive, Purposeful, Peaceful, Punk Parent. Also adores alliteration. Writer at www.theprogressiveparent.org
MY RECENT POSTS
- Oil Pulling: Natural Detox for
Health
November 05, 2012 03:18PM - Feminism in China: Does Anyone
Else Hear Crickets?
November 04, 2012 07:29PM - 30 Days of Gratitude: Day
(11:0)4
November 04, 2012 05:44PM - 30 Days of Gratitude: Day 3
November 04, 2012 01:25AM - 30 Days of Gratitude: Day 2
November 02, 2012 08:44PM
NOVEMBER 5, 2012 3:18PM
Oil Pulling: Natural Detox for Health
That was pretty much my reaction when I first read about it. It sounds yucky- it honestly is a bit yucky- but much less so than it sounds. I read a bunch and tried it for the first time yesterday- something I will continue/…
NOVEMBER 4, 2012 7:29PM
Feminism in China: Does Anyone Else Hear Crickets?
While
I am based in California and most of my views are from the US, the
countries dancing back and forth between second and third place are
the UK and China. In my laptop, this makes China at least
somewhat progressive country.
I dig
China, in theory.… Read full post »
NOVEMBER 4, 2012 5:44PM
30 Days of Gratitude: Day (11:0)4
I've looked at the clock at 11:04 since high school. AM, PM- it
doesn't matter which. So, when the midwife told me that my due date
with my second son was November 8th... well, you can guess my
response.
11:04 = 11/04 = AHA!
I told her my notion…
11:04 = 11/04 = AHA!
I told her my notion…
NOVEMBER 4, 2012 1:25AM
30 Days of Gratitude: Day 3
Oy! I'm tired-
we had our family party for the boys and my niece (whose actual
birthday is) today and we're finally home and settled. I was out of
coffee this morning-- not a good thing.
I did, however recieve something in the mail from my/… Read full post »
I did, however recieve something in the mail from my/… Read full post »
NOVEMBER 2, 2012 8:44PM
30 Days of Gratitude: Day 2
Crikey! I got
not
one, but
two posts out today already. It was a cloudy day today, which
always helps me write. When it's sunny, I want to get OUt into the
world, when it's cloudy, I want to sit in my yoga pants, read,
write, sew & watch movies/… Read full post »
NOVEMBER 2, 2012 8:01PM
Finding the Zen: Phone Games
I have one of
those newfangled gizmo phones that is arguably smarter than I am.
On that phone, I have a few applications that I use, like
Instagram, Fooducate, Craigslist and Pinterest. I am not big on
games, but for some reason, I find myself playing
Hello Kitty Cafe. (There/… Read full post »
NOVEMBER 2, 2012 1:03PM
Freedom Fries and The 5%
I love
watching documentaries- especially ones that help stimulate the
good ol' grey matter. There's a lot of "patriotic" language flying
around in the media these days with the elections so close- I
encourage you to watch this documentary (which is years old and not
election related at all) and… Read full post »
NOVEMBER 2, 2012 1:52AM
Thirty Days of Gratitude: Day 1
I've been meaning to write lately.... and by lately, I mean like
every single day for days on end. It's therapeutic for me (and BOY
do I need therapy!) and some folks even say I'm good at it. I'm not
sure what's holding me back- I could make a thousand excuses…
OCTOBER 30, 2012 3:13PM
Wordless Wednesday: First Tooth!
Welcome to Wordless Wednesday!
There's a lot going on in my world
these days- my oldest son turned 11 last week, my second son turns
9 this weekend and a month (exactly!) after that, my youngest son
turns 1! (I have one
OCTOBER 29, 2012 9:43PM
Prop 37: Our Right to Know What's In Our Food
Elections are getting closer every day! Though I've
had my head in a bit of a hole lately, but I can't let this info
pass us by. It's our duty as parents to pay attention to things
that effect our children; eating and health are certainly things we
all have in/…
OCTOBER 29, 2012 9:42PM
Muthaflippin' HUGE Infographic on Real Food vs. GM Food
This infographic is as huge in blogspace as it is for your health.
I couldn't get it to expand on Facebook, so I'll let it eat my
blogpost instead! It was made by
EcoMom, who is one of the beloved sponsors featured on the
top banner of my blog. Every purchase made…
OCTOBER 23, 2012 3:11PM
Wordless Wednesday: Russian River Rendezvous
Welcome to Wordless
Wednesday!
Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure
of escaping to the Russian River, which is just a short drive from
home, with my sisters and their daughters. I picked the kids up
early from school as a special surprise to
… Read full post »
OCTOBER 16, 2012 4:12PM
Wordless Wednesday: Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Welcome to Wordless
Wednesday!
I'm sorry I missed last week! I
am between internet providers (and kind of having a hard time,
honestly. It happens.) and utilizing the computer-free time at
home to tackle some projects and prepare for the impending
entourage
… Read full post »
OCTOBER 16, 2012 4:12PM
Wordless Wednesday: Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Welcome to Wordless
Wednesday!
I'm sorry I missed last week! I
am between internet providers (and kind of having a hard time,
honestly. It happens.) and utilizing the computer-free time at
home to tackle some projects and prepare for the impending
entourage
… Read full post »
OCTOBER 3, 2012 2:03AM
Wordless Wednesday: Grab Button Goodness
I finally put together a button for
my blog! I have one for Wordless Wednesday already (the black &
white one above) but it's taken a little personal development and
time before I was able to put together something I was happy
… Read full post »
OCTOBER 2, 2012 4:52PM
Wordless Wednesday: Grab Button Goodness
I finally
put together a button for my blog! I have one for Wordless
Wednesday already (the black & white one above) but it's taken
a little personal development and time before I was able to put
together something I was happy
… Read full post »
OCTOBER 2, 2012 4:43PM
Wordless Wednesday: Unicorn Radness
Welcome to Wordless
Wednesday!
I've
been struggling with a lot lately... this quote & these photos
are a lighthearted jab at my own insides. I am taking the quote
below seriously:
... except, when I make unicorns, they/…
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 1:52AM
HOLD THE PHONE: It's National COFFEE Day?!
Say whaaaaat? How did I let this slip?It's National Coffee Night, now, dagnabit! It's like I missed my own anniversary or something. At least I'm not the only one... Had I known, I would have gone out at relished in my love of all/…
SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 1:52AM
HOLD THE PHONE: It's National COFFEE Day?!
Say whaaaaat? How did I let this slip?It's National Coffee Night, now, dagnabit! It's like I missed my own anniversary or something. At least I'm not the only one... Had I known, I would have gone out at relished in my love of all/…
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 4:26PM
The Progressive Parent Creed
I was raised Christian and grew up reciting The Apostles
Creed in church.
Now that I'm a little older and more self-aware, I've decided to make a belief statement of my own: not to offend, counteract or replace the original- just for my own clarity- and maybe for some others', too.…
Now that I'm a little older and more self-aware, I've decided to make a belief statement of my own: not to offend, counteract or replace the original- just for my own clarity- and maybe for some others', too.…
SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 4:26PM
The Progressive Parent Creed
I was raised Christian and grew up reciting The Apostles
Creed in church.
Now that I'm a little older and more self-aware, I've decided to make a belief statement of my own: not to offend, counteract or replace the original- just for my own clarity- and maybe for some others', too.…
Now that I'm a little older and more self-aware, I've decided to make a belief statement of my own: not to offend, counteract or replace the original- just for my own clarity- and maybe for some others', too.…
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 1:06AM
Wordless Wednesday: Beam Me Up
Welcome to Wordless
Wednesday!
... sort of.
Have you ever heard a song/…
SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 5:01PM
Wordless Wednesday: Beam Me Up
Welcome to Wordless
Wednesday!
... sort of.
Have you ever heard a song that/…
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 3:09PM
Wordless Wednesday: Beautiful Braids
Welcome to Wordless
Wednesday!
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012 3:09PM
Wordless Wednesday: Beautiful Braids
Welcome to Wordless
Wednesday!
Kerry Lauerman
Joan Walsh
Salon.com