Author Archives: Mommypotamus

Words Like Stunning, Unforgettable and Triumphant Don’t begin to describe the words and images I am privileged to share today. These are my real-life friends . . . I won’t spoil their stories for you. Read and bask with me in the beauty…… Continue reading →

I Think I Need An Intervention This photo has been taunting me for weeks now. Is it class time now? How about now?  If you’re feeling the same way, I have good news and bad news: Bad news – Classes are going to start a week late due to…
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Dear Universe, You’re quite a prankster, eh? First you send me three years of dreams in which I have to go back to high school EVEN THOUGH I have graduated college. Yes, it was quite a clever way to point out I’d missed an important…

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Homemade Cherry Pie “Larabars” Ingredients 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries 1/2 cup medjool dates  1 cup crispy almonds, chopped (unsalted) 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon   Directions   Place dates and dried cranberries in a food processor a… Continue reading →

Shy Piggies Do you ever feel like you are missing something vital? Like maybe when your daughter yells “Mama, let’s play shy piggies!!!” and you’re like whaaaaa? And then 40 seconds later you randomly blurt “Pygmies!…

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Ahhh, Valentines Is Here! You know what I love about today? It’s like a burst of kefir soda pop that sprays us all with a little extra light and sweetness. A thoughtful compliment, a thorough zerberting of all bellies under 10, and an extra…

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Ahhh, Valentines Is Here! You know what I love about today? It’s like a burst of kefir soda pop that sprays us all with a little extra light and sweetness. A thoughtful compliment, a thorough zerberting of all bellies under 10, and an extra…

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Hey! Why Didn’t You Save Me A Spot?!?!? It was [virtual] standing room only in Ann Marie’s wholev grains webinar last night and, um, I couldn’t get in. Tried to bribe the bouncer and everything. Hmph! No worries, though, because…

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I Don’t Know How Many Times I’ve Said It On Facebook. At the grocery store. Preschooler playdates. But oh, it’s been a few. “We’ll never go back to grains.” Did I think grains were evil? Nah. It’s just that…
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Hey Mommypotamus! I’d like you to write about your view on breastfeeding (including tandem) and how a lot of WAPF members have differing opinions on the subject. I know, for me, this is a hot topic. I do not agree that the homemade formula is…
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