An Unexpected Choice
Lesley is known for her brilliant ideas. She’s an ideas woman. Sometimes, I also have great ideas. Two weeks ago, I had one of those brilliant ideas. Of course, like most good ideas I have, it backfired. (more…)
About Ali Cummins
Posts by Ali Cummins:
Basil and Mint Pesto
It is summertime, and the garden is in full swing! This year, I added a raised bed to my deck. It is has officially replaced the random collections of pots on my deck that never successfully grew anything. The new raised bed on the otherhand is an herb master. Or it was until Charlie figured out that she can jump into it and tear plants out. Crazy puppy! (more…)
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Popsicle Stick Bird Feeders
Maddie has taken a big interest in birds. She loves to spot them as we drive and has enjoyed watching two nests produce a gaggle of baby birds – one at home and one at my parents’ house. For a little while, we had to stop going to the park because Maddie wanted to take every bird home as a pet and would stage a sit-in in the middle of the park when I said no. Luckily, the intense love has slowed down, and learning about different birds with her has been fun. (more…)
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Allowance Philosophies
To give allowance or not give allowance? It’s a tricky question and one I’ve thought about off and on since I thought about the possibility that one day I might be a mom. Now that I am a mom, and have been for six+ years, I still haven’t landed on a great answer, and I’m running out of time. (more…)
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Lesley’s Big Idea
This week Lesley had a great idea. If you have ever experienced Lesley’s great ideas, you understand my trepidation. Usually they straddle the imaginary world and reality and involve a big commitment. How do you think this blog started? The start of her good idea this time was an article she was sent about two best friends in New York who decided to co-mother. (more…)
