what we're reading

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Little Girls Can Be Mean - Four Steps to Bully-Proof Girls in the Early Grades by Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert

Up Next:

Book 3 in the Ivy & Bean Series

Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman

crazy messy

Days go by and I just can't find the time or more aptly, make the time, to clean the girl's room. That is when toys get stacked upon toys. Laundry on the bed needs folding too! For those craving a visual, this is what it looks like.

Dirty dozen ingredients to avoid in your cosmetics

http://www.davidsuzuki.org/publications/downloads/2010/whats-inside-shoppers-guide.pdf

I found this link to be very helpful. Luckily Choices is near my house and they are very knowledgable about and carry generally non-toxic cosmetics, shampoos, etc.

Science World

Coco was thrilled today to be a volunteer on stage at Science World doing a static electricity chain.

gotta love body science talk

Mommy: We should trim your hair. It could just use a little trim.

Coco: No. I can do what I want to do with my own body. You control your body. I want to grow my hair as long as Rapunsel.

And thank you to the movie "Tangled"

Two talented rapper/hip hoppers

This video defies description. So I'll just let it speak for itself.

We're on a roll over here...

Just recycled 2 queen size mattresses that had seen better days. Bruce arranged - yeah Bruce.
Just listed a stroller and rolling bed frame on craigslist so they should be gone in 2 - 3 days.
Gave away the washing machine that needed fixing. Yeah Bruce for arranging.

Tomorrow I am listing a double futon frame that is cluttering the laundry room and our mec kids hiking backpack.

I have a few hand me downs for a very sweet baby girl that will be dropped off next month.

January is starting with a bang!