Two Bedrooms and a Baby

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Our blog is a mix of urban parenting and home decor/diy.

Quinoa Cakes - and how to hide vegis in amazing deliciousness

Authors: GiGi

In the beginning of August, I got hypnotized.
I swear, before I got pregnant, I was NOT a hippy. Had you asked me two years ago if I EVER thought I would see a hypnotist, I would have laughed in your face.
As soon as that baby was inside me though, I got freakishly concerned about chemicals, organic foods, and my mental state affecting...

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Tofu and how to eat it if you hate it

Authors: GiGi

I have to say it.

I'm not a huge fan of tofu. I think I was overloaded as a kid and it just rubs me the wrong way.
But, tofu is a cheap source of protein, so we're working on it.
(I do LOVE LOVE LOVE Tofuyou's products. Their tofu is firm and delicious, plus their tofu balls, spicy wraps, and lemon honey strips are to die for).
My menu...

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bumble bee yellow

Authors: GiGi


bumble bee yellow

When I get home from work today, my rumpus room is going to be this color.
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More montessori baby room updates!

Authors: GiGi

We've made some updates to T's room that are working out beautifully!

1) Stuffed animal storage: If it doesn't fit shoved in here, it doesn't stay in our house. Plus, they are the perfect height for T to grab them and talk to them then put them back!

2) Child Safe Frames - Family pictures: See the frames to the left of the animals?...

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Rusty Frigidaire Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Authors: GiGi

We loved our new appliances when we got them.

Frigidaire Refrigerator

Frigidaire Gas Stove and Oven

After tons of research on brands to buy (Consumer Reports, Lowes reviews, etc), we decided on Frigidaire. We ordered one I loved, but when it arrived it was too tall for our vintage kitchen! We had to special order one from Lowes and it...

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This week's Menu

Authors: GiGi

Our organic cheap food adventure continues and I have to say that I'm highly disappointed in most of the recipes I used last week. After promising myself that I wouldn't use any recipes that weren't in epicuirous (because I get to read REAL people reviews and tips in the reviews section), after many failed or just not so good meals...

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Baby Kisses

Authors: GiGi


You wouldn't know it from this picture, but tonight Turner fell in love. Serious love. There were gentle kisses, seductive cavemen dances, and no hitting. At all. My bruiser turned gentle.
They dined on squash and cheese, SHARED toys, and took a bath together. I've never seen my boy so gentle and loving. This is the best picture...

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Hanging Family Portaits

Authors: GiGi

This might seem really strange.  But I sort of think hanging family portraits looks cheesy.
I love my family and I LOVE our family portraits, but I couldn't figure out where to put them in our house.
Since we are all in our house, why would WE need pictures of OURSELVES to look at?
So, I finally figured out a non-offensive,...

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A Week of Budget Eating with Lots of Greens

Authors: GiGi

The weather is crisp and cool and perfectly fall, so everything has a little fall flavor.
We eat the same breakfast almost every day, oatmeal, and lunch is usually scrounged snacks so I'll just be sharing dinners.

Monday:Baked Polenta with Cheese and Swiss Chard.  T LOVED this.   Even the chard.  It was very rich and...

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What to do with a 15 month old...

Authors: GiGi


In the mornings we like to sit in front of the heater and eat cheerios.
Mama drinks coffee and Daddy reads books.
Once a week, the big trucks come.
And we watch.

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