Author Archives: Emily Bartnikowski
About The Author: Emily Bartnikowski
Emily B
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Emily is a wife, mother, photographer, and aspiring novelist. She blogs about parenting and life at Embrita Blogging.
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Mama-Led Weaning, Sometimes It’s The Best Choice
After nursing my youngest son for 12 months, six of which were less than fun for me, it’s time to wean. Here’s how I’m weaning – gently – on my schedule. MORE
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Ethics, A Budget, and Your Taste Buds: Pick Your Pleasure
I have reached Ethical Eating Fatigue, people. And I bet you have, too. There is a list as long as my arm concerning the health and ethical grey areas surrounding the food on our plates, and it’s enough to overwhelm a person. Here’s how to break through. MORE
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Be Safe in the Sun! 5 Easy Ways Kids and Adults Can Protect Themselves from Skin Cancer and Wrinkles
Start good sun protection habits now, while your children are small and good habits are easier to instill. Be vigilant about their skin care and yours. Be healthier, look younger, and feel confident that you’re doing everything you can to live as long as possible. Emily shares tips! MORE
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Giveaway: Reusable Food Pouches From Little Green Pouch – $42 ARV CLOSED
Little Green Pouch makes convenient, cute, reusable snack pouches for children and families. These are a fantastic, eco-friendly choice for those of us with babies, toddlers, or kids going off to school to use in their lunch boxes every day! They are easily washed and refilled with a healthy snack like homemade applesauce or yogurt. MORE
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10 Things *Not* to Do to Help Your Child Eat
There’s a lot of talk these days about how to get your kids to eat. But really, it’s all about approach and finesse and what not to do. With that in mind, here are ten things that you need to give up before your child will come around to the foodie way of doing things. MORE
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Ethics, a Budget, and Your Taste Buds: The 3/4ths Rule
Part of an ongoing series to help you hit the perfect balance of budget-friendly, ethical, delicious meals. Today we talk picnic food and doing the best you can with what you have. MORE
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Learn to Love the Camera
A lot of parents find that they are always the one behind the camera and never the one in the photos (or they avoid the lens altogether) — here are some tips to help you get over that hurdle and get yourself into the pictures. MORE
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Santa Claus Is Coming to Our House
There’s a lot of talk about why parents aren’t continuing the Santa tradition with their children . . . here’s why Emily is teaching her children about Santa. MORE
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How To Side-Car Your Crib
Room sharing (even if you’re not bed sharing) for the first several months of your baby’s life is the safest and most convenient way to spend your nights. Here’s how to set up a full-size crib as a co-sleeper, and why you might want to. MORE
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Genealogy for the Homeschooler, Part 2: Projects
Now that you’ve got some basic genealogical information, here are some ideas for what to do with it! MORE