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Greetings!
Welcome to our blog! A family life and well being blog focused on our experience raising two boys, navigating the myriad of information out there, and striving for balance and peace in our home.
Why pickles and bacon?
Nope – not the actual names of our children! However, they are nicknames that came from the cravings their mama had during pregnancy. We like to think that those craved foods also show us a bit about their personalities and so far it has!
What can you expect?
- Sharing our experiences (what worked, what didn’t work, hacks)
- Review of resources that helped us (books, products, etc)
- Suggestions to guide you along the way
About us
We are a young family with a lot of varying interests. At our core we are a family that sees value in traditions, balance, natural living and intentional parenting. We are big on recognizing limitations, being graceful with ourselves and our children, and adapting as we constantly seek relentless improvement of ourselves, our routines and our family life. Read more
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