The first week, I kept track of everything I/we ate and blogged an update to let you guys know how it was going. But I don’t want to do that long-term. With a busy toddler and a busy life, getting into the nitty gritty like that just isn’t a priority. I do, however, want to let you know how our journey is progressing.
Coconut Milk Ice Cream (Dairy & Sugar Free) – Strawberry, Peanut Butter & Mocha Recipes
Since I have a big sweet tooth, giving up most desserts is one of the hardest parts of our allergen-free diet. No wheat; no dairy; no eggs…so store bought goodies are pretty much out of the question. Thank goodness we have an ice cream maker! I’ve been experimenting with different coconut milk ice cream recipes. [...]
Live Extravagantly. (Because Living Simply is Hogwash)
I’m going to tell you something about our Western culture. It is simple. It is easy. Hungry? Eat a snickers. Lonely? Social network. Bored? Flip the channels; or watch You Tube; or play Angry Birds. Everything is at our fingertips, and we don’t have to work hard for almost anything. We are a culture of open access and consumerism.
Adjusting to Our Allergen-Free Diet: Days 2-4
I’m so hungry.
I feel like I’ve been eating all day. Since I have a toddler, I’ve probably just been “half eating” all day. I admit this while sipping on the second half of my breakfast smoothie at 5 pm; I had to throw it in the fridge for a Phoebemergency this morning.
Food Allergies and Our Diet Changes
This year alone, Matt has been sick three times. When he caught a cold, he would be out of commission for an entire week. Which is not normal. This clued us into the possibility that there might be something going on, health-wise, of which we were unawares. So, on the recommendation of a friend, Matt went to see a specialist who tested him for food allergies. As it turns out, he is allergic to A LOT.
Scenes from Phoebe’s first birthday
Good morning, Phoebe! Presents! Breakfast & first taste of sugar. Shy baby during her birthday song. The moment she turned one year old…was perfect. Decorations for the party. A year in the life Lots of photos! Guests brought notes for Phoebe that we hung up. I requested that people write one of the following: – [...]
Phoebe and the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
It was a gorgeous day: Phoebe’s last day as an infant! Saturday is her first birthday! So, what better way to spend her last day of infancy than at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival?! We drove up with my mom, my sister and my mother-in-law. Here are some scenes from the day. (I took way [...]
The Great Pacific Northwest Garden Experiment 2012
I am a novice gardener.
Technically, I know how to garden well, but only in the Northeast. I was raised in upstate New York and even worked as a farm hand near Mechanichville, NY for one summer, a summer glorious with organic soil and heirloom tomatoes. But then I moved to Washington state, and everything I planted died.
Happy Easter from The Wetzels!
Here are our pictures from Easter Sunday 2012. ^_^ Enjoy! – Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone. 4/9/2012
Sunshine and Sabbath
The morning started off nice and lazy. Phoebe and Matt slept in while I perused an old chapbook and drank a cup of tea. Before long, I had company. We headed out to church. We were late, which happens a lot with the little one in tow. But we enjoyed the community…even if we missed [...]
Hi, there! I’m Erin. I’m an indie-pop homemaker. I love to eat unprocessed foods and shop at thrift stores. I blog about our fixer-home and newborn baby girl (born April 2011). I live pretty granola, and I dig hip art, crafts and décor. ^_^ I hope you enjoy my blog! (Read More about me here...)
