Dolly G.

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Wordless Wednesday: Dino Dental Hygiene

Dolly G. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 11:01 pm
…because dinosaurs need a good tooth-brushing, too! Posted in Toddler, Wordless Wednesday Tagged: Charlottesville chiropractor, Toddler, Wordless Wednesday
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Tuesday Travels: Happy Holiday Traveling

Dolly G. posted an article on - Nov 10, 2009, 11:50 am
Traveling during the holidays can make me … well, let’s just say less than full of good cheer. I try to follow a few guidelines to keep me, and my friends and family merry and bright. Pac...
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Adoption in America

Dolly G. posted an article on - Nov 8, 2009, 11:01 pm
We’ve thought about adopting a child {or three} to add to our family.  We’ve actually discussed adoption long before Calvin…back when my husband and I were engaged. We put off havi...
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Natural Cold Care

Dolly G. posted an article on - Nov 6, 2009, 12:01 am
Welcome to a weekly series on Traveling with Baby, Health Happy Round-Up that  focuses on multiple aspects of wholesome living and optimal health for the entire family.  Each weekend, Traveling with...
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Happy Green Baby Hearts Military Mamas

Dolly G. posted an article on - Nov 4, 2009, 7:57 pm
... Roush and Eldonna Lewis-Fernandez, called Heart of a Military Women.  I’m SO excited about this! Previously, I was interviewed and ... story published in the same book! Anyway, IR...
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Wordless Wednesday: Bee-yuti-fall Day

Dolly G. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 11:01 pm
A bee-yuti-fall day on Calvin’s birthday…fetching candy, balloons, and other treats on the leaf-covered UVa lawn on October 30th. There’s s’more evidence that your Mama let yo...
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Traveling While Pregnant

Dolly G. posted an article on - Nov 3, 2009, 12:01 am
Welcome to Tuesday Travels, a weekly series at Traveling with Baby.  This season, my son and I are excited about sharing some local day trips and field trip ideas for families with little ones.  Thi...
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Child Passenger Safety for Your Family

Dolly G. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2009, 7:58 pm
I recently wrote about my recommendations for a child’s car seat–describing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s efforts to provide more comprehensive regulations for...
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Buckwheat and Acorn Squash Pancakes Recipe

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2009, 9:19 pm
For Calvin’s special day, I made a slight variation of my standard pancake recipe.  In fact I love this recipe because I can make all sorts of pancakes: banana pancakes, pumpkin pancakes, berry...
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Calvin's 2nd Birthday: A Bear for Breakfast

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 10:00 pm
Two years ago, our son was born at 5:06 AM, at home with my husband, midwife, and sister-in-law present. Two years ago, he looked like this: Twelve months later, he was transformed into baby-toddler...
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Calvin's Birthday Bash: Day 5

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 12:01 am
At the moment, my son is a a language sponge.  We’re seizing the opportunity to teach him a few words in Chinese, Hebrew, French, and a few other languages as we happen upon different cultures ...
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Healthy Mamas and Breastfeeding Back Survival

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2009, 12:01 am
Welcome to a weekly series on Traveling with Baby, Health Happy Round-Up that  focuses on multiple aspects of wholesome living and optimal health for the entire family.  Each weekend, Traveling with...
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Calvin's Birthday Bash: Day 4

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 11:17 pm
Two creative moms with a heart for designing eco-friendly and modern play clothes for trendy tots created Jasper Hearts Wren.  These mamas use bright and colorful washable felt appliques made from 10...
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Calvin's Birthday Bash: Day 3

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:01 am
I was studying abroad in China in the late 1990’s when I first heard witnessed a breathtaking live performance of an erhu, an ancient Chinese bowed two-string instrument whose origins date back ...
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Wordless Wednesday: Boy with the Red Balloon

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2009, 12:01 am
Calvin and his balloon Posted in charlottesville, Wordless Wednesday Tagged: balloon, Charlottesville chiropractor, Toddler, traveling with baby, Wordless Wednesday
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Calvin's Birthday Bash: Day 2 (Tuesday Travels)

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 27, 2009, 12:01 am
Welcome to Tuesday Travels, a weekly series at Traveling with Baby.  I am excited about sharing some local day trips and field trip ideas for families with little ones.  This weekly series also feat...
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Calvin's Birthday Bash: Day 1

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 26, 2009, 12:01 am
I get to look at this precious face every day.  When he crinkles his nose in a smile, I can’t help but let the tensions of the day melt away as my face beams at his. My son joins me at the off...
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Somebody's Having a Birthday Soon

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 25, 2009, 7:14 pm
Friday, the 30th, to be specific.  We’re all sorts of excited about this milestone event when Calvin turns two! Earlier this month, we had a fun camping in the woods with Calvin’s grand ...
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Health Happy Round-Up: Tips for Car Seats

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 23, 2009, 4:00 pm
Welcome to a weekly series on Traveling with Baby, Health Happy Round-Up that  focuses on multiple aspects of wholesome living and optimal health for the entire family.  Each weekend, Traveling with...
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Social Media…Live in CVille

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 22, 2009, 8:49 pm
I love blogging, connecting on Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail.  I can do a LOT of writing, marketing, and correspondence in the comfort of my home.  I don’t always have to wear business attire...
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Wordless Wednesday: Red Hat

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2009, 12:43 pm
Matching red hats for Calvin and his Poppy Posted in charlottesville, Wordless Wednesday Tagged: Charlottesville chiropractor, Wordless Wednesday
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One of those days

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2009, 10:34 am
My son woke us up at 5:30 AM and he never fell back asleep–meaning I never really did either.  I’ve been super grouchy mommy all morning.  I grumbled through morning prayers over breakfa...
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Birthday Party in the Woods

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 19, 2009, 8:20 am
We celebrated Calvin’s birthday a little early by going on a camping trip with his grandparents (Poppy and Mimi) in early October.  It was the same week as Poppy’s birthday, so we had dou...
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Health Happy Round-Up: Part II

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 10:36 pm
Welcome to Health Happy Round-Up.  This week, we’re discussing the benefits of breast feeding for baby, mom, the entire family, and the planet. When nursing a newborn, it’s wonderful to ...
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Health Happy Round-Up, Part I

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2009, 3:28 pm
Welcome to a weekly series on Traveling with Baby, Health Happy Round-Up which focuses on multiple aspects of wholesome living and optimal health for the entire family.  Each weekend, Traveling with ...
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Sunshine Eggs

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2009, 3:30 pm
Lately, Calvin’s gone on a food strike when it comes to his typical breakfast of bacon and scrambled eggs.  He’ll eat his grass-fed, free-range “A-con”, but refuses the eggs. ...
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Wordless Wednesday: Growing Up

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 14, 2009, 12:01 am
As I got my little guy dressed for church, I couldn’t believe how grown up he looked in chinos, a button down shirt, and a sweater shell.  23 months, and all cuteness. Posted in Wordless Wedne...
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Haute Stuff on the Web

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 12, 2009, 10:10 pm
Every once in awhile, I write a summary of cool things going on around the web.  It’s not a regular column on Traveling with Baby, but perhaps it may be in the future. I’m excited about ...
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Playground Fun

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 11, 2009, 9:43 pm
Calvin’s physical skills have advanced considerably since the spring, when I first took him to the big kids playground. Initially, he was a little timid.  He’d NEVER go down the slide wi...
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Ear Infections: Hear Your Other Options

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 9, 2009, 2:32 pm
Welcome to a weekly series on Traveling with Baby, Health Happy Round-Up which focuses on multiple aspects of wholesome living and optimal health for the entire family.  Each weekend, Traveling with ...
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Wordless Wednesday: C

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 7, 2009, 12:09 am
…is for Calvin Posted in Wordless Wednesday Tagged: Wordless Wednesday
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Tuesday Travels: Traveling with Puppy

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 6, 2009, 1:01 am
Welcome to Tuesday Travels, a weekly series at Traveling with Baby.  This season, my son and I are excited about sharing some local day trips and field trip ideas for families with little ones.  Thi...
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Happy Green Baby — Seminar Scoop

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 11:00 am
Thanks to everyone who participated in today’s seminar!  What a fun group.  For those of you who couldn’t make it and are out of town, no worries…get your Happy Green Baby highligh...
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Happy Moon Festival

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 3, 2009, 12:01 am
Our family celebrated Chinese Moon Festival a day early…the actual event is today. Last night, we celebrated it with other Chinese people in our town at the Chinese Bible Church.  We ate delic...
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Getting (Back) in Shape

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 2, 2009, 12:01 am
Welcome to a weekly series on Traveling with Baby, Health Happy Round-Up which focuses on multiple aspects of wholesome living and optimal health for the entire family.  Each weekend, Traveling with ...
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Green Baby & Ribbon Cutting

Dolly G. posted an article on - Oct 1, 2009, 9:29 pm
It’s almost here… The Happy Green Baby workshop at Downtown ACAC (111 Monticello Ave.) in Charlottesville, Virginia on Saturday, October 3rd at 11:45 AM. I’m teaching new parents s...
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Wordless Wednesday: Sing-a-long

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2009, 12:01 am
While in the grocery store parking lot waiting for Grandma to purchase grapes, the kiddos sang songs (the same one) over and over and over again.  The overwhelming request was for Joshua Fought the B...
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Tuesday Travels: Get Hydrated

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 29, 2009, 12:01 am
Welcome to Tuesday Travels, a weekly series at Traveling with Baby.  This season, my son and I are excited about sharing some local day trips and field trip ideas for families with little ones.  Thi...
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Happy Green Baby

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 28, 2009, 1:43 pm
Hey Moms! If you’re in the central Virginia area this coming weekend, stop by for a  one-hour class on simple ways to go green–an intro to cloth diapering and preparing homemade organic ...
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Health Happy Round-Up: Breast Health

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 25, 2009, 1:01 am
Welcome to a weekly series on Traveling with Baby, Health Happy Round-Up which focuses on multiple aspects of wholesome living and optimal health for the entire family.  Each weekend, Traveling with ...
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Wordless Wednesday: Traveling Entertainment

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 23, 2009, 12:01 am
Calvin loves story time.  He takes full advantage of anyone who’s willing to read to him.  It’s a bonus that his cousins love to indulge him. For more WW, please visit 5M4M.
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Slight interruption in regular programming

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 22, 2009, 10:30 am
My laptop is currently Killed in Action (KIA)–that action was the moment I fired it up so that I could back up my data.  Thanks again to the wonderful mess of Windows and automatic updates. Uh...
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Little Artist

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 21, 2009, 10:03 pm
Our little artist has been going full throttle with the washable crayons.  So, we recently found him an easel so he could draw with chalk to his content. Draw he did. On everything. The black leath...
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Health Happy Round-Up

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 18, 2009, 12:08 am
Welcome to a weekly series on Traveling with Baby, Health Happy Round-Up which focuses on multiple aspects of wholesome living and optimal health for the entire family.  Each weekend, Traveling with ...
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Wordless Wednesday: Sweet Cousins

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 16, 2009, 12:01 am
These two had a BLAST over Labor Day weekend running around on their grandparents’ wood floor, getting dragged around on blankets on the floors, and scooting around on wheeled toys on the floors...
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Almost 2

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 14, 2009, 8:30 am
My sweet little boy turns two at the end of October.  I can’t believe it! The time has whisked by in a breath. He’s grown from a tiny little newborn to a running toddler full of curiosi...
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Never Forget

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 11, 2009, 1:03 pm
Eight years ago, today, America faced an unforgettable and unpredictable tragedy.  It was such a jarring event that most people can tell you exactly where they were and what they were doing when the ...
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Wordless Wednesday: The End of the Road

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 9, 2009, 9:35 pm
Over the holiday weekend, our little Honda Civic bit the dust.  I’ve had that car for over 14 years, and it’s endured several moves and several milestones.  We’re in the market for...
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Inspiring Woman: Dr. Anna Patchias, of Champion Tutoring

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 12:01 am
Welcome to a new feature on Traveling with Baby.  Inspiring Woman is a monthly column on the first Monday of each month that features interviews with amazing and inspiring women.  These women are mo...
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Run with the Bulls

Dolly G. posted an article on - Sep 7, 2009, 12:01 am
We’ve been enjoying our anniversary weekend/Labor Day weekend by hanging out with family in northeastern Pennsylvania. There was one little glitch with our trip–major car trouble.  We he...
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