December 2011 Blog Posts (19)

 It has been awhile since I posted...It has been a wild few months.  I was recently diagnosed with RSD/SCS in my right leg.  It has taken it's toll on me.  I am exhausted doing the little things around the house. My pain level has been high and the Dr's had me do a series of spinal blocks to calm my sympathetic nerves.  it has lessened the pain, but it's still very much there.  I have people, mostly my family thinking that my pain will go away and never come back when all the blocks are…

Who doesn't love a great charity?! This week we are featuring an organization very dear to our hearts - J/P HRO. If your New Years resolution is to actively engage in a great cause - this is definitely the one! Make sure to read below, visit the J/P HRO website, and pass on the word.... after…

Is it just us or does it feel great for everyone to start a new year? Even if the year prior was a rewarding and happy one, there is something refreshing about starting at 'one' again. You get to reflect back on the things that worked and those that didn't turn out as well as you had hoped. For instance, the garage organizing project you meant to accomplish last summer is…

Who doesn't love a photo booth?!? Both kids and adults seem to flock towards this fun addition to a party. Last year we had to have our New Years party a couple weeks late - so we threw New Years Eve a week later, called it 'New Years Eve 2.0' and made this cute photo booth. It's easy and fun, so what are we waiting for...…

Who doesn't like potatoes? We have an amazing recipe for Hippotatoes that comes straight from The Supernatural Kids Cookbook by Nancy Mehagian. We carry the book at our store and they fly off the shelves - stop by and pick up a copy or call us at to have a book shipped to your house (323.462.4441). Let's get our aprons on…

Sorry, but we just had to show just one more clip of Jimmy Kimmel's 'I gave my kid a terrible present.' Kids are just so cute!

Allison Latona, MFT has launched an amazing new website,Twigtale, that provides a practical and compassionate roadmap for those navigating the journey of parenthood. With thirteen years "in the trenches" raising two young children, Allison not only has the experience to empathize with…

A toy overload is fast approaching for the children in our lives. Having toys and gifts is a luxury that not everyone has....so what if for every new toy your child receives this season, they donated an old one?

As our children grow older they will always grow out of their toys.  But what if we start giving them away before they begin to collect dust or create…

Hanukkah started yesterday at sun down, Christmas is on Sunday.... the holidays are officially here! If you're anything like us, you may be looking for a way to add a special touch and spruce up your gift wrapping duties. We thought hard about this and finally have a great idea for an eco-friendly way to add a creative dimension to your gifts, while also being…

Soup is something the whole family can enjoy. With winter nearly two day away, it will surely warm the family on these cold days and nights ahead. It's not complicated and when all the flavors come together, the end product will be deliciousness on your stovetop. So grab your apron, your biggest pot and let's get started...…

This is pretty funny stuff. If you thought the Halloween prank parents around the country played on their kids (we posted it a few weeks ago), check out this Holiday prank. Jimmy Kimmel challenged parents around the country to give one present to their children a couple weeks early - a terrible present. This is one of the funny clips we found.

Bird feeders are fun and great craft to make with the kids and hang in the backyard. With the holidays coming up, this is also a wonderful gift the kids can make for aunts and uncles, grandparents and even parents. After all, who doesn't love a great bird feeder, especially one made by a child? So take a walk with your child and hunt for the perfect…

We thought this Tuesday we would switch it up and show some love to our sweet, cuddly, furry children. Some of us at The Little Seed don't have children, but we do have some cute puppies - check out the photos above of our loved ones. Since the holiday season is around the corner and this is a great homemade present for our pups at home. This recipe for Peanut…

We think little 5 year old Sophia has it all right! Let this video motivate and remind you this Monday to simply 'be kind.'

It's that time of the year... hot chocolate, cozy fires and gingerbread houses! Keeping in the green spirit we created this gingerbread house out of a reused box. This is a great project to do with the kids and keep as a constant reminder of fun times. So find a used box, get creative and let's get started!

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What do you do with hazelnuts and basil?! Do what we did and create a homemade pesto! We topped it on some penne, but pesto is great for pizza too. If your kids are anything like The Little Seed family, they will love it because it's green! So get your apron on, wash your hands and let's get started!

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Check out this 4 year old boy rocking to MJ .... does he get into character or what?! So amazing.

CleanWell is one of our favorite brands here at The Little Seed and we are so excited to be featuring them this Friday! After all, who doesn't love a company that helps keep our kids staying healthy?! Read down below and learn more about their new botanical disinfecting products! Don't forget to comment on the blog for a chance to win one of 1.0 oz To-Go…

Check out this amazing segment featured on ABC's Nightline..... Soleil Moon Frye discusses motherhood, blogging and business. Turning mundane moments into lucrative ideas, Soleil encompasses a…