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Please read this and pass on

2008-09-10T21:06:27Z

Hi,
Here is something we can do to make our self’s heard!

Something we can do:
A letter from Jane Brody, NY Times:

Dear Friends: Below is a missive of great import to the future of our
country. I do hope you'll read it thru to the end and follow thru.
Ourselves, our children and our grandchildren will pay the price if this
election should turn out wrong.
Thanks, Jane Brody Engquist

On behalf of my brilliant colleagues Lyra Kilston and Quinn
Latimer, editors at the esteemed art magazine Modern Painters, I pass on the
following--

Friends, compatriots, fellow-lamenters,

We are writing to you because of the fury and dread we have felt since the
announcement of Sarah Palin as the Vice-Presidential candidate for the
Republican Party. We believe that this terrible decision has surpassed mere
partisanship, and that it is a dangerous farceon the part of a pandering and
rudderless Presidential candidatethat has a real possibility of becoming
fact.

Perhaps like us, as American women, you share the fear of what Ms. Palin
and her professed beliefs and proven record could lead to for ourselves and
for our present or future daughters. To date, she is against sex education,
birth control, the pro-choice platform, environmental protection,
alternative energy development, freedom of speech (as mayor she wanted to
ban books and attempted to fire the librarian who stood against her), gun
control, the separation of church and state, and polar bears. To say nothing
of her complete lack of real preparation to become the second-most-powerful
person on the planet.

We want to clarify that we are not against Sarah Palin as a woman, a
mother, or, for that matter, a parent of a pregnant teenager, but solely as
a rash, incompetent, and all together devastating choice for Vice President.
Ms. Palin's political views are in every way a slap in the face to the
accomplishments that our mothers and grandmothers and great-grandmothers so
fiercely fought for, and that we've so demonstrably benefited from.

First and foremost, Ms. Palin does not represent us. She does not
demonstrate or uphold our interests as American women. It is presumed that
the inclusion of a woman on the Republican ticket could win over women
voters. We want to disagree, publicly.

Therefore, we invite you to reply here womensaynopalin@gmail.com
with a short, succinct message about why you, as a woman living in this
country, do not support this candidate as second-in-command for our nation.

Please include your name (last initial is fine), age, and place of
residence.

We will post your responses on a blog called "Women Against Sarah
Palin," which we intend to publicize as widely as possible. Please send us your
reply at your earliest conveniencethe greater the volume of responses we
receive, the stronger our message will be.

Thank you for your time and action.
VIVA!

Sincerely,

Quinn Latimer and Lyra Kilston
New York, NY
womensaynopalin@gmail.com

**PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY! If you send this to 20 women in the next hour,
you could be blessed with a country that takes your concerns seriously.
Stranger things have happened.

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cloth diapers on the playa?

2008-05-27T17:14:03Z

what did you ladies do for diapers on the playa? or honestly any camping trip (regional burns, family camp-outs etc)
if you use cloth how did you store them after they were soiled?
or did you opt for disposables for convenience?

i just want to hear about your experiences...ready go!

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Meet Weekly?

2008-05-23T04:37:49Z

Where? When? How do I sign up?
I need some freaky mamas to hang with!

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A mom's poignant story.

2008-05-19T23:41:59Z

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQW23XCmOCw

This is especially outrageous, when you consider that, the latest studies show that SSRI drugs work for only a very small percent of people.

http://theeffexoractivist.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2296

This mom is not the only one, by far.

www.ssristories.com/index.php

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Would you feed your children gas?

2008-01-16T21:36:27Z

So the journey of a little girl who came from the loving arms of parents who supported her every whim, to the strong independent woman and mother who felt she had done all her homework to find the keys to health to give her and her family the best possible choices for eating and being healthy. To now the empowered mother who has been able to strip away the layers of film that have been applied to her over the years, is not the story you expect to hear.

Imagine this: As an only child, of divorced working parents I was often alone after school. Left to my own devices I would frequently eat three bowls of Trix or Captain Crunch. I remember after the second bowl how full I felt but I continued to the next bowl. I was addicted to the sugar, chemicals and synthesized additives. It gets worse.
I became a very good baker by the age of 13. I would make pies and eat spoons full of shortening straight. Looking back on that experience now makes me sick but maybe it makes sense. Maybe it takes going that far to come this far.

In January of 2007, at 42 years old and a self professed health and nutrition nut, I found myself sick with respiratory viruses. I had been experiencing this for the past few years and could no longer contribute it to having small children as my kids are now 8 and 16. This puzzled me because I felt like I had a very good diet. I ate mostly vegetarian, wholesome seemingly “natural” foods. We all know by now that diet is the cornerstone of health. I was also very active and used holistic and natural healing methods for over 18 years.

So how is it that by March of 2007 I was as sick as I had ever been before searching for a more answers to that elusive health key? I was soon to find it in the form of a dear friend acquainted me with Yerba Mate and the health benefits this little plant can provide.
I drank it every day throughout the day and I regained my health quickly and effortlessly, but a funny thing happened on the way to recovery. Not only was I nourished with 191 anti-oxidants and over 50 vitamins and minerals but I began to detoxify my body to levels I had not ever experienced with any other herb or treatment. I was even able to stop drinking coffee: the only “vice” I felt like I had that I was very attached/addicted to. As I began to shed the layers of toxins in my body with Mate as the catalyst for cleansing, my eyesight and education increased.

Now here is the part that I implore you to pay attention to: I started reading labels every day at my local “natural foods store” and realized that petroleum chemicals are packed into almost every food, drink, shampoo, home cleaning products in the store, not to mention the chemical laden air we breathe. This awakening made me thirst for knowledge and I embarked on reading research frenzy for information on chemical compounds added into foods and the dangers they present. The more I learned the more I continued to drink the Yerba Mate because it cleansed me of the toxins I had accumulated over many years of thinking I was eating healthy. Before this journey began I felt I was doing very well in my desire to provide my children with the best food choices possible. I was in for a shock when it became apparent from reading the labels of even the “organic” foods were not what they were masquerading as. Even “natural” foods or flavorings can be made from natural gas! That’s right I said gas: petro-chemicals. It was right about here I started to get mad. Mad as a mama cat!

This heightened awareness brought on by my own body and its cleansed state made it possible for me to begin to see, smell and taste the chemicals in everything I consumed and purchased. There are no 100% chemical free choices. I was no longer okay with “sort of eating well” and could feel the difference in my attitude, health and energy which fueled my quest. The only thing that continued to detoxify and shield my body from the onslaught of toxins was Yerba Mate. In a sea of choices for the average American there is not a better choice to nourish, fortify, strengthen and cleanse the body of dangerous toxins. I know because for the past 10 years I have tried every new cleansing system, program and diet. The layers of petro-chemicals continued to leave my body. Each day it was like another veil had been lifted and I could no longer consent to a pseudo chemical free diet. As a mother I was enraged at the lies we consumers were being spoon fed.

It was at this time I turned to my family and asked for them to also drink Yerba Mate. My daughter who is sixteen had started to drink with her friends “energy” drinks with enough chemicals and drugs to kill a horse. I know that our children and being drugged by the soft drink and fast food industries and I am here to offer the same wonderful plant, Yerba Mate as a solution for this problem. Energy drinks can be made with Yerba mate instead of chemicals that essentially act in the body just like methamphetamines, only legal. My son who is eight loves to drink Yerba Mate and I saw a huge difference in his attention span and behavior. I also started making food that was 100% chemical free for my family. I know that if more mothers understood how toxic and lethal these drinks and 98% of the food we feed our children are, they would band together to support an alternative. I beg you all, mothers, fathers, grandparents, students, teachers and lawmakers to stand for our future generations and help them to cleanse so they may awaken to a brighter, clearer, healthier way of life, full of positive events and choices.

I share my story for the sake of all beings who want to clarify their mind body and soul with healthy choices brought to you by Mother Nature not Uncle Sam, the USDA, FDA or MacDonald’s.

Links are places to check out:

www.allergykids.com
www.biovision2020.org
www.smartfoodshealthykids.com
www.smallplanetinstitute.org

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any momas on the east coast in here ?

2008-01-11T03:55:02Z

:)
im a 24 yr old with a 4 yr old son namde Xander... lookin for more moms/kids with likeminded values :)

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BM 2007 - bringing my kid

2007-12-19T21:39:37Z

I'll be bringing my 2 month old to Burning Man this year. Anyone else going?

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recipes on the playa

2007-08-18T19:55:48Z

Anyone have some good kid recipes for while out on the playa, specifically for toddlers?

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preggers at the burn?

2007-06-11T23:54:41Z

Hello burning moms!

Did any of you attend burning man pregnant? If so, how far along? I will be 7 months, and would really like to go.

Please share your experiences and thoughts!

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its time for preschool

2007-04-28T19:50:40Z

my 3 year old is going to be staring preschool soon... i just wanna find a great school.. any pointers on what to look for...
any one know of a good one in the los angeles area...

please help lol

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teens at BM?

2007-04-22T05:40:54Z

I haven't posted in a while, because my kid has grown into a teen. It is quite diffent being a parent of a teen than a kid.

I will bring my 14 year old boy. Who else is bringing teens?

This year it looks like none of my son's friends can go with us. Are there other teens going from the SF area who are interested in meeting before BM? Let me know.

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OT : Looking for sponsors - WalkAmerica 2007

2007-04-20T18:54:19Z

Hey everyone! As you may or may not know, my son was born prematurely. Granted, it was only 3 weeks and he had no health problems, but he was still early and it caused me a lot of worry.

Not every family is so lucky.

In an effort to help other families avoid the heartache of a premature baby, I've decided to support the March of Dimes and particiapte in WalkAmerica.

You can sponsor me for as little as $5, and every dollar helps. You can donate directly from my personal webpage with a credit/debit card or PayPal. If you prefer, I can also accept cash or check. Just click the appropriate box on my webpage.

Go to http://www.walkamerica.org/twizzlerninja

The money we raise helps save premature and sick babies. Premature birth is the #1 cause of newborn death and the biggest threat to babies’ health today, and through WalkAmerica, the March of Dimes is funding important research to find out why premature birth happens and what can be done to prevent it.

With your support, there’s hope.

Thank you for your time!

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what my kids said

2007-02-17T07:42:27Z

My kids are 10 and 7 and have never been to Burning Man. I have been three times so they are very familiar with the event. I have told them a bunch of times that I would like to take them someday . . . One day I said:

"Do you two ever want to go to Burning Man?"

they replied,

"Mom, we NEVER want to go to Burning Man!!"

Guess that's that! I think they like their creature comforts too much. :)

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Baby sitter available in/near SF

2007-02-01T23:21:48Z

Hi moms and dads,
I am a burning mom myself. My son is 14 years old and well adjusted. He is my best reference, but I got others.

I live in SF now and in the East Bay from summer 2007 on.

I just quit my job and would love to be around kids one or two days per week on a regular basis. In the meantime I am also available for on call sitting. I will not charge an arm and a leg, but some money in my pocket is always good. On occasion I am willing to trade several hours of babysitting for a good massage.

Franziska

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Looking for a cool daycare for toddlers

2007-01-16T00:16:05Z

I need a daycare for my 15 month old boy in SF...and suggestions?

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Is this tribe still alive???

2006-12-17T07:11:59Z

Anyone still hangout here? its been quite like.......4ever!

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Burning Man bound

2006-10-15T07:14:33Z

Hi burning moms,

I'm getting my things organized to head out for this year's burn (okay, realistically I'm trying to find last year's packing lists) . Every year it's a struggle to leave my daughter behind. Every year her school starts the week of Burning Man and every year I buy a ticket - some years I make it, some years she needs me too much and I stay home. I'm a single mother and this is the longest stint she stays with her dad each year - normally she's only with him for one or two days at a time.

Does anyone else struggle with leaving their kids to attend? It always feels selfish, but also feels like a much needed time to be myself. Thoughts, ideas? I always bring paper, envelope and stamps, but the letters arrive after I'm home with her, so it doesn't help her much.

Julie

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Kite loving kids

2006-09-27T18:41:54Z

I'm looking for a mother of 2 boys who came by our camp, Department of Tethered Aviation and flew kites. I'm sorry that I have forgotten your names. We have some cute photos if you are interested!
Thanks for letting me post here!
Cheers!

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Gaze into the Fire for us

2006-08-29T05:20:20Z

Ahhh, have fun everyone who is going to Burning Man with your kiddos. Our girlcubs are sixteen months old and I'm not ready to make the trek from Austin to Black Rock with them quite yet. Though they have been to Burning Man once already as they were conceived there. We will be there in spirit!

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Reno kid friendly pit stop...

2006-08-28T04:44:43Z

We've just relocated to Reno and won't be making the playa this year... we are however hosting some of the international burners coming through and have created the BB&B - Basement Bed & Breakfast. We have a finished basement with power, wi-fi, couches and mattresses and twinkle lights. Plumas Park is across the street with lots of parking and around the bend (about 5 minutes) from the Albertsons shopping center off I80 at Keystone.

If you are coming through Reno and looking for a pit stop (or even an overnight) where the kids can run around in the grass and sprinklers one last time... you are invited to shoot us a note and stop on by.

Peaceful travels!
~M'N'M~

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i'm takin my babe to the burn...advice anyone

2006-08-26T17:52:55Z

hello lovlies
i have just this week opened myself to the idea of taking my 4 year young son to the playa and though many think i am an old burner...i've never been.
i really want to have fun and be as relaxed as i can be with my child there.
i know i have never posted with you ladies before . it's because i don't really get on line but i'd love any love and wizdom you could share with me. it is always my birthday week during burning man so i'm pretty excited to finally make it .
any sweet spots, extra safe spots out of the elements with my babe....OH and do kids need tickets? i haven't been able to find that on the sight....
much love and appriciation for any feed back
precious

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2006 Burningman-Anyone taking their Kids?

2006-08-25T20:35:29Z

I am-my daughter will turn 3 on the playa on Friday. So far that day we have a performance, a Parade, a wedding and Chinese Dragon painting to attend/do. I think it will be great! Is anyone else going? If you bring toddlers-come to Kidsville and visit us at "Kamp Runamukus" 5:30 and Chance.

********************************************
My Questions as a first time Playa Mom are:

Are you going this year?

How old are your children?

Are any of you camping at Kids Camp?

If you have taken your young children in the past, do you have any big tips about how to make the experience as safe/comfortable for them as possible (short of buying an RV)?

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The Woman Burns Sunday Night - Suggestions for personalization....

2006-08-21T16:18:44Z

On Saturday night in Black Rock City, The Man burns every year. On Sunday night in The Future, a pregnant Mother will burn right where he stood, to mourn the loss of her unborn child. Fire in the Belly (www.fireinbelly.com) is an interactive art installation my team is presenting at Burning Man this year.

We are placed at 8:30 and the Esplanade but it will be moved on Sunday afternoon and burned upon the Man platform at 8:00pm Sunday night.

Want to personalize this installation? If so, we suggest the following ways that may require some pre-planning....

*Write a letter to weave into the art or tuck into the body of the woman
*Bring burnable trinkets to leave upon the alters
*Bring a pen/paint and write a message/paint upon the structures
*coordinate with some friends a ritual or performance
*????

We are open to having the installation space used as a performance platform of any type as long as it doesn't get burned prior to being moved ('cuz BM would never forgive us for scorching the playa...)

Where ever your journey takes you, I hope you have a fabulous burn!

Glimmer

PS: If you want to be involved in the initial installation that will occur Sat/Sun pre-event. We could also use assistance on Sunday starting at 1pm., Sept 3rd to move the three structures to the Man platform. Drop by the installation site on either occasion if you want to participate in this way.

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mass exodus

2006-08-01T23:30:54Z

people are fleeing the bay area. it seems like portland is the next spot. anybody thinking of moving?

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The Woman Burns Sunday Night!!!

2006-06-28T04:33:41Z

On Saturday night in Black Rock City, The Man burns every year. On Sunday night in The Future, a pregnant Mother will burn right where he stood, to mourn the loss of her unborn child. Please help her at www.fireinbelly.com!

Every pregnancy involves a woman’s greatest hopes and fears, and 20% of all first pregnancies in the US are lost pre-birth. It happened to me. No one knows why, and we have no rituals in our culture to process that grief. “Fire in the Belly” was born so we can all release this pain in a ritualistic catharsis for everyone that has ever lost a child, or hoped for one, or feared for one.

The installation will consist of an extremely pregnant woman flanked by pagodas containing a child’s nursery (hope) and a doctor’s waiting room (fear) – the same pagodas that adorned the SF Precom stage. It will all be Playatech on steroids - giant 3D plywood puzzles with no fasteners in sight. All surfaces will be whitewashed for purity and writing messages, and the pagodas will contain simple altars for offerings and solemn ceremonies.

On Sunday, we hope to move the entire installation to where The Man stood, though some fear it cannot be done. As you return to BRC from the Temple embers, fire will ignite from The Mother’s womb to consume the installation, releasing the sorrows and fears of all parents to the heavens.

Please participate in a big wood installation and burn that will bring tears and cheers to so many in our midst that need closure. Fire in the Belly is sure to be the hottest miscarriage in history, and we still need team members, lots of blacklights, and another thousand bucks to buy wood. So, if you’ve ever hoped or feared for a child, please participate somehow, and/or gift whatever you can - we’ve got a ton of art to build soon, so instead of a fundraiser we’d rather offer psychic tickets to catharsis at www.fireinbelly.com. We promise to process participants’ hopes and fears about parenting more powerfully than any therapist ever dreamed.

Leaving no trace of her anguish as The Man did before her, The Mother will free us all to begin the magic of creating another child. Please help her…

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Critical Tits Sculpture Collaborative

2006-01-03T19:55:19Z

For people involved in creating a world wide collaborative art project representative of the critical tits ride at burningman. This project involves women from all over the world gathering on the full moon of each month and having a small/large gathering where they assemble a lifesize sculpture representative of a critical tits rider. As each group of women from all over the world assemble these sculptures on the playa in 2006 we *women* will unvail the largest collaborative art installation on the playa and in BurningMan history.

WE need your help to make this collaborative dream come true...

Be a part of your *female* burning community.
Participate in an art installation that will collaborate women from all around the world on the playa for BM06.

The object of this party is for the women participating to bond and create a lifesize sculpture of a critical tits rider to present on the playa with other female created sculptures. When all sculptures are presented together on the playa it will represent the world largest critical tits ride, and will bring women together throughout our burning communities on the full moons of each month in 2006.

Get involved in creating a world wide collaborative art project representative of the critical tits ride at burningman. This project involves women from all over the world gathering on the full moon of each month and having a small/large gathering where they assemble a lifesize sculpture representative of a critical tits rider. As each group of women from all over the world assemble these sculptures on the playa in 2006 we *women* will unvail the largest collaborative art installation on the playa and in BurningMan history

we need women whom would like to be a part of the performance line up, women whom want to help with the sculpture production to deliver, we need women to do it all, cuz I'm not gonna rely on any of the burner guys....hehe. No really Girls I am calling you out and I hope your on tribe because that is where we are going to be organizing this collaborative project...

tribes.tribe.net/sculpt_criticaltits

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Still shakeing my head and looking at my hand

2005-12-28T00:45:26Z

My son lives with his father. My son is 7. I get to see him every other weekend ... my birthday ... some hollidays ...
I called up, even though it wasn't supposed to be my time to get him. I called up and asked if I could pick him up a weekeago tonight for pictures with Santa. They said yes. I pick up my dude with my man, (who I've been with for over a year now) and we head towards the mall ... We find Santa after looking for twenty minutes. I'm standing in line, here comes my man arround the corner and tells me to stay put, and he and my kid will be right back. They take off ... I'm in line waiting for pictures with Santa. The only thing going through my head is ... he's getting his hair cut. We had been talking about it for a day or so ... that's a possibility ... by the time they come back, three or four familys have passed me by, and there's an even longer line then when I first got inline!
After photo's with Santa, we went windo shopping. I asked my kid what was that all about ... he said what was what all about ... I said, the sneaking away with Lan part ... he said, oh um ... well ... stuff. I said ... what stuff ... he said, "<SIGH> MOM! I can't tell you." I asked him if Lan was with him the whole time and he said yes. I don't know why thtat mattered or why I asked it ...
Come Christmas morning just days after that ... my kid opened all his presents ... some fun stuff ... some educational stuff ... Then Lan wakes up and goes to the tree and pulls something out of it ... hands it to kid and he gives it to me while Lan's making his way back to bed.
I opened the box having only just poured my first cup of coffee. I tell everyone, don't mess with me while I'm drinking my first three cups of coffee ... I'm not awake enough to form complete sentances that any English teacher would recognize as English!
So they hand me this box.
I must interject again ... I was mega PMSed .. I had also been working I put in in four days time I put in about 50 hours, and in that same week my Lanny and I shopped - we power shopped ...
So I opened this box. I saw that it was white and red ... same size and color and all from my previous julery ... I thought maybe more julery. I opened the red and white box, and yup there was the other box ... I opened it up and inside was something that was pretty ... but I couldn't see because I was crying. I wiped my eyes and opened it again ... couldn't see because of the tears ... but finally I got to see it withoutht tears and put it on, and hugged my son ...
Later that night I got the scoop:
Miles wanted to get me something really nice and special for Christmas this year. He thought some julery like a necklace or ear rings or a ring. They (Lanny and Miles) went shopping at Wal*Mart and Miles passed the julery counter and asked if they could get it there and Lanny said no ... because if he wanted to get me somehting special they would go to a store that only dealt with julery, not julery and clothes and food and .... and ... and...
So that's why I got Miles on a Tuesday for pictures with Santa.
So while I was standing in line, they were at a julery store looking at pieces.
Miles began choosing julery that Lanny knew I wouldn't wear. And Lanny said, "Miles, you can't just choose something and hope she'll like it. You can't just choose to choose ... you saw the pieces I told you your mom would like, right? Okay, now I want you to close your eyes, think about your mom and get that wonderfull feeling in your heart ... got it? okay now open your eyes, and find that ring!"
Miles looked and looked ... then he said it was down to two different kinds ... he got the man behind the counter to get out both rings ... and Lanny said that he had excellent taste ... and Lanny said that if her were getting me rings, it'd be between those same two!
Miles chose my birth stone - Citrine.
I love it!
I've never had a ring before!
Not no class ring ... nothing
I've had those $0.10 rings from the dime shop - they lasted maybe 10 minutes before I either flung them at my brothers or lost them.

Must get more coffee
~Rev. Jenn Crow

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Play dates in Santa Cruz

2005-12-06T02:34:07Z

I have a 9 year old girl and 7 year old boy....anyone interested in meeting up with kids this weekend???

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Where is kidsville?

2005-11-09T22:46:21Z

I tried to find it last year, to no avail. Where exactly IS kidsville on the playa?

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Burning Moms at Decompression!

2005-11-09T15:36:21Z

Burning Moms will once again have a booth at Burning Man Decompression!

We will have lots to do for kids, a shade structure to chill in with infants, a changing table, and perhaps even cotton candy. We'll be there noon till dark, near the entrance to Club Cocomo.

DECOMPRESSION 2005: The 6th annual HEAT THE STREET F(a)IRE!
SUNDAY, OCT 9th, NOON TILL MIDNIGHT (till 1:30am inside)
INDIANA STREET bet. Mariposa and 21st St. in SF
Main Entrance: 19th and Minnesota

Please join us!

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Any moms going to L.A. decom?

2005-10-13T16:15:43Z

I'll be there with my baby. Anyone else going or know of a burning moms theme camp?

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Big Thank You to BM Moms!

2005-10-10T17:41:52Z

Thank you PJ and to all the BM Moms (and dads) who welcomed us with shade, play and face painting! You guys did an awesome job! As we walked by throughout the day I could see how busy you got. Congratulations on a successful camp!
NAmaste'
Rogue and Aslan

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Looking for burning moms in LA

2005-10-05T18:50:31Z

Hi my name is Mercy I have A two and 1/2 year old and live in Venice beach, CA.We got off the road for A little while so that we could have A home for our daughter,but we don't realy have any friends here in LA(they all moved away shortly after Lynnaya was born) I would love to meat some freaky moms to walks with and go to the park,or just hang out. We are Gypsys who love organic food, tribal bellydance, spirit, and being with real people who love life.

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Preggers at BM 2005

2005-10-04T18:19:30Z

So how was everyone's experience? I went for just 2 nights (Thurs & Fri). I enjoyed it very much and slept like a baby. I was alot more active during the day due to the lack of hangover! Overall I had a great time. Sad i missed the temple burn, I heard that was cool.

The only bummer was not being able to accept food or drink from anyone for fear of being dosed.

Any other pregnant burners care to weigh in with their experiences?

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Only a child of a burning mom would...

2005-10-03T21:55:52Z

Put something shiny on her face, and not on paper! I have all of these tiny mirror things, and find them randomly in the house at times. Eris found one and kept trying to put it on her forehead like a bindi.

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Maternity clothes sale?!?!?!

2005-09-12T23:34:39Z

OK, so I am sifting through the racks and racks of various maternity clothes in stores and on eBay and much to my horror, most maternity clothes suck!

I am looking for a few key peices and was wondering if anyone is looking to sell their no longer needed maternity clothes. I am a size 6/8 long normally. I am specifically looking for a pair of great jeans, pants and skirts but am open to whatever you may have.

I will happily carry on the tradition and sell them back or just along to spread the good will. Something other than our waist lines should be spreading right?

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Any events or gatherings for pregnant gals on the playa?

2005-08-23T02:29:37Z

A couple of years ago I heard about some kind of gathering for all the moms-to-be during the event. Anybody know of anything this year?

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preggers at BM?

2005-08-20T19:17:37Z

I will be about 3 months pregnant this year at BM time. In part I don't want to go because I enjoy dropping E and all that and will miss the fun of substance abuse.

Then again, chances that I'll be able to go next year are slim, I feel like I should get some fun in b 4 the new arrival.

Anyone been pregnant or going to be pregnant at burningman?

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Burningman 2005-Who's Going?

2005-08-15T18:22:33Z

I'm new to this board and I want to sort of establish a "community" of Mothers at Burningman before I get there.....I used to camp with the Greeters, but most of them have older (teenage) children who won't attend (or no children yet) so I will probably be more likely to camp at "Kids Camp" this year.

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My Questions are:

Are you going this year?

How old are your children?

Do you think there is such a thing as "too young" even if I keep completely sober and aware of her environment/homeostasis at all times?

Are any of you camping at Kids Camp?

If you have taken your young children in the past, do you have any big tips about how to make the experience as safe/comfortable for them as possible (short of buying an RV)?

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I have a daughter who will turn 2 during the Burn this year (September 1st) She was born 2 weeks EARLY on Labor Day, 2001-nearly on the Playa! I was originally planning on going, but "Everyone" (by that I mean people who have never been) warned me against it, and I'm now glad I listened, because she wasn't 2 weeks LATE like everyone else in my family's babies! I think birth in Black Rock City would have been a MOOP nightmare and I would have seriously violated the rule about no organic matter on the Playa surface!

Thanks for your input!

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I just found

2005-07-28T01:27:45Z

2 plastic dinosaurs in my hoodie pocket!

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RideShare Wanted

2005-07-24T10:16:11Z

I hope this is an appropriate place to post a rideshare listing. Rideshare on ePlaya doesn't seem quite as kid friendly as this place, so I thought I'd ask...

I'm in the east bay. Does anyone have space in an rv/camper trailer that is available for a mother and her (almost) 13 month old boy. He's not walking yet, but is still very mobile. He's a good baby, though, and very happy!

Please let me know if you have space to share, and we can talk further.

Thank you!

Snow

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playa playdates?

2005-07-23T16:02:54Z

Anyone bringing a 7(ish) year old to the playa interested in meeting at the burn and seeing if our offspring hit it off? Maybe we can have picnics, playdates and/or swap childcare.

If so, drop a message in my box and we'll make a phone date or something.

maryKat

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HOMEing in Chicago

2005-06-28T18:32:27Z

27 yo Queer female & 7 yo Trans (f2m) child
are seeking an affordable and welcoming home
in Evanston or Roger’s Park (chicago area).

Okay, so nothing is perfect, but here’s my Perfect Home fantasy:
We’d have 2 bedrooms on the third floor
of a 5 bedroom/2 bath Victorian home.
Our house mates would be between the ages of 32 and 79,
queer identified and/or liberal/anarchist minded,
well organized but easy going
activists, artists, health workers, high school teachers
or other visionaries who believe in big dreams of little dreamers
and who have found some balance
between social responsibility and sacred play.
A yard with a fabulous vegetable garden
and lots of hollyhocks and lilacs.
Hard wood floors, big east and south windows, a claw foot tub,
spacious shared kitchen with plenty o’ counter space
and vintage cabinets, monthly pot lucks, a front porch swing
on a tree lined street in a safe neighborhood
for $500 per month or less.
Oh yes, and a cat...either a kitten or a very old cat
who might appreciate a small and gentle friend.

Yes, I’m asking for a miracle.
Are you a miracle worker?

Call 773-936-5452 or e-mail Holyolks@yahoo.com

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Discreet babysitter needed

2005-06-25T01:39:37Z

C'mon, you know what I mean. We need an adult babysitter who can come over to our house in the Sunset late and stay until morning and entertain the kids so we can sleep in. Someone who won't wake up when we come stumbling or dancing in at 4 or 5am. Someone who won't mind that we might wear costumes, carry props or bring people back with us. Someone open-minded, flexible and non-judgmental. Someone with their own transportation.

Our kids are older (nine and four,) so there isn't too much actual childcare involved and they don't wake up in the middle of the night. We just need a responsible adult in the house while we are out. Most of the time, we leave after they are asleep and return before they wake up.

We would consider a child-care share or exchange arrangement if you are interested, but we have found that a straightforward body-for-hire in our own home works best.

I would prefer a referral so that I know that the person is really ok with this type of situation.

Thanks for your help/ advice/ support.

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Toddler at burningman?

2005-06-03T03:18:13Z

My husband and I are considering going to BM for the first time this year. We have a 2 1/2 year old who will be almost 3 by then. I want to hear feedback form any other mam's who have taken a toddler on the playa. Did you stay in Kids ville? No? The group we are supposed to be goig with is NOT staying kids ville. We're not sure if it's a good idea to stay with the camp or if it makes any since ot go and not hang with our peoples. Please share you experiences with me.

Love and light
Dalila Ali Rajah and Fam

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Doesn't it just figure...

2005-04-17T00:17:34Z

My husband and I oh-so-cleverly bought our BM tickets for this year early. We were planning our dome out, buying fabrics and stuff for costumes. PLANNING!! We set our tickets in a little frame on top of the wine rack in the living room.
We also each on separate occasions walked right past the condoms at the store. Result? You got it. Wine(x2) + BM tix + 20/20 Hindsight =Oops looks like we're NOT going to BM this year after all. Aargh. Oh well. I really wanted to make back this year, but I already have a challenging time on the Playa. Being six and a half months pregnant on the playa only sounds like fun now. I'm realistic enough to acknowledge that I'd die out there.
So I guess in a way, this is really about giving major props to those beautiful, brave, hot playa mamas out there!
Cheers!

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Pregnancy and BM?

2005-02-16T10:56:16Z

I just found out i am expecting my 2nd child. It will be due probably sometime in early September! Im not so sure i want to go to BM 9 months pregnant, the conditions seem a bit harsh for that far along. What do you guys think?

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Burning Mom Moment

2005-02-06T22:48:40Z

Last weekend I was sewing mirror trim on the bottom of Arthur's pants while my 3 year old daughter was twirling around our dance poles asking "Mommy, how do you spell 'Burningman'?" I love my new life.

Anyone else want to share?

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two under the age of two...

2004-12-14T05:11:36Z

hi everyone, i was wondering if there's anyone out there who's had two kids close together and can give any advice on how to survive...my daughter is almost 10 months old, and baby #2 is due in november, so they will be about 14-15 months apart. i'm starting to freak out about how my life will be even more entrenched in diapers, breastfeeding, no sleep, and even more no sleep. so, what to do? oh, yeah, and i will be working full-time when #2 is about 2 months old, but i am going to try to swing some work-at-home time (is that even possible with 2 babies?).

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Pre-natal and parenting counciling...

2004-12-02T19:49:54Z

I was just reading a posting on another tribe I'm on about pre-baby freak outs, and I was sharing with her about the pre-natal counciling me and my husband did, which was amazingly helpful for us. We were completely guided to this woman who just really helped us to move through a lot of fears we had about birth and parenting. If anyone if interested, write me and I'll tell you the story if how we found her, but I won't bore y'all that don't want to read all that ;).

Anyway, after posting about it it crossed my mind to pass on the info to the other progressive parenting tribes in case it could help anyone out. Her name is Carrie Contey. She is now living in Austin, Texas (although she was in Santa Barbabra when we did ours, and she did it all over the phone, and sent us the materials for excersises through the mail). She and her partner's website is http://www.earlyparenting.com, and her number is (512) 694-7794. I checked out the website, it has some great resources on it, so in either case you might wanna check it out for book recommendations and stuff.

It seems that they not only help with pre-natal bonding, but parenting "a growing child", so I'm assuming that they also help parents with after birth questions too. I can't personally say what that's like 'cause I haven't worked with her in that way, but what we did do was great.

If anyone has any questions about what she helped us with just drop me a line :)

Love and light
Dalila

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SF K-8 schools "alternative" open HELP!

2004-11-30T19:07:22Z

Hi!
I am Pixie. Mother of two boys ages 8 and 6. I am now living in Ventura (socal) but am planning on moving to SF or Oakland in about a year and a half. I will be transferring for school.

My kids go to an amazing school down here. It is a public magnet school. There is alot of parent participation( I go to each of thier classes one day a week). Social skills and untraditional teaching methods as well as combined classrooms (like 1st-2nd grade together) are some of the things that make it work so well. It is a community, and I love it.

I am looking for something along those lines perferably not a private school. I have found a few things online but am hoping for recommendations from live people.

Thank You for any info you can provide for me. K-8 and public would be my first choice, but any info would be great.

I look forward to actually meeting you ladies in person.

Pixie :)

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In case you die...

2004-11-30T18:59:56Z

Who do you have lined up to be your back-up parents? We've picked a couple of friends, but their marriage has been going downhill for quite a while now, and I would like my son to be raised by *at least* 2 people together. Other friends don't fit exactly perfectly because they don't eat the same we do, have less than ideal emotional styles, etc.

I realize I need to get this figured out pronto and put it on paper. I'm not planning to die, but then, no one does.

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Introduce yourself!

2004-11-09T20:17:50Z

We've had a lot of new folks on here recently, please everyone take a moment to pop your head up and say hi!

With that, I'll start. My husband, Felix, & I live in Oakland with our daughter Haley. She'll be two May 30. She was conceived on the playa 2001, and we haven't been back since. We're going to try for this year, but we're not sure if we're bringing Haley.

Okay, your turn!

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Halloween costumes

2004-10-29T18:42:01Z

What is everyone's kiddies dressing up as for Halloween?

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It's been a whole month

2004-10-22T07:05:16Z

Hi, my name is Jenn Crow, Portland Oregon.
A month ago ... right after NWFEF 2004 I was unloading the truck - I'm involved with a group who puts this festival on - and had pain in my guts. The next day, it was real bad. It wasn't food poison. A trip to the ER and having the Ultra-sound tech prod my stomach ... it was my gallbladder. I'm 30, I recently lost a bunch of weight over the last 18 months ... healthy - eating right and low fat and semi-low carb way.

I've got four beautiful scars on my belly. A friend suggested that I get them pierced, I dunno about that ... hehehe I have yet to get the tat over my c-section scar ... it's in the making though ...

It just dawned on me what today was. I thought that I ought to share my new found love of life and share an epiphany ... love and let 'em all know.

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Webcast of the Burn? Or, web-cam footage?

2004-08-30T02:19:29Z

Hello Burner Family,

We are not going to Burning Man this year because I just had a baby! This would have been our 6th year in a row, plus I'm a long time Playa Info volunteer...but, no complaints - what a great reason not to go!

I've been trying to find out about a webcast of the burn. Does anyone have any information on this? The BM website said earlier that there would be no official webcast this year. However, in years past there were some folks who did their own webcast. I did a search but can't come up with anything.

A friend told me about Folding Time and their web-cam videos, but I can't find any current info on their stuff. If I understand it correctly, it appears that they make their web-cam videos available long after the event is over.

Can anyone help out with any info?

We plan on decorating our apartment with el wire and watching the burn live, if possible. If we can't figure it out, we can at least watch the Aqua Burn movies on dvd, and our tons of 8mm playa footage from years past. We also have several photo albums of pictures to reminisce over.

It's hard staying home when all our friends are leaving for the playa, and also when we see all the cool art cars on the freeway heading to Black Rock City. Hopefully we'll be joining them next year with our little burner babe!

To those of you going, have a wonderful burn! We'll be with you in spirit.

Here's to happy Burn memories!

Snow, Salmon, & lil' Burner Baby

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child friendly cooling camps

2004-08-19T21:13:57Z

The big day of departure for the playa is nearing. Although my son won't be going this year, I would like to let all the other families know of our camp: camp NoseFish.

We are a cooling camp and a child friendly one at that. So if you are out there with your kids near the 3o'clock and your little ones are over heated or you just need a break: step into the Desert Nose and be cooled off and rest for a while.

desert nose at the 3:00 plaza

see you there

Franziska

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I'm pregnant and taking the 11 year old to BRC this year

2004-06-29T20:05:09Z

Hello,

So I'm really diving in this year. After two fantastic child free years at BM, my husband and I decided on the playa last year that we would bring our 11 year old son out with us this year. Our decision was not only made because we missed him immensely and kept saying things like - "Wow, Mason would love that" - but also because of Mason's intense desire to attend and we don't think he would have let us out of the house this year without him. Then I found out I was pregnant in January -we had just started trying and since I'm 33, it's been a decade since the first was born, etc., we thought it would take some time. Evidently, my ovaries disagreed. Joyful news but we soon realized that this year was going to be just a tad bit different. I am six months pregnant at this very moment and will be in the middle fo my 7 month when we roll into BRC. We have taken some precautonary "comfort" steps for this new adenture - we bought a vintage travel trailer and I think with the added creature comforts we should all be ok with the environmental challenges only the playa can throw at you. But, I would love to hear from you other Mom's about any experiences you may have had with bringing the babes to the playa or being pregnant. I've read the pregnant on the playa and kidsville stuff on the BM.org website but it seems to tackle all of the basics that anyone past their virgin year know - keep hydrated, cool, refrain from embibing, etc. I would really love to hear what an average day of activites for their children was like or any other valuable experiences. Also, I would love to set up some kind of network list if possible for when out at BM to hook up with other kids, etc. We camp with the Woonami Village usually and there really aren't any youngsters among the group (unless you count the gorgeous 18 year olds everywhere:)

Thanks,

Poprokz

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pictures of Jessi - and i need advice

2004-06-22T00:38:57Z

Well - Jessi Aspen is 7 weeks old today. Sometimes I feel like I am getting at the end of my rope waking up every couple of hours. And I am pretty sure she's already a Daddy's girl because he's been travelling a lot lately and when he's home she sleeps 4-5 hours at a stretch at night, he leaves and BAM - no more than 3 hours at a time...kinda frustrating!!!

Anyway - any advice on getting the "Little Bit" to sleep through the night? I would truly appreciate that.

Here is a website I have up of some pictures of her - I hope you all enjoy her :D

http://homepage.mac.com/firemonkey23

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Seeking co-op care/mommy trade in SF...

2004-04-14T05:54:21Z

Hey there SF Moms,
My son is 10 months old and really a sweet-pea... and sooo active lately! I am seeking a co-op sharecare or mommy-trade-days situation just a day or two a week (for now). A true co-op would be great. It would be sweet to have something like this going on in or near the Mission, but if it worked out well we could travel. We're looking to hang out with kids around his age, say 8 to 15 months. His dad and I are kinda low-budget right now...which is also why I need some more time for me so that I can get back to the business-end of my art work. I have lots of experience with little ones, so if the trade-thing works out I'd be glad to take yours for the day and switch. You get it. So, let me know what you all think and get back to me. Thanks!
Ciao Bellas!

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I am a MOMMY now!

2004-04-12T14:57:10Z

Well - as of 3/15/04 my daughter Jessi Aspen was born by c-section (out of necessity) at 1:40am! 6lbs 5oz and 19" she's absolutely beautiful. I have been so busy the last two weeks and especially since I got home with her. I am back online as often as possible - although it's not at all with any regularity. But I thought I would let you all know that I have now officially joins the ranks of the Freaky Mamas and am absolutely thrilled. I am a bit postpardum (sp?) - mornings and nights mainly - so I may seek some advice on that! Hope you all have been doing well!

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SF town hall - who's going ?

2004-04-02T05:58:36Z

Hi mamas

I'll be taking my son John, 11 and room mate's son Pedro, 10, to the town hall meeting. Who else is going? I'll bring some balls. Can someone bring a frizbee?

If enough parents show up and we all bring some toys, the kids would have a great time. Well hopefully they'll have fun anyway, hanging out with other creative kids.

hope to see you there,

Franziska

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Telling kids about Divorce

2004-03-24T03:33:13Z

I posted in Hip Parents also but here goes.
My husband and I are VERY ammicably seperating/divorcing. We have two boys 12 and 5. We are telling out 12 year old tonight and I was wondering where we should tell him? Someplace he loves, a resteraunt, home, I just don't know. Becasue we aren't approaching this like "Our whole world it coming apart..." We are approaching it like, "Okay, so here is what is going on. We love each other, we're best friends, and we don't want to raise you and your brother in a home of fighting and sadness...." etc etc. Worded a little better though. But I just don't know where! Becasue I am afraid that before we can even finish talking to him he'll beeline for his room. Ideas, opinions? Help!

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Join the email list

2004-03-22T05:40:14Z

There's a lot more traffic (but not too much!) on our yahoogroups email list. Please let me know if you'd like to join us there.
Abs

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I am new here

2004-03-09T06:11:39Z

Hello all - I am new here - going to be a first time momma next month (due 3/24) with a little girl. Is there anyone here in Texas? I am in Austin and would like to meet some people to do the parenting thing with!

I have a wonderful husband, but there are times he just doesn't understand - so hopefully this will be a good place to turn for understanding and advice! Hope to get to know you all!

Holli

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Co-Op Day Care : looking for a fourth family

2003-12-09T17:54:41Z

Hey guys!

Our family (the Wilde's) is starting a co-op day care along with two other families: the Ward's and the Mars’s . We are looking for a fourth family to join us. We all live in Oakland, CA and would like to have someone in or very near Oakland.

If you are interested, email me at jenn_wilde@yahoo.com (feel free to forward this message if you know someone who might fit).

Here are the particulars:

1. Day care would be four days a week, days not yet determined. We would like to have 6 hours a day (9am – 3pm) of care.

2. We are following the model outlined on the bananas web site – each week day is hosted by a different family. Hosting includes having the children at your house, helping with child care, and providing snacks and lunch. In our (the Wilde’s) case, Darcy (my husband) would help look after the kids in the morning, while I work, and I would look after them after noon.

3. We plan to hire one full time person to help out the hosting family. We do not have this person hired yet. If anyone has any leads on someone, please email me off list.

4. We would like to start this as soon as possible, and are actively looking for a care giver now.

5. The kids are Skyler Wilde (boy, 14 months), Tibee Ward (boy, 12 months), and Cypress Mars (girl, 14 months).

Thanks!

xoxo
Jenny

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FREE Family Literacy Night at Habitot

2003-12-03T03:18:56Z

It's this Thursday from 5-7pm at Habitot in Berkeley, we're going and taking along Haley's 6 year old cousin Donald.
I couldn't find anything about it on their website (www.habitot.org) but it looks like a lot of fun for kids ages 0-7.

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puberty rites...

2003-12-03T03:07:00Z

Not sure how many of you Burning Moms are Pagan moms as well, but I feel this is a relavent topic to any mother and daughter regardless of spiritual affiliation so I thought I would share.

My oldest girl is now at the time for a puberty rite/ceremony, and it came faster than we really expected. Her mother and I were envisioning next summer, camping, shopping, earpiercing the whole 25 yards, but Mother nature is on her own time table so we are rushing to get everything ready for this weekend.
We feel timing is very important.

We are starting by having a group of women (We are blessed with a large closely knit pagan community to lend a hand here), The women will take her away for the day to buy a nice new outfit, get a hair cut, get her ears pierced, and have lunch.
When they are done she will be brought back to the meeting place, where there will be a labyrinth set up, she will be given a list of questions this week to meditate on, as she walks the labyrinth she is stopped by priestesses who ask her those questions from earlier, and she has to answer. In the middle, she meets Aphrodite, who says powerful welcoming words and gives her something pretty. She walks out, and at the end is met by the women who greet her as Korai (Girl, no longer a child) and welcome her to the tribe of women. We go in for a feast and a long talk about women stuff, including our experiences as a teen, with menstruation, what it means to be a woman, and the rights and responsibilities involved. She gets to ask questions, if she wants. Those who wish volunteer to be guides for her. Then we do facials, and nails, and somebody gives her a makeup lesson. Those who can stay the night.

The next morning, we get her all dressed up with her new clothes and nice makeup, and take her out to brunch, where as many of the men as possible join us, Her father gives her roses, and she is introduced as Korai to the rest of the tribe.

So I wanted to ask if any of the other parents out there have done puberty rites and what they entailed?

Have any of you had puberty rites done for you?

~J

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Where do you get your kids clothes

2003-11-25T20:24:12Z

I so want to dress Eris in cool clothes, but so often my selections are crap with logos on it or flowers or bunnies, etc. Not that I'm against flowers and bunnies (okay, maybe flowers and definitly logos), but why do our kids have to look like all the other cookie cutter kids? I got a really cool pair of pants at Earthdance a couple months ago that are bloomers, picked up some halloween stuff, but most of the rest of Eris' stuff is hand me downs or Old Navy/Gap/Children's Place stuff because they're not *too* expensive. Also, if I make her anything (I just bought a sewing machine yippie) where are some good patterns?

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Babysitting Barter Website

2003-11-21T04:22:12Z

http://www.babysitterexchange.com/bse/home.asp

It's cool. I just joined via my friend sending me an email. I put Abs, Harriet, Jenny, Kevin, Rebecca & June in (I didn't know who else to add since it's regional), so you'll get emails soon to sign up (if you want).

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Just a hello

2003-11-06T20:24:25Z

Just wanted to introduce myself to you if you don't know me, I'm Teri, aka Virgin Mary on the Playa, my 5 year old son Ian and I are excited to have to chance to meet up with some of you here and there and maybe we'll see you at some of the events around the Bay.

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Oct 25/26 Activity

2003-10-23T22:21:00Z

Does this work? I hate the yahoo groups lately so I hope this posts sooner than the 3 or so day it takes yahoo. I'll post it there as well though.

I would love to have a weekend activity for us moms and kids! As most of you know I work full time so I can't join you on Fridays :( Maybe even invite the dads if they want to play too.

I thought we could meet up at Heather Farms in Walnut Creek on either Saturday or Sunday - either day works for me. Probably mid morning, maybe 11am? Heather Farms has a great playground for toddlers and a duck pond to feed the ducks and geese. There is a short trail to walk on that is paved. I thought I could bring Eris' wagon too.

Heather Farms is off Ygnacio. If you take the 24 out to the 680, you'll see the Ygnacio exit right when the 24 ends. Take a right off the exit, and follow Ygancio down a couple miles and it's on your left. I can give you guys better directions later.

I think there is a farmers Market in WC on either Sat or Sun too. I'd have to look it up.

Sandy

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