Saturday Surfing

Finds of the Week: Comedians Take on the Republican Opposition to Women’s Reproductive Rights, The Daily Beast — go watch this Funny or Die spoof on the “panel of experts” testifying about contraceptive coverage, it’s hilarious. DIY Puffy Cloud Mobile, Finley and Oliver — Cute Party and easy felt sewing tutorial all in one. Don’t…

Finds of the Week: Eliza, Our Only Only Child, My Angle of Repose — a cute description of her daughter’s imaginary friend. The infamous Chipotle video: will it help get rid of gestation crates?, Food Politics  — If you haven’t seen Chipotle’s video, you have to go watch it.  “Willis claims that his relatively free-range…

Finds of the Week Birth, Loss and In Between, InCulture Parent — A heartbreaking piece about dealing with losing a baby. Genetic or Not, Gay Won’t Go Away, NY Times — an wonderful op-ed piece about what it means to be Gay and whether or not one is gay from birth. One, Two, Three, Huffington…

Finds of the Week: Abortion ends one in five pregnancies worldwide, study finds, LA Times Booster Shots — Abortion rates were highest in regions with the most restrictive abortion laws, according to a new study in the Lancet. Buckwheat baby with salted caramel syrup, Smitten Kitchen — Breakfast? Handmade Wall Art, The Nester — a neat…

Finds of the Week: Currently Reading, Stand And Deliver — If you are wondering why on earth someone would become an abortion provider, Rixa discusses books she’s read on the topic, trying to answer the same question herself. How Much Do Bloggers Really Make?, The Feminist Blogger — Gina honestly and openly discussed how much…

Finds of the Week: Cardboard Playhouse, Eclectic Mom — I knew I was saving all those cardboard boxes for a reason! Eating Animals, The Atlantic – a great, balanced article about the ethics of eating meat. FDA Backs Off Withdrawing Certain Antibiotics from Livestock Use, Food Safety News — Obama administration caves on regulating antibiotics in…

Finds of the Week: Believe…LOVE is what’s for Christmas, Beyond Breathing Blog — Please check out my friend Margarete’s post inviting people to give gifts in honor of her daughter Jena (random acts of kindness).  You can read more about Margarete in my blog post here. Convention on the Rights of the Child, United Nations…

Finds of the Week: Apple Juice and Arsenic: It’s the Sugar, Dummy, Fooducate — I’m a big proponent of no juice, too.  We don’t buy it all all anymore.  Nora drinks water and occasionally whole milk or decaf herbal tea.  As a treat, we break out the juicer (usually to make carrot juice) or she’ll…

Finds of the week: Recently on Papoose: I am now posting Monday-Friday on Papoose’s website about things related to pregnancy, birth, parenting, breastfeeding, health & nutrition, and green living.  “Like” Papoose on Facebook to stay up-to-date on new posts as they’re published!  For more information about Papoose, please go here. And yes, I still can’t get over the pizza…