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OMG! Why is there High Fructose Corn Syrup in My Croutons? - New Baby New Paltz

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OMG! Why is there High Fructose Corn Syrup in My Croutons?

by Donna Bruschi on Jan 28, 2014
We stand at a critical time in history; Humans for the first time ever are both overweight and malnourished at the same time!  I just finished reading a book by Michael Pollan, entitled In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. I thought, “I’m going to start reading another Pollan book and start incessantly dwelling on our family diet!” But, to my surprise, once I delved headfirst into the book, I realized what he was recommending was not drastic at all.
Unadulterated Innocence - New Baby New Paltz

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Unadulterated Innocence

by Donna Bruschi on Dec 15, 2013
As we all transitioned from sleepiness to wakefulness, we watched as caribou ran gracefully through their tundra home. Then the documentary took a turn and we were all watching a mighty wolf hungrily chow down on one of the caribou!
Making Memories - New Baby New Paltz

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Making Memories

by Donna Bruschi on Dec 01, 2013
“Do you remember being in my belly?” I asked little Rita Cassidy. She responded with a quick “Yes!” So I ventured further into the mysterious world of prenatal memories and asked “What were you doing while you were in there?” To this she replied “Rita was eating toast!”
Thoughts on Potty Training - New Baby New Paltz

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Thoughts on Potty Training

by Donna Bruschi on Nov 17, 2013
I never could have dreamed that the sound of a “Plop” and a “Tinkle, Tinkle” would be like music to my ears. These, of course, are the sounds that fill our home when my daughter goes in her potty pot. 
Mama Bear Wisdom - New Baby New Paltz

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Mama Bear Wisdom

by Donna Bruschi on Nov 03, 2013
As we came to the middle of a bridge over a pond, we were surprised to see that on the other side of the pond were a mama black bear and her small cub. At first, she didn't notice us and went about her business of teaching her cub how to forage for food. Being a safe distance and separated by water, we were in a perfect position to observe this black bear family for a while.
Thoughts on Gratitude - New Baby New Paltz

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Thoughts on Gratitude

by Donna Bruschi on Oct 25, 2013
What are some better titles for what we do? I prefer "professional multi-tasker specializing in damage control" or "personal chef to a person with peculiar eating habits" even "24 hour fresh & local milk provider"