Cool link, what an awesome idea. Eeee, congrats again!!!

Check this out: http://www.bicyclebenefits.org/

They’re just starting up where I live, in Salem MA. I bike to the train to get to work anyway, might as well invest the $5 in the sticker to get the discount at this great little shop, Crunchy Granola Baby.

Yeah, it’s a shame there’s been a few ‘vegan’ families that have made headlines by being total morons. Unfortunately the issue has been that they’re idiots, not that they’re vegan, but that is not how it’s reported. No right-minded person – vegan or not – would feed a baby just soy milk and apple juice and think it would be okay!

Anyway, vegan nutrition for infants and children is really no different than it is for other children. It’s just a matter of making sure they’re getting enough [healthy] protein and [healthy] fat, and a wide variety of veggies for vitamins. Pretty much a universal struggle for any parent! =D

I’ve never taken busses in the DC area but I’ve used the subway a lot. Great public transit in that part of the country – you’re lucky!

Waits is beautiful! I’d be really interested in a post about proper nutrition for babies in vegan families. I’ve heard some horror stories that make me hesitate, but I’m sure you’ve done tons of research!

Biking is an awesome way to get around, for anyone in the DC/MD area we’ve got a local bike coop where you can get a bike for CHEAP or get your old bike fixed up, or if you’ve got extras they could always use donations. http://www.mrbikecoop.com/

For this MMM I’m going to tap into our bus system, which intimidates me a little but I’m told is one of the best ways to get around. Thanks for the challenge, and again welcome back!

@ Eden – ‘coventry grey’ = our new bedroom (but those pics are incomplete – pre art and stuff) Enjoy the paint stalking! =D

@ MathTutor – Oh I’m so sorry! That’s awful, but good for you for seeing the positive. I hope that this does turn out to be a blessing in disguise for you.

@ Cayce – I’ve heard that! It was so hard to drive the speed limit in socal, but here in Oregon everyone drives like grannies haha, and it’s much easier to slow down. I bet we save a lot more gas her! =D

@ Kelly H. – Ahh, it’s a slippery slope to convenience. But congrats on the bikes! Hopefully this will serve as a bit of inspiration to get you back into your no-driving groove!

That lil’ guy is so precious and beautiful. I love the pics…What a sweet pea!

In 2000, my car was stolen and, much to my surprise at the time, I adapted to life without it quite well. I would walk, run, bike or bus and it was quite fun and interesting. When I bought my house in 2004, I bought a truck for hauling stuff and to help on those days I really couldn’t or didn’t want to bus since I was now farther away from conveniences. I still bussed more than I drove. Unfortunately, slowly but surely, inclement weather deterring me and carpooling options dwindling, I started to drive more and more. My bf and I try to carpool every now and then and we just bought bikes with the intent to bike more places more often when the summer returns, but I was grateful for your reminder. :o)

I noticed there is now another Kelly reading and posting! Better add my last initial…

Here’s a BIG one for you… when you do have to drive FOLLOW THE SPEED LIMIT. My dh teaches an entire lecture about this every year. Driving 55 vs 70 DOES save gas. I should have him write a guest blog for me about it. I don’t know all of the technical things about it…

BTW, kudos on the BA Schwinn! My friend is refurbishing a vintage Schwinn, I’m def. gonna send him a link to that pic ;)

My real question is what got painted “Coventry Gray”? We just painted some things in our house and I’m dying to stalk others’ painting expeditions too!