Comments for Journey To Crunchville http://journeytocrunchville.wordpress.com The journey of a suburbanite mother from the mainstream to the crunchy. From ignorant to questioning. From selfishness to greater understanding. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:40:57 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Banana Bread Muffins with Honey by Staci M http://journeytocrunchville.wordpress.com/2008/04/17/banana-bread-muffins-with-honey/#comment-1846 Staci M Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:40:57 +0000 http://journeytocrunchville.wordpress.com/?p=256#comment-1846 did your gluten free version work or do i need to change any other ingredents? would like your help am new to gluten free cooking and hate to waste ingredents. did your gluten free version work or do i need to change any other ingredents? would like your help am new to gluten free cooking and hate to waste ingredents.

]]> Comment on Rethinking Praise and Self Esteem by Lauren @ Hobo Mama http://journeytocrunchville.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/rethinking-praise-and-self-esteem/#comment-1845 Lauren @ Hobo Mama Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:48:45 +0000 http://journeytocrunchville.wordpress.com/?p=1455#comment-1845 It really wasn't until my last year of college that I realized I could learn things for the sake of learning them, rather than to please my teachers or get a good grade. In one sense, I'm sad it took me that long, and it's affected my goals and desires for how I raise my son in terms of education. In another sense, I've really enjoyed my post-school experiences, taking classes and reading books and devouring knowledge <i>just because</i>. I even do things now that do not come naturally to me (like ballet and painting), which I would not have had the confidence to do in a school setting, because I would have been too focused on whatever extrinsic rewards I wasn't getting if I tried something and failed. Thanks for the article! I also first started thinking of the praise issue when I read Alfie Kohn. It really wasn’t until my last year of college that I realized I could learn things for the sake of learning them, rather than to please my teachers or get a good grade. In one sense, I’m sad it took me that long, and it’s affected my goals and desires for how I raise my son in terms of education. In another sense, I’ve really enjoyed my post-school experiences, taking classes and reading books and devouring knowledge just because. I even do things now that do not come naturally to me (like ballet and painting), which I would not have had the confidence to do in a school setting, because I would have been too focused on whatever extrinsic rewards I wasn’t getting if I tried something and failed.

Thanks for the article! I also first started thinking of the praise issue when I read Alfie Kohn.

]]> Comment on Rethinking Praise and Self Esteem by Alicia http://journeytocrunchville.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/rethinking-praise-and-self-esteem/#comment-1844 Alicia Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:17:07 +0000 http://journeytocrunchville.wordpress.com/?p=1455#comment-1844 This is a really good point of view to share! Thanks so much! I think also that I was given a lot of praise by my parents and in a lot of ways it was helpful, but then it would hurt SO much when I came across people that obviously didn't care for or like me. I would be devastated because I grew up feeling like this article "special." It was really hard for me to accept, even currently. I have to remember that my parents were really loving and encouraging but as the old adage says "you can't please everyone" and so I shouldn't take it so hard or personally when other people criticize me or don't just praise everything I do. This is an important article. My dad was a good example of what to say. My dad wouldn't just hand out praise as much as he would hand out the words "you can do anything you want to do" along the lines of if you work hard enough. He also would say instead of "you're special" he'd say, "I'm very proud of you. And you can be anything you set your mind to be." It's really hard because I look at Glo and just think "she's SO special!!" It's going to be hard for me as a parent-that's why I'm kinda scared but excited at the same time, really. This is a really good point of view to share! Thanks so much! I think also that I was given a lot of praise by my parents and in a lot of ways it was helpful, but then it would hurt SO much when I came across people that obviously didn’t care for or like me. I would be devastated because I grew up feeling like this article “special.” It was really hard for me to accept, even currently. I have to remember that my parents were really loving and encouraging but as the old adage says “you can’t please everyone” and so I shouldn’t take it so hard or personally when other people criticize me or don’t just praise everything I do. This is an important article. My dad was a good example of what to say. My dad wouldn’t just hand out praise as much as he would hand out the words “you can do anything you want to do” along the lines of if you work hard enough. He also would say instead of “you’re special” he’d say, “I’m very proud of you. And you can be anything you set your mind to be.” It’s really hard because I look at Glo and just think “she’s SO special!!” It’s going to be hard for me as a parent-that’s why I’m kinda scared but excited at the same time, really.

]]> Comment on The Best Oatmeal Cookies Ever by Melanie http://journeytocrunchville.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/the-best-oatmeal-cookies-ever/#comment-1843 Melanie Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:01:16 +0000 http://journeytocrunchville.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/the-best-oatmeal-cookies-ever/#comment-1843 I am making the cookies tonight -and will freeze and ship to son in Afghanistan. Thanks for all the previous comments - glad to have your ideas. I am making the cookies tonight -and will freeze and ship to son in Afghanistan. Thanks for all the previous comments – glad to have your ideas.

]]> Comment on The Best Oatmeal Cookies Ever by journeytocrunchville http://journeytocrunchville.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/the-best-oatmeal-cookies-ever/#comment-1842 journeytocrunchville Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:30:00 +0000 http://journeytocrunchville.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/the-best-oatmeal-cookies-ever/#comment-1842 Also, for those who can not use eggs you can replace the eggs in this recipe with 1/4 cup of applesauce or fruit puree for each egg plus 1/2 tsp baking powder. Mashed banana works well too. Also, for those who can not use eggs you can replace the eggs in this recipe with 1/4 cup of applesauce or fruit puree for each egg plus 1/2 tsp baking powder. Mashed banana works well too.

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