Hi! I’m Wendy. Welcome! I’m glad you found me and my little blog.
This blog’s mission: To promote positivity, support, information and inspiration, and to gain the same from like-minded moms.
Why ABCs and Garden Peas? This blog was started at a time of great change in my life, when nights out with friends changed into baby toys and breastfeeding (the ABCs) and on-the-run snacking and lattes between classes changed into a love of homegrown, organic food and a greater focus on health (the Garden Peas!)
I’m what you might call a crunchy mom, but I spend my days running the corporate rat race. (It causes a little internal conflict, but it’s nothing I can’t handle…for now.) Sometimes I love it, sometimes I don’t…but when I’m home, I’m really home. My husband and I recently purchased the property of our dreams, and we’re busy turning it into a healthy haven where our son (and daughter on the way!) can live and learn happily. I hope you’ll join us often as we explore, plant, grow, learn, cook, eat, play and do everything we can fit into this time we have.
Topics you’ll find:
Real Food • Attachment Parenting• Breastfeeding • Natural/Organic Brands and Products • Gardening • Local Treasures • and more!
This blog has been the best way I’ve ever found to meet like-minded friends, so if you think we might have something in common, please leave me a comment. I’d love to hear from you!
Check out a few of my more popular posts here:
The Greatest Gift… (a post about breastfeeding)
Recipe: Tortilla-Crusted Tilapia
…and don’t miss my featured guest posts on DrGreene.com and Healthy Child, Healthy World!
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*I am not a doctor and have no medical experience. Any advice, tips, etc. found on this blog are the result of many years in the food service industry, college nutrition classes, several years as a Health and Wellness writer, and an (obsessive?) interest in healthy food. Please consult your health care provider or a registered dietitian with specific questions.
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Yay! Thanks for commenting on my blog– I love your garden! We’re in Altoona, about two hours away from you guys.
Thanks! I hope to be posting new pics of this year’s garden very soon. The weather has been bad for taking photos, but I’m sure you know all about it! Altoona is really close!
My hubby is also willing to try anything! We are so lucky!! I love experimenting!
Yay for great husbands! What would life be without interesting food?!
I was intrigued by your name from a comment over at PhD in Parenting so glad I found your blog! I’m not the cook in the family, but I love gardening and baking. I also love your story. Looking forward to reading more!
Sounds like we have a lot in common! I’ll definitely check out your blog.
I’m so glad you found me and stopped by. Thanks for commenting!
This blog looks like it’s going to be fun to read!
Thank you and good luck
Welcome!
I like your blog and your attitude!!!
It;s great to find & meet one more eco-warrior with a BA in Eng Lit 
))! Look forward to reading your blog.
Come over check out mine… http://bebepure.com
Cheers!!!
Thanks for stopping by, Tamara! I’ll definitely be over to check out your blog… Three cheers for Lit!
I found you by searching for the pear cardamom chutney recipe and you made it sound so exciting and delicious!
I love your huge garden. I’m hoping mine will be that flourishing someday!
Hi Debbie! I’m glad you stopped by!
Alas, that is no longer our garden (I really need to update this page!) We moved about 3 weeks ago, but next year’s crop is definitely in the planning stages!
Good luck with your garden!