I was chatting with my sister yesterday about homemade gifts for teachers. She loves to add a homemade personal touch to her gifts and wanted to be sure that her gift was something a teacher would really love. She’s pretty sweet, that sister of mine. I thought it was a wonderful question, and one I…
Embossed Tin Leaves
The cold weather has settled here in my neck of the woods. Well, it settled a few weeks ago and then vanished and summer returned! But it is back again, and this time I do believe it will stay. We are in fact having that early Fall weather that includes layering up and starting the…
Welcoming Fall with my Little Ones
I am so pleased to be partnering with Oak Meadow today to bring you this post about welcoming Fall. Have you ever noticed how it truly is the tiny, little things that bring so much joy? A cup of hot chocolate after sledding. A quiet moment and a tea while the little ones nap. Even…
Three Things I Do that Make Me a Calm Mom
I am so happy to be partnering with Oak Meadow today to bring you this post on bringing calmness to your home. Plus, there is a chance for you to WIN below, too! A calm mom. This is what I strive to be. A calm person for my children. A space of quiet and peace…
How to Provide Nurturing Answers to the “WHY’s?”
I remember very clearly declaring, likely to myself only, that when my daughter (my first child) entered the “WHY” phase I was going to answer every question. I was going to take the time to answer every little question that popped into her head. And I did try. I would explain everything as thoroughly as…
How to Stay Healthy in the Winter
Winter is in full swing for many of us. This also means more germs and viruses floating around. Many people find themselves getting at least one bad cold or flu bug each winter season. If you also have little children, those germs can seem like they multiply much more quickly! Thankfully, there are lots of…
Locally Grown in Ontario!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of SUBWAY® Restaurants. All opinions are 100% mine. I have some wonderful news to spread and am eager to partner with SUBWAY® Restaurants to do so. But first, as always, a brief (not so brief) story … As you might recall, we had wanted to…
Knitting for Kids
If it seems unbelievably ridiculous that I am about to write about knitting – hold onto your hats – because here I go. I am excited to partner with Oak Meadow today to bring you some of the cutest and most engaging knitting projects for kids. If you come here often you might recall my…
Crafts, Lotions, and Potions That Will Have You Running for Beeswax
I did something over the weekend that I thought I would never do again. I made soap. Sounds simple, but goodness that Lye makes me nervous. But I did it. I conquered my fear, I tried it again, and guess what? The second time was not nearly as bad. Only moderately terrifying. Perhaps next time…
Pole Bean Teepee {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. (But I have a little story this Friday too …) Last year I shared a snap pea trellis fort I had made in the garden for my little ones. Not all of my ideas are fabulous (or in fact even good) and unfortunately…