For those following along on our farming adventure, I am happy to report: one week in and we still have chickens! In fact, my promise of becoming the crazy chicken lady is growing. Yesterday we picked up 3 more little ladies to join our flock – bringing us to half a dozen. I thought I…
Home (to Stay)
Three months ago, as you may recall, we hatched chicks — again. I absolutely love hatching chicks with kids, and this was my third hatch. Each year I do it, I think to myself that perhaps this year we will be able to keep them. Perhaps the timing will be right, the stars will align,…
Down an Old Dirt Road…
I do love this little space already – and cannot wait to create a lovely, quiet space just for my little ones. Here are a few pictures – and I would love any ideas you may have! Our old creaky stairs: The old claw foot tub: A door with…
Nature Chains and a Summertime Christmas Tree
It has been a very busy week around here! Our time has been spent unpacking and planning, unpacking and organizing, and unpacking and exploring. And the time spent exploring is my absolute favourite. While part of me would love to simply lock myself in the house for a few days solid so I could bang…
Wooden Blocks Made from Our Old Tree
Wooden blocks are wonderful learning toys for kids. Wooden blocks can come in all different shapes and sizes and can be very easily homemade. My 3 year old absolutely loves playing with blocks right now, so we decided to make him some wooden blocks for outdoors. …
Action Songs for Babies
With a few new babes in the world, and some friends now Mamas, I thought I would update this post on our favourite action songs for babies! Songs for babies are simple, fun, and oh so educational! Action songs for babies – even more so! My Benjamin just loves these songs – I hope your…
