Earth Day is on April 22nd, so what better time to get those kids outdoors on a nature walk? Earth Day activities don’t need to be complicated. In fact, sometimes it is the simplest of activities that can be the most meaningful to little ones. Going on a nature walk is simple, full of fun…
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…
Potpourri Making with Kids
I am excited to partner with Oak Meadow today to bring you this post on making potpourri. We sure do love our homemade gifts around here. With the holidays just around the corner I was thrilled to see ‘making potpourri’ in our Oak Meadow grade one curriculum for this week. There is a large nature…
Doing it all
I missed being here on Friday. And I am super late posting today. The reason? Something simply had to give. I hit that Mama wall I have hit before. I am overwhelmed, depleted, and it has taken it’s toll. The thought of me writing about it was intimidating, but since I have found something that…
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…
Chickens and Kids
I have realized that I don’t write enough about my chickens. So today, I will do exactly that. Oh where to begin? These ladies were precisely the reason we moved out here in the first place. Silly? I suppose. But true. We were longing for a simpler life. Growing and making our own wherever we…
Frozen Yogurt Melts Recipe
The most delicious, AND healthy, summer treat we make – Frozen Yogurt Melts. This post was from last summer, but I had to share it again. You MUST make these with your little ones! Here is the original post: We are enjoying the warm weather that has finally come our way. Enjoying it both by…
GIVEAWAY! How to help a colicky baby in 5 steps!
I am so excited to partner with Happi Tummi to bring you this post on How to Help a Colicky Baby. Now of course I am not a doctor. I am a Mama who has had three babies, one of which was very, very colicky. I will not name that poor little babe, but I…
Spring!
The most amazing thing happened on the weekend – Spring! Well, one day of it at least. The snow did return yesterday, but that is just part and parcel for living in Canada, eh? But that one day – goodness, it was good. We spent every last minute outside and enjoying the sunshine (and the…
Tea Cup Candle
Here’s the thing about homemade Christmas presents. I love them! But I hardly ever (never) accomplish all that I hope I will. Luckily my sisters have birthdays in March which gives me a few extra months to put the finishing touches on gifts (Or begin them … ). I saw these cute teacup candles at…