As a teacher and a Mama I am passionate about working with children. While there are many, many, many view on the best way to work with children, I thought I would compile some quotes on mine. You are most welcome to share these pictures and quotes as you wish, and please provide a link…
Beautiful Watermelon Cake {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is the picture. Did you happen to notice that last week it was truly ONLY a photo?! Well, this week I have a few quick words about this beautiful watermelon cake. Sammy is turning 5 very soon, and he had his first celebration this week. With…
Birthday on the Farm
Today is my birthday! I had such a lovely day, and enjoyed every minute. With spring break this week, John is home, so we could have gone anywhere and done anything (well … not anywhere and anything …) But we didn’t. We spent the day in my most favourite place of all. At home. …
Our Vegetable Garden Layout
When we were planning our very first BIG vegetable garden I searched high and low for a simple vegetable garden layout. I simply wanted vegetable garden layout ideas and advice. What vegetables should I plant beside each other? What are the easiest vegetables to grow? What are the healthiest vegetables to grow? Now, with a…
A Photo on Friday: Apple Boat
A photo on Friday – because sometimes, all you need is the photo. {And maybe the ingredients: Apple, peanut butter, raisins, dry spaghetti noodle, and cheese} Fewer words then last week – I’m improving! Happy weekend Friends! Please consider liking us on Facebook so we can share more creative learning activities with you and your…
Funny Face Snack Plate
Happy New Year!!! I sincerely hope you had a lovely holiday season and made some wonderful memories with your little ones. We had a nice Christmas with lots of family celebrations. And at each of those celebrations there were various (delicious) treats. Of course my little ones fully enjoyed each and every treat they were…
5 Ways to Reuse Wrapping Paper
Merry Christmas! I just wanted to send you a quick note, wishing you the happiest of holidays. Thank you for all of the love and support you have given me this year with my website. Your comments, shares, and encouragement keep me inspired to continue. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Oh … and don’t…
3 Extremely Unusal Ways to Save Money at Christmas
As you likely know, I love to write to you about learning activities with children, crafts and activities, and simple living in general. But am also very passionate about saving money. The reason I am able to be home now with my kids, that we are able to live on one income, and that we…
Calming Lavender Lotion Bar
As you may know, we are taking steps to live a healthier lifestyle as a family. We are living simply, trying to slow down, and “make our own” whenever we can. The big trick? I need it to be easy. So much of the “making our own” is hard! But THIS, my friends—this is easy….
Quotes to Inspire a Love of Nature and Play
If you follow along on our Facebook page you likely know my love of beautiful pictures and quotes (and if you don’t follow along – please do! www.Facebook.com/HowWeeLearn). For me an inspirational quote about nature, how we learn in nature, or simply an inspiring quote with a beautiful picture can turn my day right around….