Oh the July garden! May I show you, please? (The beauty of the internet: I am pretending you said yes with smiling eyes) Well, okay then … My snap peas are growing! A titch slower than I had expected them to, but growing. I think they will take off any day now and the kids…
Two Ingredient Jelly
I thought I would share something a little different this morning. While I generally share ideas for playing, learning, and exploring with little ones, I thought I might share something I just cooked up (heehee). We’ve been on our little farm for exactly one year now. Part of the reason we moved out here was…
To Simply Educate {A Photo on Friday}
A photo on Friday, because sometimes all you need is a photo. And perhaps a Latin derivative to ponder? Education, Latin: educare meaning, “To lead or draw out”. I spend a lot of time thinking about teaching, learning, and working with my little ones. I found this definition of education a very helpful reminder. I…
Healthier Frozen Summer Treats!
Do you know that Canadian’s talk about weather more often than any other topic? I remember reading that awhile ago and have been acutely aware of my weather chit chat since then. You know what? I completely believe that fact. I have found myself chatting about weather almost daily. But really it is no wonder….
Playdough Construction Site Homemade Gift
We are on a mission these days to make our own. Make our own toys, food, and gifts. I have some trouble with the last one though (well, and the food one … but that is for another day). I fear, sometimes, that giving homemade gifts is perceived as being cheap. While we do like…
Healthy from the Outside In
As it turns out, I have an environmentalist in my household. Well into her 12th year, my daughter has become confident in her beliefs. She is also very smart. These two things have led me to learn a lot about environmental concerns – whether I am interested, or not. Luckily (for me), I am. I…
Childhood is Not a Race {Printable Poster}
I thought I would try something a little different today. A printable poster for you! This poster should print perfectly onto an 8.5 x 11 standard piece of paper, just click the link below. Please let me know if you have any problems, otherwise print away! Thank you for helping to spread the word. There…
10 Quotes on Educating Children and Parenting
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. …
