Category Archives: Parenting
An “all-terrain” sort of life
What if… My kids were taught that only smooth, paved surfaces are safe? Their feet were always trapped inside shoes, their toes never touching the earth, the mud, the rocks, the morning dew, the afternoon heat? Fear of the “dirty … Continue reading
Posted in Cultivation, Family Life, Nature, Outdoors, Parenting
Tagged children, connection, Family, going off road, letting go, life, living fully, nature, outdoors, slowing down
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A long overdue day
It’s been a long time coming. My hubby and I have been so busy with life that we had become passing ships. Waving to each other as the days moved along. We are lucky enough that many of our activities … Continue reading
Posted in Cultivation, Family Life, Gratitude, Life, Parenting
Tagged day trip, Family, life, marriage, mindfulness, nature, quiet, time away, walking
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Healthy decisions = PEACE
By far one of the best breads I’ve made in a long time! (Minimalist Baker) Thank you to Sandra from Lili & Folks for this adorable little tutorial! The hens and chicks were a huge hit on Easter morning. … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Family Life, Homesteading, Learning at home, Life, Parenting, Seasons
Tagged children, Family, gardening, healing, home, homesteading, learning, life, slowing down, spring
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A lighter tone, pretty shamrocks and a little something green
So I would be lying if I would say here that I took the break I talked of in my last post. I’m not good at sitting still when something is left hanging in mid-air. But this time, it … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Gardening, Healing, Herbalism, Life, Parenting, Seasons, Simplicity
Tagged books, children, connection, Family, gratitude, healing, healthy, home, learning, letting go, life, mindfulness, quiet, slowing down, spring, St-Patty's Day
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Which came first : The quail or the egg?
In our case tonight, it was the egg. Let me explain… How does learning happen here? It does so randomly most of the time. I’ve tried having a plan, but I’m not a home school mama so I definitely don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Learning at home, Life, Nature, Parenting
Tagged children, Family, home, learning, letting go, life, nature, slowing down
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Busy busy busy…
It’s been a crafting and “Christmasing” sort of week-end here! Our brand new Advent Calendar (beautifully crafted by my husband) went up on Sunday. We’ve started decorating and put up the outdoor lights. The house is so much more festive … Continue reading
Posted in Crafting, Cultivation, Family Life, Gratitude, Knitting, Life, Parenting, Sewing, Simplicity
Tagged Advent, children, Christmas, crafts, Faith, Family, gratitude, holidays, home, knitting, life, sewing, slowing down
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Little hands doing delicate work
“I want to make my lunch for school today mom!” How could I refuse. She carefully chose each component : Vegan pumpkin and chocolate muffin and cranberries for snacks, yogurt for dessert, the last of the farmer’s market heirloom cherry … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Gratitude, Learning at home, Life, Parenting
Tagged children, connection, Family, growing up, home, learning, life, mindfulness, quiet, slowing down
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Finding new ways to connect
I remember Little Miss when she was around 16 months old. She was such a calm and meticulous child. She could get lost in a handful of blocks for an hour without asking for any attention on our part. She … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Learning at home, Parenting
Tagged children, growing up, home, learning, life, motherhood, toddlers
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Family, Faith, Food and Fabric 