Category Archives: Simplicity
Almost a year
Almost… since I’ve stepped away from this place, since last I’ve opened my heart on these pages. The last year was one of redefinition, self-exploration, connection as a family and of finding out who and what we not only are, … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Homeschooling, Simplicity
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A peaceful Eve…
Normally at this time, we would be out… See, Christmas always starts the night before here. Traditionally, we would have dinner with my family. We would watch an old movie like “It’s a Wonderful Life” or “Meet me in St.Louis”, … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family Life, Simplicity
Tagged Christmas, connection, Family, home, letting go, life, peace, quiet, slowing down
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Welcome Autumn
It was all about letting the day lead us today. How is it Autumn already? My brain feels like I’ve lost time somewhere, but my body says to let it go. It’s been a wonderful summer my friends, but I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Life, Seasons, Simplicity
Tagged Autumn Equinox, fall, Family, home, letting go, life, quiet, rhythm, slowing down, time
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Saturday Garden Inspiration – August 8, 2015 (Gratitude)
Sharing a little glimpse of my garden that makes me happy. Wishing you a very peaceful day. Once again this year, I’ll be sharing little glimpses of our gardens. Although so much is growing all the time, there is always a little moment … Continue reading
A “spur of the moment” sort of week
This week has been a very unpredictable week to say the least. Rapidly changing, intense weather systems, cooler temperatures, lots of rain followed by blinding half hours of sunshine, you name it, we’ve had it. We have had an equal … Continue reading
Posted in Cultivation, Family Life, Gratitude, Life, Simplicity
Tagged children, connection, Family, gratitude, growing up, home, letting go, life, mindfulness, rhythm, slowing down
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Picture in your mind…
We were away the last 2 days. My husband is on vacation this week and we decided to go spend few days at my sister’s a few hours South. We left Tuesday afternoon and got a few errands done before … Continue reading
Posted in Cultivation, Family Life, foraging, Life, Nature, Outdoors, Simplicity
Tagged bird watching, children, connection, Family, foraging, life, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, slowing down, vacation, walking
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Today, I’m grateful for…
kiddos that are just itching to get out the door at 7 am regardless of the weather. feathery moss hard at work, covering all the brown, making spring so lush. all the rain we got this week, pushing buds open, … Continue reading
Posted in Cultivation, Family Life, Gratitude, Nature, Outdoors, Simplicity
Tagged children, connection, Family, gratitude, home, life, meditation, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, quiet, slowing down, spring, walking
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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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Wonder, growth, promise and happy surprises…
Do you ever have those days when all you can think is “my life is amazing!”? I didn’t use to have many of those… I use to live a life plagued by attachment to the past, worry about the future … Continue reading
Posted in Family Life, Food, Gratitude, Homesteading, Life, Nature, Outdoors, Simplicity
Tagged connection, Family, Friends, gardening, gratitude, happy mail, home, letting go, life, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, seeds, slowing down, spring, time, winter
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Family, Faith, Food and Fabric 