How on Earth to find time for blogging?!
I subscribe to many [too many] blogs and I’m constantly amazed that people find the time to write — seriously, how do you gals do it?! I have a number of things working against me here. There’s the gorgeous scenery when I look out from the office window: Between staring off into space at that mountain in the distance or our little patch of spring … Continue reading How on Earth to find time for blogging?!
A Craft for Little Bookworms
These cute bookworms caught my eye and I just had to share! I know the knotting might be tough for little hands, but with a slight method change (glue on some legs or use pipe cleaners) it will be accessible to even the youngest crowd. One of Claire’s favorite Christmas gifts this year was a butterfly kit and we’re getting ready to send off for … Continue reading A Craft for Little Bookworms
In Praise of Mud
The day after I blogged about Claire amusing herself swinging from vines and sculpting with mud I read this article: Girls who play in dirt grow up healthier according to researcher Young girls who play in the mud tend to end up healthier than those who don’t, according to a researcher at Oregon State University. (AP Photo) A dirty tub is the least of … Continue reading In Praise of Mud
Claire of the Jungle
We’ve been in brush clean up mode these past few weeks, hauling the old, dead cedar trees over to the fire pile and waging war on the wild thorn bushes on the side yard. The weather has been indescribably gorgeous and I’m so glad to have the chance to spend all this time outside during the day with my little munchkin! Of course the “pick … Continue reading Claire of the Jungle
Celebrating Our First Harvest!
What’s tiny, red and tastes a bit spicy? Say hello to our first radish! Ok, so it’s not much, but I am SUPER excited to show off our first vegetable straight out of the hoop house. Claire was so eager to pick something other than lettuce leaves (she’s been munching on them for weeks whenever we would walk up to water) so I gave in … Continue reading Celebrating Our First Harvest!
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Just a quick post to wish you all a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I posted last year about a frugal find for exploring sculpture and how we tied it into learning about Saint Patrick and wanted to share for those of you new to the blog. Enjoy! Pin It http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js I hit the jackpot! Have you seen those Magic Nuudles Bloxx? They look like a … Continue reading Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
Early Spring Nature Activities
If you missed out last year in creating a nesting material dispenser for your backyard birds, buy some onions and hang on to that bag because now is the time! Last year we left out bunches of sparkling ribbon, pink yarn and batting and were treated to some pretty fabulous nests. We’re in a new house now and while walking in the woods, my husband … Continue reading Early Spring Nature Activities
Chalk In My Pocket 