Whether celebrated for it’s religious significance, as a family tradition, or as a way of welcoming spring, we can all agree that Easter is about new life; blades of grass poking through freshly thawed soil, tender shoots emerging from a deep slumber, just as we breathe in the fresh spring air after a long, dark… Continue reading Mindfully Celebrating Easter: Basket Stuffers
Month: March 2013
Mindfully Celebrating Easter: Dyeing Eggs
One of my fondest childhood memories of Easter is dyeing Easter eggs in my grandmother’s kitchen, surrounded by family, while snacking on grandma’s famous Paska (Polish Easter bread). I can recall the sweet, yeasty taste of the homemade bread, the smell of the local pickerel or ham we’d enjoy later at dinner, the whole boiled eggs… Continue reading Mindfully Celebrating Easter: Dyeing Eggs
this moment
“A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.” {joining Soule Mama today} If you’re inspired to follow along, please leave a link to your moment in the comments!
homemade (banana-based) ice cream
Our almost thirteen year old had friends sleep over the other night. We generally try not to be too weird and embarrass him by serving kombucha, homemade almond milk, and the like (though a few friends have really enjoyed kombucha). After reluctantly buying a few “healthy” convenience foods for them at our local health food… Continue reading homemade (banana-based) ice cream
snow + a mud pie kitchen
You don’t have to let the snow stop your children from enjoying nature exploration. Whether you have several feet of snow, slush, or just plain mud in your yard, you can provide tools for your children to create an enchanting natural play area they will adore. Over the past few years, some of our kitchen… Continue reading snow + a mud pie kitchen
Games for Kids: Puzzle Bingo & Balancing
Recently I shared a couple of our family’s favourite games. Carrying on with that, here are a couple more that are adored by our children. TRAVELLING BINGO This simple, and whimsically-designed game has a permanent home on our learning shelf in the living room and is brought down to the carpet area once or… Continue reading Games for Kids: Puzzle Bingo & Balancing
{this moment}
“A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.” {joining Soule Mama today} If you’re inspired to follow along, please leave a link to your moment in the comments!