Month: December 2015

Whether your children board the iconic yellow school bus and head off to the local school, or pull on their slippers and head to the family table for school, there are many ways to create a rich learning environment in your home. Learning doesn’t have to be compartmentalized into school or homeschool hours; it’s all… Continue reading Creating a Rich Winter Learning Enviro

A few things we were up to before Christmas… // crafting, learning, gaming // advent // holiday making in the kitchen // holiday parties with friends // lego contest entries // eating at great local restaurants and checking out installations of my design work // everyday crafting and learning fun        

As the days shorten and the glow of the sun lessens, we aim to preserve the warmth and beauty of the sun in our homes and hearts. To celebrate and carry that warmth of the sun with us into the darkness, these paper lanterns are a fairly simple and remarkably rewarding activity, perfect for fall and… Continue reading Carrying the Warmth of the Sun: DIY Paper Lanterns

I’ve definitely been guilty of double and triple checking that my child is sure he or she wants to sew their project that way, or wear those pants with that shirt… yet I bite my lip more often than not and truly have a heart to embrace their individuality. But it is sure tough work sometimes. Our society generally views children as… Continue reading kids are capable

As we’ve been talking about bringing light into the world, and being the change we wish to see, the kids have been drawn back to their Heal the Lake Kids project. They have spent hours reworking their website, and making new design updates. Colouring pages are the latest project, and you can get in on… Continue reading Heal the Lake Kids: Colouring Pages

Our kiddos really get the craft-craze around the holidays and are eager to make gifts for friends and family. I often seek out materials other than the typical craft supply stock – natural, warm, and inviting materials. Things we find on nature walks and repurpose into new works of art. The following projects use almost entirely… Continue reading Tiny Makers: Crafty Gifts

Ever wonder how to find a balance between celebrating the holidays without a focus on consumerism and feeding the love for giving within your children? Our littles love to give gifts and we have tried to find that balance in our own home. For this reason, and for the love of crafting, our tiny folk put… Continue reading Tiny Makers: Pantry Gifts