If you are following along with the Advent series, you can get to the original post here, and the Week 3 post here. One of the simplest and most rewarding ways to learn about animals in the winter is bird-watching. It can be done indoors or out, and is a great activity to engage little… Continue reading Advent Week 3 Activity :: Bird-Watching with Kids
Author: kris
Gifts Kids Can Make + Give
Below are twelve gifts that are simple and engaging enough for kids to make as Christmas or other gifts for teachers, friends, and family. Some have links to posts that we’ve published here at Tiny Peasant, and others are just to provide the idea or send you somewhere else to get the full instructions! All… Continue reading Gifts Kids Can Make + Give
Simply Healthy Fudge
This is some seriously simple fudge! With some nourishing ingredients, and no added sugars, I’m thinking it is going to make an appearance several times in 2014! We made this our official December recipe for our 10 year old’s baking program, which means we *had* to make it three times. Ahem. We decided to make… Continue reading Simply Healthy Fudge
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!
Advent Week 2 Activity :: Plant Based Decorations
If you are following along with the Advent series, you can get to the original post here, and the Week 2 post here. While I’m not a big fan of crafts made out of food, I do love the simplicity of popcorn garlands. We love to mix popcorn and cranberries and then rather than hanging the… Continue reading Advent Week 2 Activity :: Plant Based Decorations
Advent Week 2 Activity :: Herbal Salves
I’m just going to share a little bit about Calendula and how to make an infused oil, and then you’ll get a wonderful salve recipe and photos contributed by Maria Epp. If you are following along with the Advent series, you can get to the original post here, and the Week 2 post here. … Continue reading Advent Week 2 Activity :: Herbal Salves
Dressember :: Day 9
First, I promise we wore dresses for the last couple days – we just didn’t get a chance to photograph them. So, we will carry on from here! There are still two days left to enter our giveaway of Urban Peasant neckwear! Head on over and enter!
Advent Week 2 Activity :: How to Make Vanilla
If you’re following along with our Advent series, you can find the original post here, and the Week 2 overview here. Making vanilla is worth it just for the smell alone. I had a pile of little ones on my lap after I wrapped up, just because my hands carried the sweet scent of… Continue reading Advent Week 2 Activity :: How to Make Vanilla
The Great Christmas Tree Dilemma
We’ve been married for over eleven years and have had little ones for over six of those. Ever since we were married, we made a commitment to live simply, to respect the environment, and to create a peaceful and warm home environment. So, where do Christmas trees fit in to all of that? Mike’s family… Continue reading The Great Christmas Tree Dilemma
Dressember :: Day 6
Even though it took all day to get a photo taken (thus the darker evening light and grainy texture), we were both wearing our dresses all day. It was a busy day of Christmas crafting and decorating – pipe cleaners, crocheting, pasting and play dough; stockings and sparkling white lights… things we are so fortunate… Continue reading Dressember :: Day 6