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Author: kris
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!
nurturing young artists: art supplies part one
I’ve always been drawn to quality goods. Does anyone else inevitably pick out the most expensive item when shopping? At times that high price tag doesn’t actually equate to high quality, but our family has learned that investing in quality items is a good method of stewardship over the long haul. We can apply this… Continue reading nurturing young artists: art supplies part one
Games for Kids: Bug Balancing + Harvest Time
Growing up, our family didn’t play a lot of games. There were adult games of dice and cards that the kids would listen in on, and eventually, as a sort of rite of passage, be granted a seat at the table for the first round or two before bedtime. I have now played more… Continue reading Games for Kids: Bug Balancing + Harvest Time
Espaliered Apples
If you’re like me and you love things to look beautiful, you desire to grow your own food, and you live in the city, you just might fall in love with the centuries-old practice of espalier, which is training trees flat against a supporting structure. In the middle ages, espalier was used in castle courtyards where space… Continue reading Espaliered Apples
Valentine’s Day Freebie
I’m not a huge fan of Valentine’s Day and how consumeristic it all seems. Or pink. That said, I do love letting others know I love them and encouraging our kids to do the same. A fun little project was designing the tags for the kids to use on gifts for grandparents and friends. I hope… Continue reading Valentine’s Day Freebie
Nourishing Hot Cocoa
You can feel good about serving this rich and nourishing cocoa to both little ones and adults. Unlike store-bought versions, this recipe is free of refined sugars, oils, and additives. If you’re used to packaged cocoa, you may have to increase the sweetener content and then slowly work your way down. The cinnamon will increase… Continue reading Nourishing Hot Cocoa