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
Tiny Makers: Crafty Gifts
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
Tiny Makers: Pantry 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
Tiny Faves: Winter Gear Guide
The other day, our two youngest (5 and 8) woke up, got dressed, came downstairs and made some breakfast. They then got on all of their winter gear (from wool socks to balaclavas) and were outside working on a snow slide by 9am. With zero help from me. It got me to thinking others might wonder… Continue reading Tiny Faves: Winter Gear Guide
Herbal Bath Salts
Take a couple of nature’s gifts, mix them together and add to steaming water for a healing and rejuvenating experience. These mineral & herbal blend bath salts have a lot to offer in the gifting department: few ingredients; super simple to make; beautiful end result; useful for anyone who has a tub or even a basin… Continue reading Herbal Bath Salts
Paying it Forward
Despite the feeling that these last few weeks have been a bit disjointed overall, a lovely thread has woven its way through them. It started as we revisited and acted out the story of St. Martin. The story tells of a soldier who pushes back against societal norms and splits his own cloak in two to… Continue reading Paying it Forward
Enchanted Halloween
This year marked one of our best halloween celebrations yet, thanks to the amazing group of families in our weekly learning cooperative. The whole crew of us gathered in the forest, the kids dressed up in their Halloween costumes, and the parents ready with simple yet engaging activities. After sharing some warm apple cider, the kids made… Continue reading Enchanted Halloween
Lately, in photos…
Lately, we’ve been… Enjoying fall leaves: Working on “animal” projects: Attempting homemade dye: Keeping busy in the kitchen: Making halloween costumes & decor:
Lately… in photos
Today in our gratitude journals, one of the prompts was something that falls. Leaves. Apples. Helicopter seeds. Falling stars… I’ve been thinking about writing a post for quite some time, and feeling irritated with myself for not making time or feeling motivated. Taking a cue from today’s gratitude prompt and the beauty in letting go,… Continue reading Lately… in photos
Day in a Homeschool Life // Noe Venable
This post is part of a series called Day in a Homeschool Life. This community of homeschoolers would love to hear from you about your typical learning day and how your homeschool family rolls. Head over to the Day in a Homeschool Life page for submission guidelines. It’s super easy and stress-free. Come on over and help us… Continue reading Day in a Homeschool Life // Noe Venable