On a recent trip to the park with family, we were pleasantly surprised to find an old mill museum open for visitors. The boys had a blast checking out the old stone mill, watching it turn and grind the grain into flour, and the best part – feeling its smooth texture on their hands. The… Continue reading Old Mill Wisdom
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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!
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
Timing is Everything
We had a blast out at our friends’ farm this weekend – playing outside, planting some wheat grass for the chickens, playing games, a daddy dance party, cooking and eating, and sharing in a snowshoe adventure. What were we reminded of through this adventure? Timing is everything. We let the morning get away from us,… Continue reading Timing is Everything