Raising baby chickens is a rewarding task that leaves us with entertainment, wonderful learning opportunities, and of course, amazing eggs. If you have ever thought about raising your own chickens for eggs now is the time to consider giving your children the rare experience of having their very own backyard flock! My daughter is […]
What is a CSA and Why You Should Get One
April 30, 2013 by
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has been a huge help in the local living movement for the past 25 years. It is a great way to get your kids involved in the preparing and consuming of a wide variety of local foods, it helps support small, organic farmers and reduce greenhouse gas omissions since you buy […]
Planting a Three Sisters Garden
April 16, 2013 by
Short on space but still want a garden? Try planting a Three Sisters Garden with your kids this year! With a few modifications this Native American technique can even be adapted to grow in a pot and you can enjoy all the benefits of these plants that help each other grow in even the smallest […]
Simple Menu Planning On A Budget
April 11, 2013 by
Do you struggle to stay within your food budget or wish your budget went a little further to get the healthy, organic food you want? The best way to stick to a budget and get the most for your dollar is to plan a menu. Making a menu doesn’t have to be a hard or […]
Developing Handwriting Skills to Boost Reading Skills
March 27, 2013 by
One of the ways to boost your child’s reading skills is by teaching him to write his letters! Handwriting skills and reading skills are very closely interlinked. While reading seems like primarily a mental activity, developing handwriting skills can help kids hurdle many of the ‘normal’ reading pitfalls before they even begin to learn their […]
Gardening with Kids — Make Your Own Seed Tape
March 20, 2013 by
Making your own seed tape is a great way to ensure ideal spacing between seedlings, and it’s a fun project for the kids to do. My garden carrots are my kid’s favorite each and every year. Since they are so prized, I have set myself to learning the new tricks of making my own seed […]
Hanging Shape Bird Feeders
February 28, 2013 by
Spruce up your yard, help the birds, and get your kids involved! This simple project will have you cooking up some fun and creative bird feeders with your kids. Even though winter still has its hold on the temperature, spring has started to show here in the Pacific NW and I am LOVING it! Yesterday […]
TV Free Boredom Busters
January 30, 2013 by
“It rains 9 months of the year in Seattle.” Yes. It really does rain that much. Boredom is a guarantee each and every winter. Here in the Seattle area, it is pretty easy to settle into a movie marathon for a good 6 months. The best defense is a good arsenal of quick and easy […]
Leek and Potato Soup with Italian Sausage Recipe
January 23, 2013 by
Last week, we all caught the flu. Not the stomach flu, but the real flu. With body aches, headaches, restless sleep and rather awful coughing fits that lead to more body aches. I had armed myself with a few essentials for this season and luckily we all got over it pretty quickly, but soup was […]
Help Your Kids Set Goals for the New Year
January 2, 2013 by
New Year’s resolutions are not just for the grownups! Kids benefit greatly from setting, working towards and achieving their own New Year’s goals. Big or small! A list of questions can help guide your child through their own thoughts on their goals and give you a wonderful way to ‘take a picture’ of their personality […]
How to Preserve a Spider’s Web
September 28, 2012 by
As the Autumn equinox drew near, my children and I were struck by the changes outside. We started to spot crows flocking, squirrels frantically gathering, and beautiful spiders webs covered with dew on our daily nature walks. This week we found so many incredible webs that we wanted to find a way to keep […]
Gratitude
September 22, 2012 by
I breed morning people. If my little boys sleep until 7 am I am a lucky duck. Alex was even earlier. He woke up at 6 everyday without fail, and I only got relief after he was old enough to make his own breakfast… and then I had Logan and Luke. lol…. Most of the […]
