We work hard as mamas! Yet we often neglect ourselves when it comes to spending time or money on ourselves. Here you’ll find Holiday Gift Ideas for Natural Mamas. Also great for Mother’s Day gift ideas! Let’s…
What makes great gifts for a simple childhood? I say either experience gifts, like museum memberships or creative activities. Or, toys that encourage open-ended play. Here are gift ideas for a simple childhood with specific suggestions. Send…
The crisp fall air, some hot apple cider, and a good book! All calling for some “couch time.” How lucky we are to be homeschooling where we can cozy up with our children and a great book…
Years ago, Friday night became family game night at our house. Laughing, sharing, and building memories. Here are the best games for families and family game night. Our family’s all-time favorites. Send this list to the grandparents…
Yes, it’s true. We have to be vulnerable to homeschool. To allow ourselves to be imperfect and to be seen. And in Waldorf homeschooling in particular, all of our flaws and shortcomings when it comes to the…
Gift giving and receiving can be problematic in families. Seems a bit ironic when we’re trying to simplify and build a home environment based on love and gratitude. But every year around the winter holidays, I get…
The books listed below are our family’s favorite wholesome winter holiday books for children. For reading and giving. Over 50 favorites are listed here! I have organized them into the categories of Winter, Christmas, Winter Solstice, Chanukah,…
Does the idea of gathering around the table warm your heart like it does mine? Let’s explore menu planning for your family. And, I know it’s not always easy to pull off. Here is the story of…
I love the walk outdoors on a cool autumn night around our neighborhood. But not all the candy. There’s just too much Halloween candy. Seeing all the children dressed up, the time they take considering and designing…
This is a guest post by Sheila Petruccelli, homeschooling mother of two and blogger at Sure As the World. Sheila and I met at Taproot. She was first a client of mine before becoming a dear friend….