Teaching Opportunities In Your Garden

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Post by Contributing Writer, Holly

I realize I’m talking about gardening, and it’s only February 1st.  Yes, there are probably a few more snowy and icy days still ahead, but, in my defense, I had flower plants peeking out of the ground last year on or about February 19th.  So…

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56 Inspirations for Housebound Days

Post by Contributing Writer, Beth

The weather outside has been dreadfully cold where I live on the Canadian prairies. All this past week there has been a severe cold front hovering over the prairies, and it has been approximately minus forty (and worse) for about 5 days straight. Needless to say, we’ve been fairly housebound

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Burlap & Branches: A Woodland Playroom

The “nesting” projects continue, as I finally put curtains up in our front room recently. It is mostly our children’s playroom, but also doubles as our family “hideaway”/living room when the rest of the house is full of guests.

This mysterious green-hued paint seems to change with the seasonal lighting of the surrounding windows. (It’s Mythic’s “Aged

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Weekend Inspiration {1.7}

I’ve been immersing myself in “nesting” projects these recent days, as well as phasing back into homeschooling after a bit of a break for celebrations, plus I have a stack of library books awaiting me! Here are some of my favorite links of the week:

{Food}

Oatmeal Banana Cookies @ Naturally Knocked Up… A great recipe to bake

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A Little Chef’s Apron or Art Smock

Our littlest kitchen helper now has his very own apron! He was so pleased with it.

During these past weeks of holiday baking, he has loved being right at my side, helping to pour and mix ingredients. (And has many of the kitchen utensil items’ names memorized, labeling the ladle, spatula, pastry brush, and more!)

The neck

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Special Sale: Wholesome Winter Activities for the Family

With Christmas Day just past, it’s not too late to savor the season with family activities for the Twelve Days of Christmas! Whether you want to focus on the spiritual meaning, or just have some creative activities on hand to keep little hands busy during a winter break from school, A Natural Noel offers

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DIY Gifts for Little Hands: A Homemade Family Christmas

Join me over at Passionate Homemaking today, where I’m sharing ideas to get children in on the fun of preparing Christmas gifts! Little ones love the joy of giving (as well as “helping make something”), and especially enjoy intentional moments together as a family.

Check out my list of some of our family’s favorite gifts to make

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Amazingly Five

My dear Gen girl,

I am so amazed to see you turn five-years-old! You have brought such joy (and mischief!) to our hearts, and sweet giggles to our home. I can’t imagine what the future holds for you, but I know that each day is richer when shared with you. You

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Counting Down to Christmas

Post by Contributing Writer, Emily

This last week we entered into the season of Advent, preparing and waiting for Christmas and the birth of Christ. We anticipate the joyfulness of the season through a multitude of traditions and activities.

As a child, I remember counting down the days until Christmas. My sisters and I would relish

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Weekend Inspiration {11.26}

We’ve been staying cozy inside, out of the regular downpours, serving lots of pumpkin spice lattes to our guests, munching on Thanksgiving leftovers, and getting started on homemade Christmas gifts. Here are some of my favorite links of the week:

{Food}

Coconut Chai Muffins @ Mexican Wildflower… I love chai!

{Faith}

Thanksgiving is a Place @ Pearls and Grace… Yes.

{Family}

Why

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