From the monthly archives:

April 2009

A Secret Garden Gate

April 6, 2009

When I was a little girl, I went to kindergarten literally right next door to my dear babysitter/nanny, Jimmie, and she had a secret gate that went directly from the parking area of the school into her backyard. It was amazing. She would be waiting for me each day in the pick up area, and [...]

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Etsy Finds Friday

April 3, 2009

Happy Friday, everyone! This week’s Etsy finds include lovely handmade ceramics, delicate jewelry, handcrafted blocks, creative toys, and a little gorgeousness from San Salvador… First up, we have Jill Rosenwald’s swoon-worthy handmade ceramics – any of which would make a fantastic Mother’s Day gift; Wood Elements creates all sorts of beautiful hand-turned wood items like [...]

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Knock, Knock, It’s Lori From Camp Creek!

April 3, 2009

As a very special supplement to my post on Reggio-Inspired schools (read the post here), I am so pleased to share this interview with you today – Lori Pickert was the director of a Reggio-Inspired school for many years and is currently a project-based homeschooling Mama, educational consultant, and the force behind three blogs – [...]

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Farm To Table: A Roving Culinary Adventure

April 3, 2009

The scene is set: A long table is laid with a white tablecloth, wine is poured, and there is a happy buzz of conversation as guests tuck into a five course feast – but this is no restaurant. Outstanding in the Field, a unique business founded by Jim Denevan in 1999, brings together chefs and [...]

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Hunting For A Preschool, Part 3: Reggio-Inspired

April 1, 2009

This is the third part in an ongoing series about finding the right preschool for your family; you can read the introduction here. The first posts covered Montessori and Waldorf schools. “Imagination” by naokosstoop Full disclosure: I taught in a Reggio-Inspired school for three years, and overall I really enjoyed the experience. There are so [...]

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