Great Spring Reads

March 27, 2009

Whether you have a stack of books lined up that you haven’t quite gotten around to, or you are looking for a great new book to curl up with, why not join me in making a Spring Reading List? Katrina of Callapidder Days has begun the Spring Reading Thing 2009 – simply make a list [...]

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Etsy Finds Friday

March 27, 2009

Lovingly handmade dolls and toys for the little ones, nature-inspired art, and a few little treats for you and your home fill today’s Etsy finds. Enjoy! Wood and lace – This sweet little hook from Coquelicot is made from (naturally) fallen trees; Gorgeously smooth hand-turned maple bowl from Urban Turn; The “lace” in this necklace [...]

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Discussion Topic: How Do You Define Success?

March 26, 2009

As I am in the process of shifting gears in my career, I have been thinking a lot about what it means, on a personal level, to be successful. There is a very narrow definition of success in the culture at large that mostly has to do with making boatloads of money and getting recognition [...]

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Top Tips For An Exciting Story Time

March 25, 2009

Both as a reading teacher and later, as a preschool teacher, much of my work has involved reading stories aloud to kids. Over the years, just as all teachers do, I have developed my favorite tricks and techniques for keeping wee audiences engaged. When you read with your child, you are laying the foundation for [...]

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Update: Sites I *Love*

March 24, 2009

Love Print by Made By Girl Hello folks! Just wanted to give you a little heads-up – I have added some delicious new sites to my list. I was waiting to put them into neat little categories, but eh, I can’t do it all. So why not make yourself a cup of tea and have [...]

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Backyard Homesteading Workshops

March 24, 2009

Between the economy, the green movement, and the resurgence of crafts and handmade goods, now feels like the ideal time to make a move towards more sustainable living. Reading this book got my mind racing with backyard homesteading possibilities (chickens! honeybees!), but it can be difficult to know where to begin. Books are fantastic, but [...]

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Do Good: Make a Child Smile!

March 24, 2009

It’s a fact: kids love getting mail. This simple truth led Alexandra Bakker to found Make A Child Smile, an organization devoted to helping children who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses get good stuff in the mail. If you want to help, go to the Make A child Smile website and click on “Featured Kids” [...]

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10 Things I Am Grateful For

March 23, 2009

Hello there! I thought I would kick off Monday with a little inspiration – I’ve made a list of 10 things I am grateful for, and I encourage you to do the same in the comments section. It is so important not to lose sight of the good things happening in our lives, don’t you [...]

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Etsy Finds Friday: Springtime Pleasures

March 20, 2009

1.For The Birthday Kid Gift Tag by Small Square Design 2.Summer Treats Gift Set by Cutiepie Company 3.Embroidered Sleeping Scented Kitty by Nicky Bee 4.Herb Garden Plant Markers by Nina Gibson Designs 5.Bobbin Bowl by Without Fear 6.Pacman Dress by April Scott

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Hunting For A Preschool, Part 2: Waldorf

March 19, 2009

Waldorf Wool Felt Crown by Little Red Caboose I believe that finding a preschool that will make you and your child happy is all about finding the right fit. There are a lot of options out there, and to be honest I don’t think any of them are perfect… but I know that when the [...]

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