When Alice Rumphius was a little girl, she vowed that when she grew up she would travel the world and live in a house by the sea. “ There is a third thing you must do,” her grandfather told her. “ You must do something to make the world more beautiful.” Miss Rumphius fulfilled her … [Read more...] about Teach Your Children Earth Stewardship By Planting a “Miss Rumphius Garden”
Archives for May 2013
New Kind of Sexy
Dearest One, Today we mark ten years of marriage. Happily, even. With a touch of pride and a cautious joy. Given that a few short months ago I didn’t think I wanted to stay married I’d say we’re doing pretty well. Ten years ago when I married you under the muggy late-spring sun on … [Read more...] about New Kind of Sexy
Easy Homemade Burger Patties
We don't use buns in our family. (Insert butt jokes here). I keep seeing gluten-free recipes around that I want to try, but meh, that's too much effort and when you've cleaned up all manner of bodily fluids and smashed food bits and mushed banana and paint and … [Read more...] about Easy Homemade Burger Patties
Banana-Pecan Bread
This banana bread was yesterday's gift to me. I made it in between the usual 4-kids-under-4 emergencies and disasters, cuddling a teething, nap-striking baby, and crock-potting a roast chicken for dinner. (Is crock-potting a word? I'm gonna go ahead and declare it one.) I had some … [Read more...] about Banana-Pecan Bread
Farming with Children: Thoughts from a Novice Homesteader
Post by contributor, Marissa. When we moved across the country to a tiny community in rural Nova Scotia, we bought our seven and a half acres with a big old duplex farm house without having seen it other than a video and pictures. With grand - if slightly vague - dreams of our own … [Read more...] about Farming with Children: Thoughts from a Novice Homesteader
How I Use a Muffin Tin to Get My Kids to Eat (Almost) Anything
There is a sweet little trick I discovered a few years ago. I don't remember where I first learned it. Somewhere in internet land, I'm sure. It's a brilliant idea that carries magical powers to increase the excitement over healthy snacks by at least 74.3 percent. Minimum. It's true - … [Read more...] about How I Use a Muffin Tin to Get My Kids to Eat (Almost) Anything