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”
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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
Using a Nature Plate to Tell the Story of Easter
This post is from one of Red & Honey's new monthly contributors, Marissa of Becoming Kindred! She'll be sharing an awesome post every month. Welcome Marissa! *** We are an outdoors loving family and it is common practice throughout the year to bring pieces of nature in doors … [Read more...] about Using a Nature Plate to Tell the Story of Easter
5 Handmade Gift Ideas To Make With Your Kids
(This is my monthly post over at Frugal Granola) Now that Thanksgiving is officially over, there’s really no excuse to tone down the Christmas talk. Yippee! (says the Christmas-enthusiast-who-started-listening-to-Christmas-music-in-October). Handmade gifts have enjoyed a … [Read more...] about 5 Handmade Gift Ideas To Make With Your Kids
14 Ways to Connect With Your Child
1. Look In Their Eyes First thing in the morning, look into your child’s eyes. See the world and the twinkling of innocence. Hold his gaze and whisper affirmations, or even just a simple ‘I love you babe’. Follow his lead and cuddle, play, or whatever he wants, to start the day off … [Read more...] about 14 Ways to Connect With Your Child
How To Revive Dried-Out Play-Dough
This morning as my kids were playing with play-dough at their little table in the kitchen, they were happily smooshing and rolling to their heart's content. Then, it would occur to the three-and-a-half-year-old that he really should let his cars and trains join in the fun. He runs … [Read more...] about How To Revive Dried-Out Play-Dough