Spa Day

Spa Day

Last Friday the boys took a day trip to the New England Aquarium in Boston. It was Laurent's special date with Daddy as last year both girls went to concerts alone with Damien. With our move just seven weeks away it was now or never for this much planned and ...

Get Outside

Get Outside

According to the calendar it's spring. Of course we've had snow most every day this week but it melts. Bless its soul. As far as I know snow does not have a soul but you know what I mean. For the last couple of weeks I've taken the kids on ...

The Gallery ~ Saving Children's Creative Projects

The Gallery ~ Saving Children's Creative Projects

A few of you have asked what we do with all our children's art and creations. To be sure we don't keep it all but we aren't minimalists when it comes to their creative energies either. What we do with their creations really depends on what it is.

(A Look Back at) Herbal Strategies for Winter Health

(A Look Back at) Herbal Strategies for Winter Health

Now that spring is officially here I'd like to share my herbal strategies for winter health, based on our experience this past winter.

Up Close & Personal ~ New Glasses

Up Close & Personal ~ New Glasses

I got new glasses recently. Damien took the first two photos in this post. I took the last one, which is so close you get to see the pores on my forehead. Lucky you.

Miniatures ~ Dollhouse & Resources

Miniatures ~ Dollhouse & Resources

Making your own cardboard dollhouses and resource recommendations.

Miniatures ~ Medieval Castles

Miniatures ~ Medieval Castles

Celine has been the main mastermind behind these three castles. She first built one for herself and then gifted castles to Brienne and Laurent for their birthdays. Now all the children have their own castle and sundry lords, ladies, stewards, ladies-in-waiting, scullery maids, peasants, carts, stock, banquet food, fields (alternating strips of green felt), stables etc.