FIMBY Goodreads
May 15, 2008
Back in the days before I spent all my spare time creating FIMBY I used to respond to family e-mails (sorry guys I haven't forgotten about you), watch movies with my husband, write the occasional blog, take hot baths, make luscious homemade soap, go to bed at a decent hour ...
Treehuggers and proud of it
May 14, 2008
My children don't even know they are environmentalists but they do know they are (gasp) tree huggers. They don't know this could be a shameful admission in some crowds. Don't tell them, I'm proud of who they are and so are they apparently. Out of the blue Celine had this ...
Mother's Day - The Day After
May 12, 2008
homemade soap curing in kitchenToday I surrender to the realities of homemaking and motherhood: breakfast dishes dirty floors an empty fridge I determine to quiet my restless creative spirit and appreciate the beauty of: ordered clothes drawers clean counters food prepared with love Keeping a home of peace, love and ...
Mother's Day gifts
May 11, 2008
I know you're all dying to know exactly what kind of card Laurent was making me this week. This morning it was unveiled. A picture made by pounding flowers onto paper and outlining with ink. My kids are amazing. The sun and its rays from dandelion The ground made from, ...
Dandelion Love
May 9, 2008
This afternoon I listened as Laurent hammered a Mother's Day card/gift for me. "Thunk, thunk" followed by running downstairs (he was working in his room upstairs above the kitchen) and "I gotta go outside for something". Back indoors and upstairs. More banging, more trips outdoors. I know flowers were involved ...
Biologist Cowboy - Cleanliness Optional
May 7, 2008
My youngest two decided to be cowboys today. But even cowboys need to take a break from the open range now and then to investigate microscopic pond life. In this photo Laurent is using a pipette to "suck up" minute wiggling animals from the water. He can stare at last ...
How to make an easy comfrey poultice
May 6, 2008
I recommend comfrey as one of the first things to grow in your yard, especially if you have little kids who can be prone to injuries.
