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Supplies for Creativity ~ Paper Crafts

March 3, 2011

Answering the question: what kind of art supplies, tools, materials, etc. do you consider a must-have in the home?

A Felted Green Toque

February 24, 2011

Since we are moving back to Canada it's time to start talking like a Canadian again, eh? I never did lose my western Canadian accent, though it is quite diminished. People who meet me, even now after eleven years living outside of Canada, comment on my speech. They don't mention ...

Creativity in our Homeschool ~ A Little Background

January 24, 2011

I could see from the very beginning that my children wanted to make and do and I determined to give them the freedom to do that. And then a realization dawned on me, the same freedom I gave them I wanted to give myself.

How To Make Simple Soap ~ A Video Tutorial

January 17, 2011

Last September our family got a teeny, tiny video camera. We wanted this mostly for recording and producing video of our outdoor adventures, like this one of Damien's seven day hike in Wyoming last fall. Also, we have a theatrical daughter (number 3) who we thought might appreciate a tool ...

A Cardinal in an Evergreen ~ The Boy's Got a Gift

January 13, 2011

Last month as Laurent was busy creating Christmas gifts for other members of the family I dropped a not-so-subtle hint that mommy also would appreciate some art for Christmas. I'm happy being his number one fan (and the person who budgets for and buys art supplies) but it was nice ...

Pepper & Spice Muscle Rub Recipe Inspiration

December 28, 2010

Another present under the tree for family this year. To make this muscle rub I used the method described in the post How to Make an Herbal Salve. This year I made some improvements to the recipe, most notably the addition of organic, Maine grown peppers and essential oils. Chosen ...