Keepin' it real
If You're Happy and You Know It
February 2, 2012
The snow crunched under the tires as I pulled into the library parking lot. At 4:00 pm the sun was still (!) well above the horizon, shining on the bay. Seeing the mounds of snow, shoved high by the snowplows with each successive storm this winter, Laurent eagerly asked if ...
A Barebones Homeschool Day
January 29, 2012
When push comes to shove, when there is a time crunch in our life and I have to choose between taking care of the homefront or doing a history/spelling/writing lesson with the kids, I choose homemaking.
An Open Hearted Letter To Moms of Young Children
January 24, 2012
My mother's heart - the heart that wants to nourish, encourage and teach (that's my mission) - speaking to your heart.
December Blues ~ All The Moments
December 8, 2011
Yesterday was just one of those days. A day of difficult moments. At a time of year you don't want difficult (when do you want difficult moments?) because it's Christmas, and there's holiday music and pretty lights everywhere and candles burning, and shouldn't that make you feel happy? I was ...
Toques (Knits By Nana) ~ What's Your Craft?
December 5, 2011
Toque - A winter hat. Pronounced tu·k. From Wikipedia (I know, the most trusted reference around): The fashion is said to have originated with the coureurs de bois, French and Métis fur traders, who kept their woollen nightcaps on for warmth during cold winter days. Such hats are known in ...
The Truth About Transition
November 29, 2011
In the last couple weeks I've had interesting comments and feedback from some of you, appreciating my honesty and transparency in this move. You ain't seen nothing yet. I don't mean to make any of you squirm. This is not a tell-all blog. There are certain subjects I just don't ...
A Soapmaking Journey
October 20, 2011
I've realized from some of your comments on earlier posts that maybe you were hoping for specific recipes this week. Sorry to disappoint. The rest of soap week posts: Some People Bake ~ I Make Soap Soap Making Supplies & Where to Find Them Soap Making Q & A ~ ...
