We did our first ever Waldorf Gnome project. This was so much fun! It takes a bit of trial and error, but once you figure it out, it goes fast. I used this tutorial that was very helpful. My girls did their own King and Queen Gnomes out of wooden clothespins. They were a bit harder to do than my ... Continue Reading »
Ground Hog Day!
February 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This is our groundhog, inspired by the book "Go to sleep Groundhog!". We also celebrated Candlemas/Brigid's Day by lighting candles at our meals and having Candlemas Crepe's. We talked of the return of longer days and read a story of Brigid. Our week celebration will continue by making our own ... Continue Reading »
Horse Play
February 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We found a horse stable close to our house and Lily & Brooke wanted to go pet some horses.I talked to the instructor about lessons and they got to walk around the ring a few times on a small pony named Marilyn. We are meditating on whether or not we want to do the riding lessons. I know that it ... Continue Reading »
Chocolate Scones
January 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We baked these wonderful scones last week and they were gone so quickly *wink* that the girls wanted to make more. So, they each got their own mixing bowl and added the ingredients and made their own. We varied one batch due to running out of orange juice. I substituted milk and we added cinnamon, ... Continue Reading »
Windowsill Herbs
January 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I am always using fresh parsley in my recipes. It adds such a crisp taste and added iron too! Our climate is mild enough to grow it all winter, so I try to keep a bunch handy on the windowsill.It is especially wonderful in my Israeli cous cous.2 cups boiling water1 cup cous cous (large pearl or ... Continue Reading »
