We began our day by making paper suns- one side black for the darkness, one side yellow for the sun. Tonight we put the dark side out and in the morning we will change it to the sun!Then we baked spiral cookies..yum.. Here is the recipe, with step-by-step instructions. Tonight we have a few families ... Continue Reading »
So much to do, so little time…
December 4, 2009 By 2 Comments
As we plunge into this first week of Advent, my head is spinning with ideas, thoughts and "shoulds". While washing the dishes, I started thinking about what I really enjoyed about the holidays. And what I don't. Sometimes I wonder why we spend so much time and energy doing things we think we are ... Continue Reading »
The Tree
December 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
My husband puts the lights on our tree each year. I decorate. But, now we have 2 other little elves to help! It is magical to listen to our favorite carols while unwrapping precious ornaments from years past. "Ooh,remember this one?" "We made these last year.." Before children, I had to have a ... Continue Reading »
The Lantern Walk
November 12, 2009 By 2 Comments
We read stories about Saint Martin and sang Lantern songs all day long..The Lantern Walk is such a magical part of journey to the holidays.. the girls look so forwardto this each year and this one was especially so, since they are coming of age to really understand Saint Martin's story.We used our ... Continue Reading »
Fairy Capes
October 12, 2009 By 1 Comment
I decided to sew Fairy Capes for my girls birthday party. They were surprisingly easy and look great! Maybe someone can use this as a pattern for Halloween costume.Here is a basic tutorial. I used 1 yard flowy fabric. Hem sides and bottom. Measure how long from child's shoulders. I just eyed it up ... Continue Reading »
Michaelmas
October 1, 2009 By 1 Comment
We attended our first official Waldorf Festival with the homeschooling group in Asheville, NC.Though it was raining, they set up inside a school used for waldorf-inspired preschool/kindy classes. There was a wonderful puppet-show, fairy wand making, corn-husk doll making and a cider press! We ... Continue Reading »
Festival File Folder
September 19, 2009 By 6 Comments
Here is a great tip now that the season of Waldorf Festivals is beginning. A few years ago, I went online and printed out songs, verses, recipes, etc. for each festival. I started a Festivals folder. So, now I just start at the beginning for Michaelmas and put it at the back when finished, then my ... Continue Reading »
Planting Spring Wheat grass
March 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Each year at the Spring Equinox, we plant wheat grass in baskets, shallow dishes or plates. It always looks so festive and lasts through the spring. ... Continue Reading »
Day of Love
February 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Here are some sweet treats we received from our favorite Valentine, my hubby. We spent a snuggly, rainy day just enjoying each other. Then me and DH went to a nice dinner. ... 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 »
