Welcome to Waldorf Mom Wisdom- our new guest post feature : Today we have Jennifer Tan of Syrendell Scheduling handwork projects by the season is a nice way to make sure that you are including handwork regularly into your home rhythm. The key to success is to plan well in ... Continue Reading »
Solstice Sun, Shining Bright Shortest Day & Longest Night Solstice Wish of Hope and Cheer Peace on Earth throughout the Year We did our Winter Solstice Spiral Festival with a small group of families last night. I really love this night! To me it is so magical and such a time of ... Continue Reading »
We had a wonderful 1st Day of Spring. The weather was wonderful and we were able toenjoy the day. We started with a Spring Poem.Last year we saved pepper seeds from our garden, so we planted them today in our eco-pots. Still a bit cold here, we can bring them in if the nights get below 40.Then, we ... Continue Reading »
We had a lovely time making our own candles this year. As we had just finished talking about time, seasons and calendars, it was perfect for discussing Ground Hog day, coming of spring and how people in pasttimes used candles in their lives.A few notes on candlemaking* get all supplies ahead of time ... Continue Reading »
We had such a wonderful day last week, I wanted to share.I started by reading the story of Babushka from Family, Food & Friends. Then we made our Three Kings cake (gingerbread this year!) I strung up the 12 stars to represent the 12 Days of Christmas, as this is the 12th Day. We sang the ... Continue Reading »
I have been so busy this holiday season with normal busy stuff and also planning out my business for 2011, so I thought I would just put up 1 post that will "catch up" the past month! I am dedicated to more frequent posts next year ;) Hope you all had a wonderful season and are looking to the ... Continue Reading »
Did you know that Advent starts this Sunday? The winter festival season will be in full swing in just days. Are you prepared? Thinking back over the past few years, I have learned so much about the true meaning of this "season". This is what I love about Waldorf, it has turned out 1-day ... Continue Reading »
My "baby" finally lost that big front tooth this weekend. I say "baby", but as you know I have twins, so that is impossible. But, she is my smaller less-tooth-loosing sweetie. In fact, her sister lost her front tooth almost 1 1/2 yrs ago!But, here we are and it was nice to have that time in between, ... Continue Reading »
Our festival this year was extended due to 5 days of rain. We spent a rainy day telling a lovely story by Christine Natale from her "Fairy Tales" book called "The Strong Boy". While I told the story, we warmed our beeswax. Then we each made part of the dragon and fastened him to ... Continue Reading »
After hopping down the bunny trail and finding the hidden baskets, we were awakened by girls clamored into our bed to announce the muddy bunny paw prints they found in the kitchen! And a few pieces of lettuce from our garden!The rest of morning was spent together baking Hot Cross Buns, a yearly ... Continue Reading »
