Making lip balm has been on our to do list for a while now. Last month I finally ordered some little pots, and today the kids decided it was time. We pulled out the box of essential oils, our various oils and butters, and got to work. We experimented a bit and came up with... Continue Reading →
R. T. Kaelin, author of the fabulous Progeny, has done it again. Prophecy, the second novel in The Children of the White Lions series does not disappoint fans. The addition of new characters, races, and warring duchies manages to add to the complexity of the novel without undermining the purity of the purity of... Continue Reading →
It's election season in the United States. In a month voters will flock to the polls in order to vote for the candidates they think will best serve as our representatives, including the person they think will best serve as our country's president. With that, political discussion are popping up all over. That's a good... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the October 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Instilling a Healthy Self-Image This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared confessions, wisdom, and goals for helping children love who they are. Please read to the... Continue Reading →
I've often looked for nice, easy projects that would make nice gifts. Needing a project that would meet these requirements, I made this easy pattern. This is my first pattern which I actually wrote down while knitting and I am happy to say it is now on Ravelry! In celebration, I am giving one reader... Continue Reading →
These wrist warmers are super easy and knit up quickly - perfect for making for yourself of gifting to others! Easy Ribbed Wrist Warmers Supplies: 4.5 mm circular needles (US size 7) worsted weight yarn stitch markers stitch holders or scrap of yarn darning needle for weaving in ends Make 2 (I highly recommend knitting... Continue Reading →
I would never want a midwife assisted birth. That comes as a shock to many people. We are crunchy, pro-breastfeeding, pro-intact, cosleeping, unschooling, consensual living, attachment parenting types. People who don't know us well assume that we would fall right into the midwife at home camp. We don't. The research fanatics that we are, we... Continue Reading →
This is a joint giveaway between Living Peacefully with Children and Novel Obsession. You may enter from one site. My family, like so many other families, has been entranced by the Harry Potter series. From magic wands to golden snitches, our home is filled with the magical wonder of Harry Potter and imagination. To share... Continue Reading →
I'd like to introduce a new series that will soon be hosted on Living peacefully with Children: Attachment Parents Get Real! The goal of the series is to put faces to attachment parenting. Attachment parenting is for everyone regardless of gender, race, educational background, work status, or any other differentiating factor. Attachment parenting is about... Continue Reading →
I am proud and honored to be a volunteer with the Natural Parents Network (NPN), a community of natural-minded parents and parents-to-be where you will be informed, empowered, and inspired. When you visit the NPN’s website you can find articles and posts about Activism, Balance, Consistent Care, Ecological Responsibility, Family Safety, Feeding With Love, Gentle... Continue Reading →
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