It's official! Living Peacefully with Children has finally made the move. After much consideration, some badgering from my fellow bloggers, and a push from my husband, Living peacefully with Children now has a new web address: http://livingpeacefullywithchildren.com I'm very happy about it, after some initial bemoaning, and look forward to some changes on this blog.... Continue Reading →
It's official!. Living Peacefully with Children has finally made the move. After much consideration, some badgering from my fellow bloggers, and a push from my husband, Living peacefully with Children now has a new web address: http://livingpeacefullywithchildren.com I'm very happy about it, after some initial bemoaning, and look forward to some changes on this blog.... Continue Reading →
Fall calls to me to make aromatic food. Nothing says September quite like apples and cinnamon. Cinnamon applesauce made in the slow cooker not only tastes delicious and is free from preservatives, it makes our house smell wonderful. This recipe makes a nice chunky (or process for smooth) applesauce with a pleasant sweat tarness. Slow... Continue Reading →
Temperatures are beginning to drop. Breezes wisp through leaves that will soon be falling. Apples are plopping on the ground. This is my favorite time of year. While the rest of the world is gearing up for more activities, I find myself wanting to sit back and enjoy the season. It's an inner struggle for... Continue Reading →
I'm happy to share a guest post with you today. Kassandra Brown of Parent Coaching speaks of how conflict can be an opportunity. In addition to sharing her thoughts here concerning how we can turn conflict into a way to both connect and better understand our children and ourselves, Kassandra has a special coaching offer... Continue Reading →
Last week I headed out into the woods with kids in tow. This isn't a singular occurrence. My children and I are often in the woods. We know all of our local nature centers very well. However, this day, I was leading a co-op class on tree identification. I have to admit that identifying trees... Continue Reading →
I have to admit that I have never understood coffee drinkers. The bitter taste and stomach aches after trying a sip are definitely a turn off for me. It turns out that I'm actually allergic to coffee, from which my original aversion may stem. Married to a coffee drinker for almost 14 years now, I've... Continue Reading →
Earlier this year, I received a summons for jury duty. Now, while I respect that it is my duty and responsibility to serve as a juror, I was worried. I have a young nursling who nurses frequently and being away from her for a long period of time really wasn't conducive to nursing. While I was... Continue Reading →
Last Spring, after finding a groove in my blogging, or should I say my self-expression through blogging, I found myself circling, uncertain of which direction I was headed after a comment from a friend. I lost sight of my target. I wasn't uncertain of my beliefs, although I constantly challenge my own beliefs to make... Continue Reading →
It's "back to school" time, and many families are purchasing school supplies. Even homeschoolers and unschoolers, such as ourselves, are hitting up deals and stocking up on things their children may need in the upcoming year. It was around this time last year, that I read a post written by a well-known blogger concerning this... Continue Reading →
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