Crayons can be recycled into almost any shape. I used the LEGO Minifigure Ice Cube Tray to make these little recycled crayons for my LEGO loving children. I have a lot more put away for when we need a gift for a little friend. While working with melted wax may be something for aparent to do,... Continue Reading →
Photo by Paul AloeWith each new sunrise, we are given a fresh new day. With this renewal comes fresh opportunities to savor ourselves, our loved ones, and the world around house. Morning is a sacred time, as we awaken and ground ourselves in the new day. As such, we can set the tone for the... Continue Reading →
Phot by Florin GorganLife is like a book. They can come in all manner of sizes and colors. Each day is like a new page, inviting us not only to participate in those things written out beforehand but to embrace the ideas and contemplate the meaning behind them. Some books are packed so full of... Continue Reading →
Megan is on the run with her two young charges. If they are caught, they can be shipped back to the island where Draicon shadow wolves are held as prisoners and considered secondary citizens with no rights. Determined to fight for them and avoid a horrible fate, Megan must get them to unknown safety. I'll admit that I... Continue Reading →
Since surviving her brush with death in the car accident which killed her parents, Kate Bennet has been able to see auras. Her attempts at normality with the start of a new school year are thwarted by the new student who doesn't have a typical aura and a man that no one else seems to... Continue Reading →
My family loves these roasted potatoes. Cut into chunks and then mixed with a little canola or olive oil with marjoram and thyme and copious amount sof garlid powder, they bake at 450 for 15 minutes before flipping and sticking them back in for another ten minutes. My husband times his grilling to the timer... Continue Reading →
We couldn't resist these lovely little cucumbers at the farmer's market. However, since we didn't have nay canning equipment yet, we thought we would begin with sun pickles.
I have been knitting hats for my family and wanted to add mittens to go with them. For my first attempt, I decided to make some thumbless mittens for my one year old. The mitten string was becoming a bit monotonous.
Society tends to view life as a succession of high points. We look forward to the next big thing, whether it's an event, a holiday, a vacation, or a job promotion. Those high points make an outline for our lives and we look forward to those exciting high points. However, this roller coaster view of... Continue Reading →
The school bus comes early. At 6:30 AM, my children and I waved to the kids as they rode away on the bus. The buses began driving past our house again last week, and while we usually aren't up to watch the early buses, we were today because we wanted to watch the sunrise and... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 