Photo by Vanessa DruckmanPumpkin hunting is serious business around here. Fall, with its cooler weather, apples, pumpkins, and changing leaves is our favorite season. October, being the month in which we were married, is our favorite of all times. In our area, most families head to pumpkin patches that resemble mini-pumpkin themed amusement parks more... Continue Reading →
Photo by Emily Please join us for a monthly blog carnival focusing on families and creativity. Families, Create! is a blog carnival with a purpose: we want your family to get creative and have fun! Read below for details on the October carnival, and check out the main carnival page for upcoming themes in 2011. (Check... Continue Reading →
As with many other holidays, companies have managed to turn Halloween into a consumerist Photo by Yaxzone product. Emphasis is placed on the purchase and distribution of mass amounts of candy, over-priced cheaply made costumes, and non-environmentally friendly packaging. When we celebrate Halloween by taking our children trick-or-treating, it's easy to fall into this mindset.... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 