Monthly Archives: September 2009

World Forestry Center

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Angela

Over the weekend, we took advantage of the Smithsonian’s annual free pass day to visit the World Forestry Center, located right across from the Oregon Zoo.  The building is light and open, and the exhibits are well designed, educational, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Learning, Outings, Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Family Bed and Cloth Diapering

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Angela

Some friends recently asked how we share sleep with our youngest while he’s in cloth diapers.  Overnight leaks are a worry, even with doublers and the “good covers” saved for night time.  To safeguard the mattress, we don’t use expensive … Continue reading →

Posted in Changing Seasons, Moderation and Economy, Mothering tool kit, Our home | 5 Comments

Vaux’s Swifts

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Angela

Kortney at One Deep Drawer told me about the congregation of Vaux’s swifts in NW Portland, and this week we made it over to the Chapman School to see them.   For a bird nerd like me, it was a huge … Continue reading →

Posted in Birding, Crafting, Learning, Outings | 2 Comments

Safari Girls

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Angela

We’re studying Africa off and on lately, primarily because the girls’ interest in the continent was sparked by their favorite musician’s recent work in Malawi.  I picked up this felt Africa playset at the thrift store on sale for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Books and Reading, Learning, Playing/ Free Exploration | 3 Comments

Water-coloring

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Angela

Like most children their age, the girls are prolific artists (esp. Little Hen, who loves her water colors).  Our living room was looking pretty bare, and despite amassing a  substantial collection of their artwork, it’s just not in the budget … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Learning, Moderation and Economy | 5 Comments

Perry, Sauce, and Butter

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Angela

Final count from the Barlett harvest: 20 – 1/2 pints of Caramel-Spice Pear Butter (sorry, secret recipe!) 18 quarts of pears in light syrup (some spiced, some with lavender, some vanilla) 12 quarts of pear sauce (which we all discovered … Continue reading →

Posted in From my kitchen, Locally grown, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Blogging Break

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Angela

I need to take a break for several days  – I may be up for one post in the next week.  I need to get my real life in order and get some sanity and perspective back in my parenting.  … Continue reading →

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Healing Touch

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Angela

Little Hen found this book at the library two weeks ago.  The topic is one that has interested her for a long time, and she read the book , cover to cover, as soon as we got it home. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Books and Reading, Mothering tool kit | 4 Comments

Hot Cocoa Mix

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Angela

Today Firecracker and I are attending our church’s fall kickoff of our monthly Ladies’ Breakfast.  The pastor’s wife is hosting at her house, so we thought we’d take her (and her daughter – Firecracker’s friend) a little hostess gift when … Continue reading →

Posted in From my kitchen, Giving, Moderation and Economy, Outings | 3 Comments

Retro Fall Doll Quilt

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Angela

Little Hen and I finished the  first scrap doll quilt in a while with more of a fall color scheme.  We made it for a friend who’s daughter has a birthday coming up. Actually, there wasn’t much to it -the … Continue reading →

Posted in Giving, Moderation and Economy, Sewing, Uncategorized | 3 Comments