Monthly Archives: April 2010

Snack of choice

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Angela

HUMMUS!  It’s my favorite, thrifty, last-minute dish when the kids need a savory snack, or we need to bring a side-dish to a get-together.  It’s always a hit and goes great with crudite, chips, falafel, bagels, you name it! Homemade … Continue reading →

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Setting the twist

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Angela

The first batch of Easter-egg dyed yarn is off the wheel.  Not a bad attempt, and I can see a lot of improvement from the beginning of one bobbin to the end of the next.  And the girls enjoyed drafting … Continue reading →

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Garden update

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Angela

Slowly, slowly, things are taking shape in the garden.  Last Saturday, 9 volunteers came to help pot up summer squash, plant potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and continue dig up bamboo for the future raspberry bed.   And earlier, I was able to … Continue reading →

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On the wheel, on the map

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Angela

We’ve been studying a lot about map reading and map making, and yesterday afternoon I brought out a huge sheet of posterboard and let the children create and label their own “treasure map”.  (Little Hen’s idea is to re-create the … Continue reading →

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A budding artist

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Angela

Look who decided to help himself to the craft supply box while I was attempting to make dinner (and the girls were having a tickle war). It’s hard to believe that Tum Tum will be TWO next month…he’s outgrowing so … Continue reading →

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A little comparison

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Angela

On the upper left, a “cage-free organic” egg from the grocery store.  On the lower right, an egg from Plucky, one of our hens.  (I’d hate to add in a factory farmed egg – it couldn’t hold a candle.) Now, … Continue reading →

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A Living Hope

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Angela

Preparing for our celebration of the Resurrection tomorrow: The children’s baskets may be put out awaiting little treats from a certain visitor, but our hearts and minds are fixed the redemptive joy of tomorrow. Blessed be the God and Father … Continue reading →

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Garden Snapshot

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Angela

A few quick pictures Firecracker and I took in the garden yesterday afternoon: The chickens having a grand time in the compost bin. All sorts of things are germinating – peas, peas and more peas, chard, kale, mustard greens, beets, … Continue reading →

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