Category Archives: Our home

Gratitude

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Angela

  Joining Taryn of WoolyMossRoots for her Gratitude Sunday: -Very glad to have a little free time to return to blogging, and catch up on some of my favorite blogs. -And grateful to return to some much-beloved routines and habits … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming/Gardening, From my kitchen, Mamas Who Inspire, Our home, Playing/ Free Exploration, Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Play Kits to go

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Angela

Joining Nicole’s KCCO this week with a project I finished before the holidays, but am just now getting around to photographing. The toy baskets were getting out of control.  One of the children would be rummaging through, looking for all … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Mothering tool kit, Our home, Sewing, Uncategorized | 9 Comments

December 1

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Angela

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… One of my favorite parts about getting out the holiday decorations is finding the box of Christmas books, and checking out a big stack of Advent and winter-themed library books.  I keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Advent, Nature Table, Our home | 4 Comments

L’Arche Christmas Tree

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Angela

  Each year, we visit the same tree lot to pick up a little table-top Christmas tree which will sit in the window seat.  It is a tradition we really enjoy, and we’re thankful to be able to support L’Arche … Continue reading →

Posted in Advent, Moderation and Economy, Our home, Outings, Playing/ Free Exploration | 2 Comments

While G is napping

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Angela

Went to make an afternoon pot of tea, and got distracted by how incredibly dusty and precariously stacked everything was in the china cupboard.  Ended up dusting and reorganizing for a solid hour while George napped and the big kids … Continue reading →

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Coat Hooks

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Angela

When entering our home, there is no coat closet, or even much of an entryway to speak of.   Our kids tend to walk in the door and immediately dump their coats on the floor.  And, of course, the dog promptly … Continue reading →

Posted in Changing Seasons, Homemaking, Moderation and Economy, Our home | 1 Comment

Rummage Sale Score

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Angela

My husband’s cousin will be visiting all summer (from New York City!), and for part of her visit, she’s going to be staying with us.  We were worried about her not having a place to sleep here, and have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Moderation and Economy, Our home | 10 Comments

Late May Garden Update Part II

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Angela

And here’s the rest of the garden update: There wasn’t time to get any side-yard shots before the rain started up again, but we now have 64 healthy strawberry plants growing there (many have set fruit already!) and the Christmas … Continue reading →

Posted in Changing Seasons, Farming/Gardening, Homemaking, Locally grown, Moderation and Economy, Our home | 2 Comments

Late May Garden Update Part I

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Angela

The garden has really taken off  after a week of hot, sunny weather, followed by lots of rain. (although, the cold nights and wind the past few days haven’t done us any favors).  Volunteers have been able to start taking … Continue reading →

Posted in Changing Seasons, Farming/Gardening, Homemaking, Learning, Locally grown, Nature Table, Our home | 1 Comment

“Flying Fish” Blue

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Angela

This afternoon’s project was painting the chicken coop a vibrant blue (although it dried darker). The girls had a great time, and were sure to get lots of paint in their hair.  Up next?  A second coat (after picking up … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming/Gardening, Learning, Our home | 3 Comments