We still explore the written word in art and signage, but our handwriting is slowly fading. Still, there are things that come with it that people find appealing – since paper letters are not quick to type up or file away, they call for strangers to write back, for a moment of our time as […]
What October is like at our house. You know that feeling you get when the sun sets? It’s like your body starts to relax, and everything becomes easier. This time of year I can feel myself drawing in closer to home with each passing day as darkness descends upon us all throughout October. This time […]
The wheel of the year turns once more and as the equinox arrives. We reach balance between light and darkness, on the 20th. Ostara represents the first day of spring. Mother Earth awakens from her winters sleep and new life springs forth once more. We are surrounded by the energy of renewal and rebirth, transformation […]
Does that silvery coin the dark blankets of the night sky call to you each month? For many thousands of years humans have looked in wonder at our moon. Did you know in the midst of time when the Earth was forming the moon and earth where one? In our modern world we have a […]
Children are naturally curious about the world, so it is a terrific time to introduce them to the festivals of their ancestors and contemporaries. If we can practice living seasonally at home, it can be a fantastic way to connect children to their place in the world. Seasonal living also creates the opportunity to connect […]
Children learn from many different activities and teaching styles and of course the best way to teach children is dependent on each child. However, many children find that hands on learning is instrumental in helping them to deeply retain information. For instance, if you want to teach a child to throw and catch a ball, […]