Winter Fuel: Food Kids Love Made a Bit Healthier

This "Arctic Blast" storm Oregon is experiencing makes the kids hungry. They are spending their days outside playing in our 15 inches of snow and then coming in every hour or so for hot cocoa and snacks. Like most kids, when they come in the first thing they ask for are cookies … [Read more...]

More Last Minute Gift Ideas: Handmade Holidays

Christmas is literally days away now. It always seems like we have so long to plan and then WHAM, the big day sneaks up on us (at least that's how it happens for me). The kids in our house are all taken care of. They each get one gift from Dad & Mom, one from their … [Read more...]

Back to Basics: What Kids Actually Need for Play Fun

I am a firm believer in minimalist living. That said, my kids like so many others have WAY too much stuff. We are working hard to change this and focus on what actually makes sense. The phrase, "I'm Bored" is never to be uttered in my house. I get this from my darling … [Read more...]

More Recycled Crafting Fun: Decoupage Canisters

I decided that the kiddos would make these fabulous decoupaged canisters. We would then fill them with all kinds interesting things. Idea #1: Fill with little love notes or notes of inspiration and gift, the receiver gets to draw a note out to read anytime they are feeling a … [Read more...]

Growing Up Girl: An Eco Parents Guide to Puberty

We all know that every little girl is going to become a woman someday. There are those of us who wish that day would stay far away and there are those who embrace and celebrate the transition from childhood to adulthood. For some reason, having my oldest daughter turned eight … [Read more...]