Category Archives: Celebrations
A dose of sunshine
We recently returned from visiting family in California for a week. We had a wonderful time sharing in each others company, and it was fun for Baby LF to play outdoors in a different climate.
Here in Ohio, we still try to get outdoors every day even if it’s snowy and cold, but she really enjoyed this new type of outdoor play. When temperatures were last warm here, she wasn’t quite old enough to enjoy sitting with a shovel and bucket.
She especially took to the ocean water and it had me wondering if she might be part mermaid.
Maybe some of you who are also in the thick of snow will enjoy seeing the sunlight and warmth. (Which, funny enough, we often heard was “cold” to them – in the 60s at times – ha ha!).
Help others step lightly!
Vote for Me! Plus a New Year Coupon Code.
My post about calming and cleansing bath herbs for baby has been nominated for a People’s Choice Award through the Wildcrafting Wednesday Blog Hop.
Wildcrafting Wednesday is a weekly Blog Hop where natural-minded bloggers go to share posts about DIY projects, homesteading, recipes, and more.
Apparently, the Baby Bath Herbs post was a hit and was one of the most-viewed blogs this year. It’s now up for a People’s Choice Award.
Please head on over to vote for my post on one (or ALL) of the four sites that host the Wildcrafting Wednesday Hop. Voting is through January 7th. Maybe you’ll find a new favorite blogger, too!
As a special Thank You, please use code GREEN15 for 15% off anything in my Etsy shop!
Thank you!!
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Transitioning to the New Year {Looking Back – Looking Ahead}
The Solstice Within & Without
“The winter solstice happens in nature around us. But it also happens inside of us, in our souls. […] In the dark place of our soul, we carry secret wishes, pains, frustrations, loneliness, fears, regrets, worries. Darkness is not something to be afraid of. Sometimes we go to the dark place of our soul, where we can find safety and comfort. In the the dark place in our soul we can find rest and rejuvenation. In the dark place of our soul we can find balance. And when we have rested, and been comforted, and restored, we can return from the dark place in our soul to the world of light and new possibilities.” – John Halstead
I finished my holiday gift gathering last week.
This week, I rested. Continue reading
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Celebrating Fall: Apple Spice Bread & Corn Necklaces
The Fall Equinox occurred on Monday and we’ve been finding ways to celebrate this change in the season throughout the week.
Although Baby LF isn’t quite old enough to really engage in crafts too deeply, I don’t think it’s ever too early to begin new traditions (plus, I’d do these things even if I were just on my own!). We tried out two new activities that were inspired by a really wonderful book about celebrating the Earth’s seasons: Celebrating the Great Mother.
The first activity was baking a delicious apple spice bread. Mmm…fall in a loaf.
Help others step lightly!
Gratitude Sunday {9/21/14}
I haven’t done a Gratitude Sunday for some time, but I think taking time to feel grateful is such an important practice. As I was taking some photos this morning, I was inspired to share my recent gratitude list.
{Joining with Wooly Moss Roots}
Today I am grateful for…
~ Leaning in to the changing seasons and beginning to decorate in celebration of the Fall Equinox (Mabon)
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Scenes from Summer’s End
Lately
I think we’re finally getting close to having a rhythm again. We are settling in to this as our home.
As everything around us blossoms and comes into fullness, so do we.
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Homestead Update – We live here!
We’ve been swirling around in the whirlwind that is moving. I am so grateful that we are finally living in our new home. It’s been a long road here — we put our first offer in on this house early last September.
I guess moving is never easy. Everything takes longer than anticipated and random inconveniences happen regularly.
Luckily, I have an accommodating family that let us camp there for quite awhile. I’m too tired to write much else, but I thought I’d share some photos for a bit of a homestead update. I hope to be back to writing more regularly soon. Continue reading
These Light Footsteps 