Homesteading with Kids
This is what homesteading with children looks like. Fox, now a toddler, picked these precious San Marzano tomatoes, which he’s […]
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garden, kids, kids, modern homesteading
One More Seat
It turns out there was one more seat at our family table. We get to welcome a baby boy into
How to Build a Fairy Garden Planter
This spring I began adding nature play “stations” throughout the homestead to make our outdoor space feel even bigger. I created a
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craft, garden, garden art, kids, nature play
Year of Gratitude
As 2015 draws to a close, I can’t help but acknowledge what a tremendous year this has been. I feel
My Proud Mama Moment
I had one of those overwhelmingly proud mama moments recently that I have to share. Juniper and I spent the
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green living, harvest, kids, locavore
Our Life with PKU
We knew that Baby River was special the moment he entered our lives, but we didn’t know he was extra
Simple Backyard Nature Play
Our homestead garden plan includes a small area reserved for an evolving nature play space for our little ones. We didn’t have
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design, garden, green living, kids, kids, nature play
Welcome Baby River
“I think I had better go lie down. I think that may have been a labor contraction…” I was standing
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kids, kids, random
Living Room Facelift
The mid-century home we bought a year ago had solid bones, but fabulously outdated interior spaces. Every room came with it’s own unique
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design, home, kids
June Garden Update
June is bringing lots of dry, hot weather to Portland and the garden is responding! I am now watering everyday,
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garden, green living, kids