The Mystical Kingdom

The wheel of the Celtic year

2012-02-01T21:11:00.000-05:00

The First of February belongs to Brigid, (Brighid, Brigit, Bride,) the Celtic goddess who in later times became revered as a Christian saint. Originally, her festival on February 1 was known as Imbolc or Oimelc, two names which refer to the lactation of the ewes, the flow of milk that heralds the return of the life-giving forces of spring. Later, the Catholic Church replaced this festival with

50 reasons

2012-02-01T19:07:00.000-05:00

50 Reasons to Leave It Alone From the Nine Davids Your son's penis, that is. DaVinci's "Vitruvian Man" - Did you ever notice that he has his whole penis? I know, talking about baby penises seems like a strange choice for a blog post. I used to think that penises came in two varieties, circumcised and uncircumcised....but education is a powerful thing. Now, I know that they only

Book of the week

2012-01-27T13:14:00.000-05:00

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village, though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake

Being Positive

2012-01-24T18:01:00.001-05:00

The following are power affirmations you can use to help heal and regenerate your body - and foster radiant health. As I've mentioned in the previous posts you can choose the affirmations that feel appropriate to you -- those that resonate with you, or strike an emotional chord. It is important that the words feel comfortable to you and are in line with who you are. Feel free to create one for

Meditation

2012-01-20T08:48:00.001-05:00

"Concentration it is that awakens our powers and channels them, dissolving obstacles in our path, literally attracting opportunities, insights, and inspirations. In many ways, subtle as well as obvious, concentration is the single most important key to success." Part II, The Art & Science of Raja Yoga

Say no to SOPA AND PIPA

2012-01-18T08:39:00.001-05:00

Please tell congress "Don't censor the Web!" Say no to SOPA and PIPA Sign the petition and Learn more here. https://www.google.com/landing/takeaction/

Go Outside!!

2012-01-13T12:07:00.000-05:00

When addressing our health, many of us tend to focus on the quality of our diet and exercise as the primary methods of improving our overall wellness. We often believe that if we perfectly “dial in” our diet and exercise routine, then optimal health will surely follow. This concentration on perfecting both food and fitness in the quest for well-being can often lead to the neglecting of certain

Being a better parent

2012-01-12T13:02:00.000-05:00

Want to be a better parent? Be more selfish! by Gregory Ramey, PhD, child psychologist at Dayton Children's and Dayton Daily News columnist At a workshop for parents of older teenagers, I asked the group “What was the biggest mistake you made when your children were younger?” I expected the typical answers about the need for consistency, limit setting, and positive feedback. Instead, one

Candle at Bedtime

2012-01-10T19:42:00.000-05:00

It's Simply Magical to us, the glow of the candle burning. Really there is nothing more peaceful and calming then when we say our nighttime blessing and light our candle. The warm glow that brightens the room and the wonderful smell of the beeswax burning. The kids love this time of day. I think we all cherish it. So calm and loving. Our Night time blessing: A star for you to wish on, A

Welcoming Whole Earth Wellness

2012-01-10T10:09:00.001-05:00

Over the past year I have been slowly working my way towards becoming self sustainable in many ways, including starting my own business. I have done many healing consultations in the past and present and finally decided it was time to get things up and running. So now I introduce to you all Whole Earth Wellness ~ Healing consultations that connects your heart to your mind,body,spirit and soul ~

With Love

2012-01-06T09:31:00.000-05:00

In honor of Khalil Gibran's birthday, a poem.... “Your children are not your children. They are sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you. And though they are with you yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts, For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls, For thir souls

Learning how to Finger knit

2012-01-05T21:34:00.001-05:00

Two of our favorite winter stories....

2011-12-14T09:14:00.001-05:00

The Yule Faeries - A Winter Solstice Story

2011-12-02T21:32:00.001-05:00

A group of little Faeries huddled in their home deep under the roots of a giant oak tree. They were safe and snug in their tiny underground cave lined with dandelion fluff, bird feathers, and dried moss. Outside, the wind blew cold and the snow fell softly down to cover the ground. "I saw the Sun King today," the faerie named Rose said as she pulled her mossy cloak tighter about her. "

Happy Samhain Everyone

2011-10-31T08:41:00.000-04:00

The Celtic peoples called the time between Samhain (pronounced "SOW-in" in Ireland, SOW-een in Wales, "SAV-en" in Scotland or even "SAM-haine" in non Gaelic speaking countries) and Brigid's Day "the period of little sun." Thus, Samhain is often named the "Last Harvest" or "Summer's End". While almost all Celtic based traditions recognize this Holiday as the end of the "old" year, some

How the leaves came down

2011-10-27T09:07:00.003-04:00

FALL POEM How the Leaves Came Down by Susan Coolidge "I'll tell you how the leaves came down," The great tree to his children said, "You're getting sleepy, Yellow and Brown, Yes, very sleepy, little Red. It is quite time to go to bed." "Ah!" begged each silly, pouting leaf, "Let us a little longer stay; Dear Father Tree, behold our grief; Tis such a very pleasant day We do not want to go away."

A favorite blog of mine

2011-09-19T15:46:00.000-04:00

It is so nice to read a blog that a Dad writes, yea you read that right , a dad who blogs about his life and son. It is a favorite blog of mine cause it is always touches on subjects that are really important. It is not very often you find a Dad blogging about kid stuff which is why I think this blog is so important to share. So I would like to share with you all this blog I enjoy so much

One of our favorite songs

2011-09-09T09:10:00.000-04:00

Save Money on Waldorf items , Make your own .

2011-08-17T12:12:00.000-04:00

Most people don't have a wood working shop where they can turn out items, A lot of items I have seen for sale on etsy can be purchased through Casey's wood products in Maine. They are a wonderful company. Steiner talked about having simple toys , that were made from natural items mostly found in nature. All toys were handmade either as a gift for the child or with the child. This helps inspire

A delicious cranberry walnut quinoa salad

2011-08-04T11:02:00.000-04:00

This salad is a must have for any picnic or potluck. It also makes a nice light dinner. Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-WAH) is an ancient food that is not yet well known in North America. It has been cultivated in South American Andes since at least 3,000 B.C. and has been a staple food of millions of native inhabitants. The ancient Incas called quinoa the "mother grain" and revered it as

Some handwork verses

2011-07-25T12:06:00.002-04:00

Handwork verses May our hands complete our task with patience, May our work be done with care, May our fingers work as friends together, Then may we our handwork share. Our hands have completed the task with patience, We have done our work with care, Our fingers have worked as friends together, And we have our friendship shared. May our fingers be nimble, And our

A Song of Summer

2011-07-19T10:20:00.001-04:00

There is something of the summer in acrickets song.In the smell of new cut grass,In the crystal stream,In the dancing beamOf sunlight through the glass. There is something of the summer in a paleblue sky,In the lullaby hum of the breeze,In the tiny space,Of a flower's face,in the soft, sweet song of the trees. Rita Kramer How is everyone enjoying their Summer so far??

Amazing Elsa Beskow book Giveaway!

2011-07-11T20:55:00.000-04:00

Wow! I am just simply thrilled to enter this amazing giveaway for 19 wonderful books written by Elsa Beskow over at Jump Into A Book This Giveaway Features the following books mailed directly to your front door :) upon winning of course .. The Sun Egg The Land of Long Ago Princess Sylvie Children of the Forest The Curious Fish Peter in Blueberry Land Emily and Daisy Pelle's New Suit Around the

It's time to say enough is enough....

2011-06-29T08:14:00.000-04:00

( FROM THE HUMBLE LIBERTARIAN) The man's image I used is a creative commons image. Source here. Apologies to the man in the picture. I'm sure he's a really nice guy. (But I still wouldn't let him touch my kids.) Please share this graphic on your own blogs and websites. If you don't have one, please share this post on Facebook. Thanks!

Little Rainbow houses

2011-06-23T10:44:00.000-04:00

Dear House, Your really very small, just enough for love, that's all! Have nothing in your home that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful! ~William Morris Adorable set of 5 little wooden rainbow houses. Perfect addition to your child's playroom, nature table etc. This toy is so versatile any child would love to have it. Create your own little neighborhood that is

Summer is finally here again....

2011-06-23T09:00:00.002-04:00

For more Summer verses click here http://themysticalkingdom.blogspot.com/2010/06/summer-verses-and-circle.html Butterfly Game Dancing among the flowers with dainty painted wings Flits the golden butterfly, joy to my heart she brings Stopping only for a rest to sip the morning dew Then flits and flutters off again Butterfly, I can't catch you! (Children sit

Winter Verses and Circle time!

2011-06-23T08:58:00.000-04:00

Come in the garden And play in the snow, A snowman we'll make, See how quickly he'll grow! Give him a hat, stick and pipe, And make him look gay. Such a fine game For a cold winter day! * * * * * * * * Snowflakes falling soft and light, Snowflakes falling in the night, Soft and Light, pure and white. When the sun shines out so bright, All the

Yum Yum Balls

2011-06-10T12:16:00.001-04:00

So there are many versions of these types of balls online. They are really versatile and you can add in anything you like. Just blend in a food processor adjust amounts to your liking. You want to be able to roll them or make them into bars. Today we added: Unsweetened shredded Coconut Peanut Butter Raisins Rolled oats Local Honey 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder Now you can also add or

Local News on Guess what?? Finger Knitting!!

2011-06-08T20:56:00.000-04:00

It's wacky Wednesday at Monkton Elementary School-- a day to be weird and celebrate the last week of school. But it's not just about dressing up; it's also about stepping up. Students are trying to roll out a Guinness World Record. "At my house with Emily we were finger knitting and we got the idea of breaking the world record," said Sierra Petrocelli, a second-grader. "We thought it would

Return

2011-06-02T19:55:00.000-04:00

Throw away gadgets.Discard expert opinions.Forget the toys to stimulate intelligence. Don't buy devices to stimulate what is real. Return to the real. Connect with your childrenheart to heart. Let them gaze at you, at trees and water and sky. Let them feel their pain. Feel it with them. Touch them with your hands, your eyes, and your heart. Let them bond with the living,breathing world. Let

Moose on Mother's day!

2011-05-13T16:24:00.000-04:00

When we were heading up to the northeast kingdom this past weekend for Mother's day on our drive up we happen to see these two young moose. They were just enjoying the mud and he sun. It was a lovely day outside that day...Aren't the moose lovely?

Happy Beltane/May day..Mixing it up a bit

2011-05-01T20:16:00.000-04:00

Dance Around the Maypole Song Happy Beltane everyone...We had a wonderful day and are now just settling in . The weather has been absolutely divine, so most of our time has been spent outdoors! Today was kinda one of those mixin' it up days with a little of this and that. In and out, in and out, Weave the

Fabulous Friday Giveaway!

2011-04-29T14:14:00.000-04:00

Don't Forget the Natural Parenting Blog party over at the http://thepeacefulhousewife.com ...This is a great way to find other natural parenting blogs and learn more about each other as well. GIVEAWAY TIME It is a Fabulous Natural Parenting Blog Party Giveaway! Who doesn’t love a giveaway? This Giveaway is for one of our Beautiful Rainbow Stacking Toys Come and ENTER TO WIN and also Don't

May Day

2011-04-26T07:38:00.000-04:00

"Spring, the most welcome of seasons, comes yet very slowly. The spell of winter is hard to shake off. Catkins seem in no hurry to lengthen, a new shoot passes through a clod of earth but lingers, reluctant to rise in the cold air. As the days grow longer and the breeze softens, we patiently wait and hope. The stony ground realizes,

An Eostre Story.

2011-04-23T21:13:00.000-04:00

One perennial symbol of Easter is the Easter egg. The Phoenicians, Persians, Hindus, Egyptians, and Chinese believed that the world was created out of an enormous egg. In one Hindu myth from ancient India, this Egg of the World broke into two separate halves, each representing the underlying illusory duality or maya in all of Creation. A golden half symbolized the sky while a

Fairy Flowers

2011-04-22T20:25:00.000-04:00

Buttercups and Bluebells and Lady slippers, too. Are favorite fairy flowers I'm almost sure it's true. For somehow they just seem to be So perfect in their size. And must be used in lots of ways By tiny folk so wise. The yellow buttercups perhaps Like golden goblets shine, And all the fairy weddings The lovely bluebells chime. And if we could ask the elves The finest flower to choose,

Dear Parents, Friends and Family ...Can you help us?

2011-04-21T20:21:00.001-04:00

Recently I had a friend ask me. "How do you find all these cool supplies to make things with?" You must spend a fortune on craft paper etc." Then I told her "Actually a lot of the materials I use are recycled or recycled items from friends and family." "Really?", was the response I got "All of this is recycled?" Yes, you can make some of the most beautiful thngs from recycled materials. No need

The Breath of Spring -- Recycled paper baskets

2011-04-20T15:26:00.003-04:00

Have you felt the Breath of Spring enter your home today like the smell of laundry fresh from the line or a beautiful breeze hinted with the scent of lilac? The breath of Spring is in the air, The Daffodils a bloom, With Crimson tulips bright and fair It's Springtime's sweet perfume. The rolling fields of verdant green, Full rich with promise lie Caressed by sunlight's golden sheen Beneath a

Easter Fantasy and Natural Dyed Eggs

2011-04-18T21:40:00.001-04:00

I saw the Easter Bunny as he quickly hopped along, His heart all bubbling over with a happy Easter song. He gathered eggs from here and there, prepared his colored dyes and in a most efficient way he proved to be quite wise. Down the lane to pixie land where elves and fairies play, Where kitten fluff was happily at work with doggy tray, so many chores that must be done before that Easter

Screen Free week

2011-04-17T15:53:00.003-04:00

Turnoff YOUR TV Week Dates Purpose: To re-think the role of television, why we use it and how and what for. Assess its impact on students, teachers, parents, children, individuals, etc. How: UNPLUG YOUR TV for seven days and engage in a wide range off substitute activities. Who: Everyone! Where: Anywhere you may watch TV We don't watch TV. So this won't be hard for our family to do.

Silent day

2011-04-16T15:36:00.000-04:00

Have you ever seen a Silent Movie? Until 1927 and the first commercially successful talkie "The Jazz Singer," almost all movies were silent. Silent movies aren't often shown anymore, but the silent movie stars are remembered and one especially-Charlie Chaplin. His movies are still enjoyed by those who love to laugh. Charlie Chaplin, born on April 16, 1889 has charmed millions of people with

Natural Parenting Blog Party

2011-04-15T09:08:00.002-04:00

Today is the first day of the Natural Parenting Blog party over at http://thepeacefulhousewife.com ...This is a great way to find other natural parenting blogs and learn more about each other as well. GIVEAWAY TIME It is a Fabulous Natural Parenting Blog Party Giveaway! Who doesn’t love a giveaway? This Giveaway is for one of our Beautiful Rainbow Stacking Toys Come and ENTER TO WIN To begin

Did you know today is ?

2011-04-14T18:09:00.000-04:00

Dictionary Day Do you know what a Lexicographer is? Noah Webster was one and you can find out the meaning of the word by looking it up in his dictionary. Webster's first major dictionary was published on this date in 1828! Play Dictionary Game: This game needs at least four players, a dictionary, a pencil and slips of paper for each player. The more the better grown-ups too! This is game

Our Dreadlock Journey part two

2011-04-14T15:59:00.001-04:00

So today is our one week anniversary for beginning our dreadlock journey. Each day I added a new dread to Brooklyn's hair and added a special piece of wool roving . I was really amazed to see how still Brooklyn would sit as I created each dread. No complaints or squirms at all and I could not believe it. As I dreaded each one I let her look through our basket of wool she would pick up a piece and

Lazy days Around the House -- Wordless Wednesday

2011-04-13T18:29:00.001-04:00

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Hop into Easter and Spring with these beautiful Eggshell Tulips

2011-04-12T18:28:00.001-04:00

I have seen so many lovely Easter and Spring crafts online recently. That I was inspired to make some of my own to share with you all. You can make this craft work well for any age group. Here are the following items you will need to create these lovely little flowers: Pipe cleaners (Depending on how many flowers you want to make) Green paper yellow or orange paper Blown eggs/hard boiled

Rainy day post and backyard tour

2011-04-11T09:50:00.003-04:00

Hey Everyone! Thanks for stopping by..I'd like to take you on a special tour today ...this is a tour of our backyard. Since it is Spring the grass is still brown but it sure is lovely to see it finely.. On our first stop we travel by some little ones, who seem t be basking in the Spring sun..we will be very quiet as we tiptoe by them .... Next we are searching for an Elephant. Somene said

Mama Love

2011-04-10T10:30:00.001-04:00

Bright and early this morning around Five am. I was awoken by a sweet little sick girl... tummy aches and pains. She needs lots of 'mama love', snuggles and some nourishing tea. Most people know that it is important to replace minerals as well as lost water after illness, especially the tummy bug but most electrolyte drinks contain only sodium and potassium rather than all the minerals our

Our Dreadlock journey

2011-04-09T10:00:00.003-04:00

As many of you have seen, Brooklyn and I finally did our dreadlocks last Thursday. I had been wanting to dread my hair for over a year now. I had dreads when Peace was born and I loved them so much but after a couple months I took them out. I am not sure why but seemed right at the time I guess. This past year I have had a lot of things going on and just never got around to it.

A little taste of Spring and a lot of nature....

2011-04-04T18:35:00.000-04:00

I wanted to share with you our Spring Nature table we talked a lot about in this months Mystical Kingdom newsletter..."Wait you haven't signed up yet?" Well just look to the right of the page . Our newsletter is full of Verses and rhymes for the season/month it includes snack recipes, meditations and thoughts for adults. It is a wonderful read for every parent. So sign up over here --------------

Celtic Flower fairy HandFelted Alpaca fiber hat by Allthingsimple

2011-04-01T10:51:00.002-04:00

Celtic Flower fairy HandFelted Alpaca fiber hat by Allthingsimple new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5635251, 'shop','thumbnail',2,5).renderIframe();

Creating a natural inspired home

2011-03-29T08:36:00.000-04:00

So I thought I'd share some pictures with you all and take you on a tour of creating some natural play spaces in your home. So come and follow me: So It is nice to have a reading/book corner, with a few books that are easily assessable. A play kitchen is rather nice too. My kids spend hours with theirs and we have had a few different ones over the years. Some playsilks of different

Wisdom of Hunters/Gatherers

2011-03-27T16:03:00.002-04:00

For hundreds of thousands of years, up until the time when agriculture was invented (a mere 10,000 years ago), we were all hunter-gatherers. Our human instincts, including all of the instinctive means by which we learn, came about in the context of that way of life. And so it is natural to ask: How do hunter-gatherer

Inner work and creativity

2011-03-26T19:49:00.001-04:00

I believe that inner work is very necessary and that we are continuously growing. We are faced with challenges and hurdles to overcome because that is what makes us better ourselves. I feel as much a "student" as my children are and I am eager to wake each new day to see what information and experiences it holds. As a parent-teacher, we must seek

Freedom from Dis-Ease

2011-03-22T15:13:00.000-04:00

Primal Toad's Blog and Giveaway

2011-03-20T21:20:00.000-04:00

Primal Toad offering you a tasting treat and a slice of living the Paleo lifestyle with his amazing blog, currently offering an awesome giveaway for a Fifty dollar giftcard to Amazon. Hey you can't beat that right. So sprint right over here and enter yourself to win!

Welcome Spring - Circle time Verses For Spring

2011-03-20T12:03:00.000-04:00

Welcoming Spring is such a magical moment. Below you will find many wonderful circle time verses for spring. * * * * * * * * In our Winter garden, seeds lie warm below, flowers are waiting, waiting, waiting for the Spring to show * * * * * * * * SONG: STANDING: Where are the froggies when the north winds blow? We cannot see them in the ice and snow. Deep, deep down in the

Happy St. Patricks Day!

2011-03-17T10:08:00.000-04:00

St. Patrick’s Day is steeped in the traditions of shamrocks, leprechauns, pots of gold and magical things that thrive in the imaginations of children. Enjoy the lighthearted fun of St. Patrick’s Day with kids by making some simple crafts to mark the occasion. Coffee Filter Shamrock Help the kids cut out shamrock shapes from basket style coffee filters. To get the coffee filters to lay

Rainbow Sky Paintings and Relief Aid in Japan

2011-03-16T10:17:00.000-04:00

Gabe has started painting again. He is so thrilled to have opened his own Etsy shop again and get it back up and running. Currently 10 percent of his sales are going to help the disaster relief aid in Japan so if you can help share the link to his shop it would be much appreciated. Click the painting below to visit Gabe's shop :) Click here to visit Gabe's Shop

Daylight Savings time and Routines

2011-03-11T16:17:00.001-05:00

The sun set, but not his hope. Stars rose; his faith was earlier up Fixed on the enormous galaxy, Deeper and older seemed his eye And matched his sufferance sublime The taciturnity of time. He Spoke, and words more soft than rain Brought the Age of Gold again: His action won such reverence sweet As hid all measure of the feat Daylight Savings time usually takes it toll on most people. You

Making Peace with what is

2011-03-10T17:11:00.001-05:00

:: Making Peace With What Is :: Once you realize that resisting your child's unwanted behavior actually creates more of it, you may find yourself trying NOT to resist it. But that's just resisting *resistance*, which is more of the same! Now what? Releasing resistance begins with the paradoxical act of *accepting* your resistance, and then accepting the unwanted behavior itself. In other words,

Meditation Tuesdays Two Minutes of relaxation

2011-03-01T08:24:00.000-05:00

Whatever our individual troubles and challenges may be, it’s important to pause every now and then to appreciate all that we have, on every level. We need to literally “count our blessings,” give thanks for them, allow ourselves to enjoy them,

Barefoot Books - My Granny went to market!

2011-02-28T14:57:00.000-05:00

Books, Books, Books! Our family is just in love with them. If we had the room we could have our own library that is how many books we own. Today we had fun going through boxes of books that were packed away. We had so much fun looking at them all. finding ones we hadn't read in a long time. Then we happen to stumble upon one of our favorite Barefoot Books called "My Granny went to Market " .

Patchwork egg craft

2011-02-21T11:08:00.000-05:00

A craft your great grandmother may have done was patchwork quilting. During olden times, woman used every scrap of material they had saved and sewed them together. They used this patchwork sheet to create clothing, curtains or bedspreads. You won't need a needle and thread for this patchwork project though. A dab of glue and an egg will create an old fashioned delight for you or as a gift.

Introducing our new Newsletter!

2011-02-17T08:30:00.002-05:00

I am so happy to present to all my followers our brand new weekly Mystical Kingdom Newsletter. It will be filled with special verses, recipes, a weekly craft and more. So to be included in our newsletter each week just add your email to the right hand side of the page and submit it! If you are looking for support and information on home and/or un-schooling based on a Waldorf

Snowy Day Fun with Peace

2011-02-04T13:07:00.001-05:00

Shoveling some snow out of our snow maze in the back yard. So much fun to help out. We found a lovely little friend peeping out of the snow. Can't Catch me! Having fun running through the maze. Making a snow Fairy. Oh, pick me up! Snow fairy complete

St. Brigid's Day

2011-02-01T17:28:00.003-05:00

St. Brigid's Oaten Bread You will feel the influence of the saint in this wonderful bread. Rich! Again we celebrate the farm and the oats and wheat. Great with home made butter as well. Make this loaf into a strohn or wheat sheaf. Form the dough into three equal balls and one ball about 1/3 the size of the others. Form each large ball into a rectangular strip-do not over work. Place

Dressing Your Child in Accordance to Rudolf Steiner's Philosophy

2011-01-24T20:46:00.001-05:00

What is Waldorf? Waldorf is a method of schooling founded by Rudolf Steiner, which focuses on the specific developmental needs of children. Waldorf education strives to 'educate the whole child' and does so in a respectful way <iframe src="http://us.adserver.yahoo.com/a?f=2143397785&pn=acont&p=aclstyle&l=LREC&kw=&c=sh&bg=white&

Cries of Conscience: The need for Media Mindfulness

2011-01-21T14:01:00.000-05:00

Cries of Conscience The Need for Media Mindfulness By Nancy Foster A child wrestles with sleep Another fidgets, whines and won’t eat. There sits one, expression stares in a glaze, While in class he’s unable to sit still or listen — Oh, “it’s just a phase”. . . Some may say, so we think. Then we wonder, is there a link? Here’s a six year old mimicking sixteen. Across town they’re mourning at

Candlemas Day February 2nd

2011-01-21T09:13:00.001-05:00

Candlemas Day February 2nd is Candlemas Day. This ancient festival marks the midpoint of winter, halfway between the shortest day and the spring equinox. In pre-Christian times, this day was known as the 'Feast of Lights' and celebrated the increase strength of the life-giving sun as winter gave way to spring.

In the Winter

2011-01-19T15:09:00.000-05:00

In the winter time we go Walking through the fields of snow. Where there is no grass at all, Where the top of every wall, every fence and every tree Is as white as white as white can be. And our mother's always know By the footprints in the snow, Where it is the Children go.

Gnomes Gnomes

2011-01-19T14:16:00.000-05:00

Here are some great gnome verses that we use during our circle time. When the Gnomes Go Underground When the gnomes go under ground :::clap clap::: With the flowers they have found :::clap clap::: With the seed bags on their backs :::clap clap::: They march in boots of black :::clap clap::: When the cold winds blow 'neath the roof of snow, They work and play and sing :::clap

Some wonderful articles written by the Waldorf Association of North America

2011-01-18T10:19:00.000-05:00

The main goal for any Waldorf Inspired parent teacher is to develop the capacities (physical, mental,emotional and spiritual) which will serve your child throughout his or her life.Before you can truly achieve this,you need to: 1. have a real understanding of how a child develops at each stage and what the child needs while passing through each stage. 2.offer creative methods which

Peace and Love for you..

2011-01-14T09:27:00.000-05:00

With Valentine's day coming up I thought I would share some of my favorite Valentine Etsy finds.I like to plan ahead especially if i am going to order things for the holidays . Some of these items are custom made so make sure to get your order in so it will arrive just in time. It takes more than lace and ribbons And lovely verses too To make a Valentine Thats nice enough for you It takes a

Dirt Roads

2011-01-12T09:02:00.002-05:00

What's mainly wrong with society today is that too many Dirt Roads have been paved. There's not a problem in America today, crime, drugs, education, divorce, delinquency that wouldn't be remedied, if we just had more Dirt Roads, because Dirt Roads give character. People that live at the end of Dirt Roads learn early on that life is a bumpy ride. That it can jar you

Hatch that Egg

2011-01-07T09:48:00.000-05:00

Welcome to 2011 everyone! I wanted to invite you all to check out my son's new Blog called Hatch that Egg . His blog is geared towards children and is a guide for healthy living, games, snacks and more. I think it is wonderful and a great way for him to express things he likes, work on writing and spelling and of course how to blog. So if you have a few moments check out his post from today. It

10 New Year's Resolutions for a Waldorf Inspired Homeschooling Mom!

2010-12-31T09:00:00.000-05:00

I know it is early but I ponder that I won't be on the computer much till after the New Year so. Happy Holidays to Everyone! The New Year, no matter when people have celebrated it, has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, looking forward to the coming year. It is time to reflect on the changes we want, or often need, if we're to have the motivation to grow

Wonderful Holiday Giveaway at Mountain Rose Herbs!

2010-12-15T14:03:00.000-05:00

If you love tea than you are going to just love this amazing giveaway. Mountain Rose herbs is hosting a giveaway for : "This week’s winners will receive a collection of our favorite organic teas including Mango Ceylon, Genmaicha, Vanilla Rooibos, Firefly Chai, and Peace Tea! We will also send along one of our certified organic cotton Make Tea Not War tote bags, and this elegant 32oz

The wisdom of Hunters/Gatherers

2010-12-09T19:03:00.001-05:00

Winter verses and Circle time

2010-12-08T09:33:00.000-05:00

Look Out! Look Out! Jack Frost is about! He's after our fingers and toes; And, all through the night, The gay little sprite Is working where nobody knows. He'll climb a tree, So nimble is he, His silvery powder he'll shake; To windows he'll creep, And while we're asleep, Such wonderful pictures he'll make. Across the grass, He'll merrily pass, And change

Favorite Winter/Holiday books

2010-12-07T16:37:00.002-05:00

Peter and Lotta's Christmas: A Story Peter and Lotta go to live in the country with Aunt Green, Aunt Brown, Aunt Lavender, and Uncle Blue. As Christmas approaches, Peter and Lotta discover all kinds of new surprises, but best of all is their discovery of where the presents come from. Is it from deep in the forest where the tallest fir trees grow? Ollie's Ski

Getting rid of those "MAINSTREAM" toys!

2010-07-19T12:20:00.000-04:00

Well, thinking back, to when I had my first child we really didn't know which toys were the best to have. Plastic, mainstream characters like Blues Clues,etc where all the rage. After discovering the true importance of toys did I finally realize we needed a change. By the time my second child had come we were on our journey to getting ourselves "free" from plastics!So here I am now

Working with Beeswax

2010-07-15T07:10:00.000-04:00

Beeswax is a wonderful and natural alternative to the synthetic modeling materials available (which are too bright and smell bad ). It is all natural, non toxic and it smells so nice when you work with it. Another benefit is that it doesn't tend to really blend like the play dough - so you can use it time and again. Primarily though, I think what is best about it is that it takes human

Meditation Tuesdays

2010-07-06T07:41:00.000-04:00

At night before going to sleep, enter into a meditative state and once you are deeply relaxed project yourself into space looking back at Earth. Although our planet will appear to be so beautiful and peaceful from a distance she is in much need for loving, healing energy so as to help her find a way to manifest peace, love, healing and harmony. While meditating, extend your arms (Even if

Happy Independence Day!

2010-07-04T08:55:00.001-04:00

Happy Independence day everyone! A great blog that I follow is called The Humble Libertarian they have a great post today on Independence Day. The cynic in me wonders what we're even celebrating, when the government we now have is in many ways immeasurably more intrusive and tyrannical than the one we fought to gain our independence from so many generations ago. But we can still celebrate

Fabulous Friday Giveaway!

2010-07-02T07:08:00.003-04:00

To all my Followers near and far for this weeks Fabulous Friday giveaway I would like to offer you all an amazing chance at winning a $15 gift certificate to my shop. How awesome is that! So here is what you need to do to be entered! Mandatory Entry - Share this giveaway on "Twitter" or "Facebook" post the link here with your email address so I can contact you if you win! 5 Entries: Purchase

And The Winner of last weeks Fabulous Friday Giveaway is

2010-07-02T06:57:00.000-04:00

Meeyeehere ! I will be sending you an email shortly! Thank you to everyone who entered the contest and look for today's new Giveaway!

Delicious Cranberry Walnut Quinoa Salad

2010-07-01T13:19:00.001-04:00

Wednesday Etsy picks - Independence Day

2010-06-30T07:06:00.001-04:00

“We hold these truths to be self evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness” Thomas Jefferson Since Independence Day is this Sunday - You guessed it ! Why not do a 4th of July Etsy picks theme.It is so much for to shop through Etsy, there are so many great

Meditation Tuesdays

2010-06-29T07:21:00.001-04:00

Most people do not think children are old enough for meditation but like yoga poses for kids, children’s meditation has a different approach than the adult practice. When disguised as a game, kids can easily learn to relax and become more aware of their bodies through meditation. Once you child is accustomed to meditation they will enjoy that time in there day and you can go further and

Childhood

2010-06-28T13:29:00.003-04:00

Childhood Childhood is a time for learning about the essentials about the heavenly world and the earthly, about goodness, beauty and truth. Childhood is a time to be loved and to love to express fear and to learn trust to be allowed to be serious and calm and to celebrate with laughter and Joy. Children have a right to dream, and they need time to grow at their own pace. They have the right to

Fabulous Friday Giveaway! CLOSED

2010-06-25T08:19:00.003-04:00

It is Fabulous Friday! Who doesn't love a giveaway! This Giveaway is for one of our new "Squirmy" The Green Worm Stacking Toys! "Squirmy" is the cutest worm your little one will ever see. This is the perfect toy for the little nature lover in your family. This Waldorf Inspired stacking toy will bring endless fun for your child. The Stacker has three individual pieces. The two bottom

Preschool and Kindergarten ~ Where to begin

2010-06-24T09:28:00.004-04:00

There is no curriculum for a child of that age. However there are many wonderful things you can do to give your child what is truly the "best start". What a child of this age needs is rhythm, repetition and an active home life where Mommy allows her to participate. Helping you with your daily work, cooking, sweeping, etc. is the best curriculum you can

Summer Verses and Circle

2010-06-21T07:45:00.003-04:00

Full early in the morning Awakes the summer sun The month of June arriving The cold and night are done The cuckoo's a fine bird She whistles as she flies And as she whistles "cuckoo" The bluer grow the skies ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Come out, come out this sunny day The fields are sweet with new mown hay The birds are singing loud and

Help the Gulf Coast

2010-06-18T07:27:00.000-04:00

Right now on Etsy there is a collective etsy shop set up to help the gulf coast recover from the massive BP oil spill. Etsy sellers have donated their items so that 100% of the proceeds can be given to charity. So far they have donated $2000 to Oxfam America!! You can see the blog to stay updated. http://helpthegulfcoastetsy.blogspot.com I have donated two items from my shop . If you're

Toes!

2010-06-17T08:36:00.000-04:00

Wednesday Etsy Picks - Eco-Friendly Kids Toys

2010-06-16T18:33:00.008-04:00

So today's Wednesday Etsy picks are Kids Eco-Friendly Toys. I had the afternoon to spend some time frolicking through Etsy shops and I think I have come up with some of my Favorite ones. First off is: The Salty Seahouse I was so excited to find this shop. They are filled with beautiful shells and stones handpicked from Florida beaches. When you enter their shop you are Welcomed by their lovely

New Giveaways!

2010-06-15T09:58:00.000-04:00

So for the Month of June AllThingSimple is being featured on EtsyStalker ! I am hosting two great giveaways there. First Prize is Large Wooden Rainbow Stacker Second Prize is a Bar of Organic Juniper Berry soap Just click the link below, leave a comment on the bottom of the page and your entered. You can leave a comment everyday for the whole month of June! If you tweet or post it

Meditation Tuesdays

2010-06-15T08:54:00.000-04:00

Would you like try a meditation with me? Children's Meditation Called "Peace" for ages 5-13 Close your eyes and relax. Try not to think of other things but just for a moment watch your breath. Feel the air flowing in and out of your body. If you get really good at this all you will be able to notice is the air flowing in and out. Then can you imagine that it is not air that you are

A Walt Whitman poem...

2010-06-13T20:20:00.000-04:00

A Child Said, What Is The Grass?A child said, What is the grass? fetching it to me with full hands; How could I answer the child?. . . .I do not know what it is any more than he. I guess it must be the flag of my disposition, out of hopeful green stuff woven. Or I guess it is the handkerchief of the Lord, A scented gift and remembrancer designedly dropped, Bearing the