Homemade Applesauce
This past October we went apple picking at a you-pick orchard about an hour from our house near Half Moon Bay. I heard that Fuji, Gala, and Honeycrisp tend to make the best applesauce so
Category: Family & Parenting
Journaling
Keeping a journal is less common these days in the world of technology, social media, and little time. For me, I use a mix of old fashion journaling and online journaling. In some ways my
Summer Schedule & Activities for Kids
This summer was especially different for our family as we welcomed in a new baby boy. Our second son Micah was born at the end of May. Our older son Wyatt, goes to preschool during
Book Review: Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten
This month I read Raise a Smarter Child by Kindergarten by Dr. David Perlmutter. Favorite Quotes: “Your efforts during the first thousand days will help your child complete the task of creating a brain that
Book Review: Ancient Map for Modern Birth
This month I read Ancient Map for Modern Birth by Pam England. Favorite Quotes: “Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered,
Book Review: 10 mindful minutes
I recently read ‘10 Mindful Minutes: Giving Our Children–and Ourselves–the Social and Emotional Skills to Reduce Stress and Anxiety for Healthier, Happy Lives‘ by Goldie Hawn Favorite Quotes: “Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls
Ireland Trip
This post is a bit different than my usual content. Below I discuss the background of my recent Ireland trip, Video slideshows of our trip, Our itinerary and recommendations, and what we learned about homesteading
Book Review: Better than Before
This month I read ‘Better than Before’ by Gretchen Rubin Favorite Quotes: “Habits are the invisible architecture of daily life. We repeat about 40% of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence,
Happy Holidays!
I wish you a happy holidays from our home to yours!
Book Review: The Opposite of Spoiled
This month I read The Opposite of Spoiled by Ron Lieber Favorite Quotes: “Money is central, but it is also a teaching tool that uses the value of a dollar to instill in our children