For a peaceful home, for a peaceful world
What a year this has been. I am so tired. Are you exhausted too? But I am also craving December festivities like never before. We’re only two-thirds through November, but the advent calendar is ready to be hung, final gifts are trickling through the door, and I’m just about ready to wrap up “normal” life…
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We have lit the first Chanukah candle, Frida’s beautiful advent calendar is being gleefully opened by excited little fingers, elderberry syrup is being dutifully poured out each morning, and I have stocked up on thick yellow beeswax candles to light our meals on these slow, cozy days. Each night Frida’s bed is warmed by hot…
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It might sound a bit strange to be posting about our winter weekly rhythm half-way through January, but bear with me! I love the idea of having a strong rhythm in our home as I feel it is comforting for the child to know what is coming next; children have so little control when it…
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Frida and I have had great fun making simple bird treats today. It’s a perfect practical life activity for a cold, dry winter day. Bird treats couldn’t be easier to make, and they are simple enough to do with young child (as well as being a great way to help our feathered friends keep well…
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As the weather gets colder, we are naturally slowing down more and more. Mornings give us long, quiet, candlelit breakfasts. Huge chunks of the day are given over to play. Evenings are spent under a blanket on the sofa. It is easy to while away a whole day between cups of tea, books, and playing,…
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It is officially December! This morning I showed Frida our new rotation of books, which are all about winter and the holidays we celebrate (Chanukah and Christmas). I have been so excited to rotate in our winter books this year! I think because it has been a difficult summer and autumn for us, winter this…
Read MoreAfter a difficult patch a month or so ago, where I was feeling intensely sleep deprived and was physically a bit battered, I feel like we have found our pace again. I no longer feel like I’m struggling, I get a little bit more sleep, and our days (mostly) have a calm rhythm to them. I think…
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