Slow Moe & ROTH for Summer

baby admiring.

Things are slow around here. There's a baby, it's hot, all the classes and lessons and scheduled weekly events are on hiatus. We've been blessed with meals from friends, bounty in the garden, and general good health. Recovery from labor has been relatively quick, and I'm beginning to see a light at the end of the breastfeeding-sore nipple-wet all the time-trial period that has been going on for a week now. A process that is so natural and beneficial for mom & baby sometimes seems more than a little difficult. It's all worth it--of course, but I welcome the relief I can feel coming...

Here are a few pics from our week.

there's been some shelling of peas. 

I'm proud to hold the title for fastest sheller, however I didn't shell the most! The girls LOVE doing this.

some dada/big sister time with the bikes & a memorial day picnic with my family.

rediscovering and remastering old toys.

did I mention baby admiring?

Check out the new edition of Rhythm of the Home for some sweet summer activities and articles. I'm excited to have an article about our progress and suggestions on organization--I'm still really proud of how far we've come and how it's helping, even in this time of transition.

Simple Sewing and Rhythm of the Home

Today marks the release of the Rhythm of the Home Spring edition! Great news for those looking for inspiration.

Again, I'm pleased to say I got to participate! To go along with the Sewing Box--inspired by Naomi, of course, I thought I'd post an idea that's simple and fun for little hands and picks up on the hedgehog theme i keep gravitating towards. How can one resist?

This hedgehog requires only brown and white felt, a few buttons and some glue.

1. Cut out the body shape of a hedgehog out of the white
2. Cut a bunch of little triangles out of the brown.
3. Using tacky glue, start gluing the triangles to the rump of your hedgehog, layering them as you get towards it's head. 
4. Allow time to dry.
5. With a needle and thread, help your child sew on the button for eyes and a nose and done!

Things to do with your new hedgehog:

: :Add magnetic stripping to make a sweet fridge decoration

: :Make more hedgehogs, and other animals to add to your felt board

: :Sew the hedgehog to a barrette clip to wear in your hair

: :Or a pin, for your jacket...

Making things with your kids can be magical! Their perspective is so unique and can really sparkle when you take on these projects together, Naomi had a completely different vision of what her hedgehog should be. She insisted on 2 eyes and I love how it turned out.

A New Season

Autumn is upon us. At least that's what I keep dreaming; the weather does not yet reflect this change. But, the fall issue of Rhythm of the Home magazine is published today and it gives me hope that those activities dedicated to the cooling weather, altering leaves and blustery breezes will soon occupy our days.

Again I have the honor of having an activity included in the magazine. Thanks to the women behind the scenes bringing this all together.

So many inspirations...

Rhythm of the Home

What excitement, first off that there's a new issue, second off that I got to participate! What a fantastic e-magazine that will keep us busy for months with SO many great projects & articles--I can't WAIT to get started. First up: kick this sinusitis!

But second, how do I choose? I'm going to be browsing & re-browsing for days, I'm certain.

So. I had to share! I hope you find as much delight in it as I!

& here are a few pictures of things that are happening around here right now...

em. vintage fabric is such a pleasantry.

how?

haman's hat cookies. we had 3 varieties to choose from--all delectable.

The story of Esther, Mordecai & Haman--BOO!

making honey.

planting snow-peas.