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Craft: {Salt Dough Hand & Footprint Keepsakes}

This is a simple, cute, fun and inexpensive craft that makes a lovely keepsake! For the dough you will need a cup of flour, a cup of salt and 3/4 cup warm water. Other items to keep handy: a large bowl, rolling pin, baking sheet and [...]
By |June 7th, 2013|Baby + Kids, Creativity + Play, Projects + Crafting|0 Comments|
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Natural Remedy: {DIY Elderberry Syrup}

This immune boosting botanical is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Elderberry syrup has a long history of use in traditional European medicine and is so highly regarded that it has been called the “medicine chest of country people.”  Elderberry preparations are traditionally taken early enough to [...]
By |January 24th, 2013|Natural Living, Uncategorized|0 Comments|
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Craft: {DIY Holiday Gnomes}

This simple, affordable and fun project is sure to delight your little ones!  Here is an easy tutorial on how to make these cute little holiday gnomes. You can either use wooden Peg People which come in different shapes and sizes or old-fashioned wooden clothespins. [...]
By |December 8th, 2012|Projects + Crafting, Uncategorized|0 Comments|
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Craft: {DIY Americana Wreath with Tea Stained Flag}

What better way to welcome Fall into our homes than with a handcrafted wreath? Inspired by a variety of beautiful wreaths, I incorporated elements from a few to make one of my own ~ A swag of country dried broom corn, wheat, tree berries, bakuli pods and [...]
By |October 12th, 2012|Home, Projects + Crafting, Uncategorized|3 Comments|
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Review: {Soft Star Shoes & Special Offer}

We let our babe go barefoot whenever possible. When he does wear shoes, we put him in minimalist shoes like Soft Star which are specifically designed for natural foot movement and healthy foot development. The wider design allows plenty of room for toes to wiggle around and [...]
By |August 9th, 2012|Baby + Kids, Products, Resources, Reviews + Giveaways|2 Comments|
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Craft: {DIY Pinecone Bird Feeders}

Old-fashioned DIY pinecone bird feeders are a fun and easy craft that kids love and you probably have most of the materials on hand. Materials Pinecones (look for ones that are opened up) Smooth nut butter (Omit if anyone has a nut sensitivity or allergy) Ghee or butter Birdseed [...]
By |July 29th, 2012|Creativity + Play, Inspiration, Projects + Crafting|3 Comments|
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Craft: {DIY Terrariums}

Terrariums are wonderful, magical environments. They are fun to make and are a great opportunity for children to learn how ecosystems work. Terrariums are essentially miniature ecosystems that can sustain themselves for long periods of time, very similar to that in the real world. The glass lid creates [...]
By |March 18th, 2012|Creativity + Play, Environment + Decor, Home, Inspiration, Projects + Crafting|0 Comments|
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