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My kids LOVE making cups of hot chocolate on cold winter days. I mean, there’s nothing like coming in from playing in the snow to find a warm, rich cup of something tasty to thaw you out. It’s also a favorite companion to curling up in bed with a good book as well. However, having […]

This is the 21st century, and these days, most of us are living fast-paced lives.  We’re constantly on the go. We have jobs to get to and bills to pay. Technology is at our fingertips, and the information intake doesn’t stop. Our kids either have places to go, or we need to keep them busy […]

Hello, friends! Today, I thought I’d share a quick recap of this past month’s Oat Herb Study inside of my Herb Folk herb study program. In this study, we learned about several different actions and uses of oat. We’ve also tried our hand at making, and hopefully using, several different oat preparations as well. Get […]

Autumn is the season to begin slowing down, drawing inwards, and doing some heart evaluation. It is also a time to connect with others in a real and meaningful way. I refer to this as autumn work, and one of my favorite places to do this type of work is in the bath. As the […]

Hi, friends! Join me and my family on an (0:00) after-lunch nature walk where we’ll spend some time enjoying the world around us and collect some of the beautiful things nature has to offer. After our walk, (2:07) we’ll head outside to finish up our homeschool group lessons and then (3:59) head to the garden […]

Hello, friends! Today I thought I’d share a quick recap of this past month’s Yarrow Herb Study inside of my Herb Folk herb study program. In this study, we learned about several different actions and uses of nettle. We’ve also tried our hand at making, and hopefully using, several different yarrow preparations as well. Get […]

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