Autumn is the one of our favorite times to get outside, go explore and talk about all that we see in nature. And it is a great time to make simple crafts with what we find! I wouldn’t call myself crafty and keep with simple DIYs, and this was a perfect fit! This leaf…
One of my favorite things about fall is the beginning of baking season in our home. I love how the kitchen smells of cinnamon and spice and how my kids enjoy measuring and pouring and stirring beside me. I love watching them watch the timer and feeling their excitement when our finished product comes…
We made our first batch of elderberry syrup for the season, and I wanted to share how easy it is to make your own! And since everything is better with friends, we made some to share. The homemade recipe is much for affordable than the store-bought ones, and you can control exactly what is…
Is there anything better than your kids getting super excited over something small? Well maybe if it is something small and also healthy! Our oldest loves anything and everything festive, whether it’s fall pumpkins or twinkle lights or green garlands for St. Patrick’s day, so when I made him a festive Halloween fruit +…
Camping with our children is one of our favorite activities, and a few weeks ago we went on our annual trip to Grayson Highlands State Park in Virginia to seek out some adventure and some cooler weather. The beautiful scenery, mountaintop spaces, wild horses and infinite open sky call to us each year, and…
Over the years I have become increasingly aware of the way my mind compartmentalizes our days and months along with the seasons. After reading this post, it dawned on me that my internal calendar runs from autumn to autumn. While it’s not the official end to the year, each October ushers in an ending…
