*I believe they are only available on the Bella Luna Toys website, which is where we purchased our copy.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Everyday in the Waldorf Kindergarten
This is such a sweet book. Children who go to a Waldorf school will love it (like mine do!) and it would be equally wonderful to familiarize a child who will be new to Waldorf before he goes to school. Here are some of our favorite parts:
*I believe they are only available on the Bella Luna Toys website, which is where we purchased our copy.
*I believe they are only available on the Bella Luna Toys website, which is where we purchased our copy.
Monday, June 24, 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
There is something about being under big trees and around water, flowers, lizards and squirrels. Although I prefer "wild" nature to the more groomed variety, I still love the Botanical Gardens.
Dr. Mom
There are a couple of indispensable books in our home right now:
Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child is the first thing I turn to when one of my girls gets sick. I love how I can look up the illness and see the detailed description (to make sure I've made the correct diagnosis!), the conventional treatment, herbal treatment, homeopathic treatment, dietary guidelines, nutritional supplements, acupressure, and general recommendations. For many, preventative measures are also listed. If you only buy one book for your family, this is it.
To supplement SMFAHC, we have "Compresses and Other Therapeutic Applications" by Monika Fingado, which lists in detail how to apply compresses. I have found this invaluable in bringing down high fevers, and it is for adults as well as children.
Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child is the first thing I turn to when one of my girls gets sick. I love how I can look up the illness and see the detailed description (to make sure I've made the correct diagnosis!), the conventional treatment, herbal treatment, homeopathic treatment, dietary guidelines, nutritional supplements, acupressure, and general recommendations. For many, preventative measures are also listed. If you only buy one book for your family, this is it.
To supplement SMFAHC, we have "Compresses and Other Therapeutic Applications" by Monika Fingado, which lists in detail how to apply compresses. I have found this invaluable in bringing down high fevers, and it is for adults as well as children.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Sweet Bohemian Baby
More fabulous finds on etsy:
Newborn quilt by Peace Love and Quilts:
Bamboo baby wipes by Gnome Clothes:
Organic velour baby blanket: by Maple Sugar Designs:
Pants by Sunshine Salad:
Elephant pants by 3 Moss Flowers:
Changing pad and burp cloth by Stickelberry:
Newborn quilt by Peace Love and Quilts:
Bamboo baby wipes by Gnome Clothes:
Organic velour baby blanket: by Maple Sugar Designs:
Pants by Sunshine Salad:
Elephant pants by 3 Moss Flowers:
Changing pad and burp cloth by Stickelberry:
Friday, June 7, 2013
Blueberries!
If you take the 101 north, just past the tunnel you will see a big sign with the words, "BLUEBERRIES" painted on it. It takes about half an hour to get there from SB, but it is very worth the drive.
We go picking every year, at least once and usually with the other mamatotos.
They open at 10am and it is pretty key to get there as early as possible, because it gets HOT. It's really sweet at the farm. They have little nostalgic metal pails for everyone to use while picking, and have some adorable farm animals on site to visit with.
We finish off each day by reading "Blueberries for Sal" and making a pie, topped with coconut cream.
Here are some of the "Little Sals" trying to sneak blueberries out of Ryan's pail:
We go picking every year, at least once and usually with the other mamatotos.
They open at 10am and it is pretty key to get there as early as possible, because it gets HOT. It's really sweet at the farm. They have little nostalgic metal pails for everyone to use while picking, and have some adorable farm animals on site to visit with.
We finish off each day by reading "Blueberries for Sal" and making a pie, topped with coconut cream.
Here are some of the "Little Sals" trying to sneak blueberries out of Ryan's pail:
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Mobiles
Here are a few of my favorite mobiles for Baby on etsy right now:
By Mama Earth Creations and Dancing Seed Mobiles:
By Butterfly Cove and Magic Wool:
By Mama Earth Creations and Dancing Seed Mobiles:
By Butterfly Cove and Magic Wool:
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Mermaid Crowns for Summer
Isla has a Summer birthday, so I'm thinking about making these crowns at her party for the craft/take home party favor.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Paradise, This Place We Call Home...
Isla was really excited to surf the other day, so we got her all suited up and she paddled out with Daddy.
While they surfed, Lyr and I played in the sand and cheered them on:
After they caught about a dozen waves...
...we spotted dolphins! How exciting. I love being out in the water with dolphins, so I was thrilled my daughter was having that experience:
But wait! Did you see that? Three WHALES decided to cruise on by. Now my child is absolutely living my dream. I have never been that close to a whale, and she gets to have the experience of literally feeling the mist from their spray in her face! This is one of the best moments of my life, to see my sweet four year-old out in the ocean with three beautiful whales:
She will only realize the magnitude of this experience when she's older. Right now, it was fun and maybe a little magical, but only as magical as nearly everything is to her at the moment: a minute or two after swimming with the whales, she ran up to me on the beach, breathless and beaming, proudly proclaiming, "Mommy! You'll never BELIEVE this...I dunked my HEAD underwater!!!" Ah, yes you did, you amazing little person. You dunked your head under the water and that was awesome, too.
**All photographs, besides Lyr as Sand Centipede, were taken by Mike Billgren, and I believe he and his wife Alma also take family portraits in fun settings. You can find them on Facebook, or leave a comment here.**
While they surfed, Lyr and I played in the sand and cheered them on:
After they caught about a dozen waves...
...we spotted dolphins! How exciting. I love being out in the water with dolphins, so I was thrilled my daughter was having that experience:
But wait! Did you see that? Three WHALES decided to cruise on by. Now my child is absolutely living my dream. I have never been that close to a whale, and she gets to have the experience of literally feeling the mist from their spray in her face! This is one of the best moments of my life, to see my sweet four year-old out in the ocean with three beautiful whales:
She will only realize the magnitude of this experience when she's older. Right now, it was fun and maybe a little magical, but only as magical as nearly everything is to her at the moment: a minute or two after swimming with the whales, she ran up to me on the beach, breathless and beaming, proudly proclaiming, "Mommy! You'll never BELIEVE this...I dunked my HEAD underwater!!!" Ah, yes you did, you amazing little person. You dunked your head under the water and that was awesome, too.
**All photographs, besides Lyr as Sand Centipede, were taken by Mike Billgren, and I believe he and his wife Alma also take family portraits in fun settings. You can find them on Facebook, or leave a comment here.**
Sunday, May 12, 2013
The Best Pregnant Lady Treat... Ever!
Ok, so truthfully, I am not even pregnant right now. But that didn't stop the giddy feelings of excitement when THIS BOX showed up on my doorstep:
Although I adore Anna, co-creator of the Mama Lana Box, I promised her and myself I would be 100% brutally honest about my impression of the boxes. Well, I am happy to say that she and her sister-in-law have easily surpassed my hopes and expectations. I won't ruin the whole surprise, but I will let you take a little peek at a few of the treats that were inside this box:
Mother of two little ones, and avid parenting enthusiast, I thought I knew all of the cool mama-to-be gifts and luxuries, but it turns out there are still some amazing surprises out there. Among them, one of my favorite items from the box, is this book, which is described as "[a] global treasury of age-old wisdom for pregnancy, birth, and childcare brimming with inspiring suggestions for the modern mother - from ways to choose your child's name to planting a birth tree and using Feng Shui to plan your baby's sleeping place":
Although I have to say, my favorite part is these cards. On one side is a beautiful, inspiring image by one of four gifted artists, and on the other side, an empowering affirmation and meditation. I have never seen anything like this, and I wish I would have had these for the labors of my first two pregnancies. (Every box has a few cards, so at the end of your pregnancy you have a complete set.):
Soulful, sweet, and so fun, the Mama Lana Box is the perfect way to honor pregnancy, the beautiful goddess mama-to-be, and the growing baby. I can't wait to buy them for my lovely pregnant friends (you know who you are;)) and maaaaaybe, one day, myself!
And just in case you're in the market, use this code to get $10 off each box purchased anytime before August 10th: SaveShareClub1305-WRA6VJIRRY7V
Although I adore Anna, co-creator of the Mama Lana Box, I promised her and myself I would be 100% brutally honest about my impression of the boxes. Well, I am happy to say that she and her sister-in-law have easily surpassed my hopes and expectations. I won't ruin the whole surprise, but I will let you take a little peek at a few of the treats that were inside this box:
Mother of two little ones, and avid parenting enthusiast, I thought I knew all of the cool mama-to-be gifts and luxuries, but it turns out there are still some amazing surprises out there. Among them, one of my favorite items from the box, is this book, which is described as "[a] global treasury of age-old wisdom for pregnancy, birth, and childcare brimming with inspiring suggestions for the modern mother - from ways to choose your child's name to planting a birth tree and using Feng Shui to plan your baby's sleeping place":
Although I have to say, my favorite part is these cards. On one side is a beautiful, inspiring image by one of four gifted artists, and on the other side, an empowering affirmation and meditation. I have never seen anything like this, and I wish I would have had these for the labors of my first two pregnancies. (Every box has a few cards, so at the end of your pregnancy you have a complete set.):
Soulful, sweet, and so fun, the Mama Lana Box is the perfect way to honor pregnancy, the beautiful goddess mama-to-be, and the growing baby. I can't wait to buy them for my lovely pregnant friends (you know who you are;)) and maaaaaybe, one day, myself!
And just in case you're in the market, use this code to get $10 off each box purchased anytime before August 10th: SaveShareClub1305-WRA6VJIRRY7V
Friday, May 10, 2013
Baby Rattan Love
One of my closest friends just gave birth to a sweet little girl a couple of months ago, so I have had baby on the brain a bit more than usual. I can't help seeing everything through the mama-lens. For example, how sweet would this little bamboo tiki cart be as a diaper station? Then, when Baby is out of diapers it can become an art-supplies organizer... Just sayin' ;)
Monday, May 6, 2013
The Nest!
It really is Spring! I am beyond thrilled about the sweet little nest two birdies decided to build in Isla's bike helmet.
We always hang the girls' helmets up right outside our front door, and a few weeks ago we noticed a couple of birds flying back and forth, carrying grass and twigs. We have been lucky to watch them build their nest bit by bit and now... Look - eggs!
They are so darling, they almost look fake. It will be so amazing if they hatch and we get to see teeny, tiny baby birds in there...
We always hang the girls' helmets up right outside our front door, and a few weeks ago we noticed a couple of birds flying back and forth, carrying grass and twigs. We have been lucky to watch them build their nest bit by bit and now... Look - eggs!
They are so darling, they almost look fake. It will be so amazing if they hatch and we get to see teeny, tiny baby birds in there...
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