Moomins in the House: a book series recommendation
The Moomins h ave taken up long-term residence in our house! Moomins and their friends come from the imagination of Finnish author and illustrator Tove Jansson (pronounced “tova yan-sun”). Moomins...
View ArticleWhy I Made It: Artisans tell the stories that inspired their creations (Part 1)
The collective goal of the Natural Kids Team artisans is to create children’s imaginative toys, decor, and clothes from environmentally-friendly materials. Individually, we have different...
View ArticleWhy I Made It: Artisans tell the stories that inspired their creations (Part 2)
I asked members of the Natural Kids Team if they would share some of the stories and experiences that inspired their creations. Here is the link for the first set of narratives: Why I Made It, Part 1....
View ArticleWhy I Made It, Part 3: Artisans tell the stories behind their creations
Members of the Natural Kids Team are inspired by their surroundings and interactions with the world. I enjoy learning what sparks their imaginations. I am pleased to present part 3 of “Why I Made It.”...
View ArticleStaging the Weather
Last Saturday, I walked in heavy rain to meet friends at a local restaurant. By the time we finished our breakfast, huge snowflakes fell. As I walked home, the snow turned into rain, and twenty...
View ArticleGluten Free Popovers
When my daughter went on a trial gluten-free diet for three months, I baked more during that time than I had in all the years prior since she was born. The gluten-free diet was a hassle when we...
View ArticleSpringtime Wanderer in Seattle (Toys on a Walk series)
Among the forget-me-not flowers I alternate my daily exercise between runs and walks. While I enjoy the high-intensity cardio benefits of running, I really like my walks because I have a chance to...
View ArticleBreakfast Cookies: Gluten Free/Dairy Free
Think of these breakfast cookies as portable oatmeal. I’ve experimented with the recipe in a number of different ways. My daughter doesn’t care for oatmeal (even yummy steel-cut oats), but enjoys...
View ArticleMy Desk in December
I’ll let you in on a secret: when asked for photos of our workspace, most of us try to distract you with pictures of nature, finished craft projects, and our cute kids. We try to keep our workspaces...
View ArticleStitches and Songs: Alkelda Dolls in October
Greetings to all of you from Alkelda Dolls! My name is Farida. I make wool felt dolls for children’s creative play and storytelling, though teens and grownups have been known to bring my dolls to...
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