Have you been to Brocton, New York? I would guess not but if you happen to drive along route 20 from Buffalo through Fredonia on your way to Penn, then you may have passed under the double arches and by WoolGathering. This is my LYS (Local Yarn Shop), owned by Barb Albert.
I visited Barb’s store [...]
Posted on January 27th, 2009 by karen
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Oh my, my, my, my my. I participated in a swap with a Mom from Mothering and wow, I got all these yummy yarns.
Posted on January 26th, 2009 by karen
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I’m giving a wave to anyone who has children! Good morning! How does your house look at this very moment? Scary? Slightly messy? You have piles everywhere? Well then, you are in good company!
We are reorganizing our living room/dining room. This space was once two separate areas but at someone during its’ previous ownership took [...]
Posted on January 26th, 2009 by karen
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In the Waldorf tradition, children and adults create nature tables, flat surfaces where you collect elements of nature that represent the season, or specials items that reflect your feelings and mood.
I am still searching for a better table, ours is rather small (old end table) for our needs. I ordered the following items:
Wooden Stacking Fire [...]
Posted on January 23rd, 2009 by karen
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Is Spring around the corner? Maybe, this will help- Bits of Yarn Birds Nest
I am new to knitting, so I often have odds and ends of yarn lying around.
Materials Needed-
Bits and pieces of yarn
Small balloon
Elmers glue
Water
Container to place balloon on while you work
Instructions-
Mix elmers glue in a bowl with a bit of water. Soak the [...]
Posted on January 22nd, 2009 by karen
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As a Mom do you feel you have a voice? Do you feel your voice is heard? Do you want to yell? Do you whisper? Are you a changemaker?
Please visit this site and watch the video! Now is not the time to be silent!
Posted on January 21st, 2009 by karen
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How my heart warms saying those words outloud- President Barack Obama.
The girls and I watched the inauguration live and listened to his speech and I wept. I continue to write President Obama, encouraging him and his team, making comments and suggestions and voicing concerns as I use my voice as a tool for change.
“Now, there [...]
Posted on January 20th, 2009 by karen
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Local, handmade, WAHM goods are under attack. The CPSC, CPSIA has created laws that are suppossed to protect our children from harmful substances found in toys and some clothing. In theory this is a good idea, no? The answer is Yes, it is a bad thing.
Most, if not all, handmade and WAHM products are all [...]
Posted on January 19th, 2009 by karen
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This article appeared as an Exchange Everyday email. Please be aware that I am merely sharing this article. Enjoy!
ExchangeEveryDay
Two-Armed Hugs
June 5, 2008
The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don’t know what to do.
John W. Holt, Jr.
In their Exchange article, “Supportive Social Learning,” [...]
Posted on January 14th, 2009 by karen
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Company Name- Montessori Services
They also own For Small Hands
Web address :http://www.montessoriservices.com/store/
Snail Mail Address: 11 West 9th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1-800-214-8959
If you are looking for Montessori curriculum products this is a good source. As a teacher who follows many Montessori philosophies, I find their product descriptions, price and quality excellent. If you sign up for [...]
Posted on January 13th, 2009 by karen
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