Tag: parenting
A missive from a summer solstice
Eliza Blue recalls the summer days she spent with her young children on her ranch, doing chores and and finding gratitude in the life all around her.
Bring me your babies
Eliza Blue's babies are growing up, which means it’s her turn to snuggle someone else’s babies so they can take a shower or drink a cup of tea.
A little dirt can’t hurt
Some of the greatest joys of childhood are borne of bumps, bruises and the sheer thrill of unplanned hours spent in exploration.
Healthy birds fly
Kym Seabolt is here to provide a virtual hug and assure parents of recent high school graduates that letting go can bring happy tears too.
Remembering the women who shape our lives
For Julie Geiss, Mother’s Day is a time of reflection and remembrance for the women who shaped her childhood and instilled lifelong values.
Porch people
Kym Seabolt's porch is the site of some of her most cherished memories and most relaxing summer afternoons. It's a wonderful place to sit.
Empty nest dining style
Kym Seabolt's empty(ish) nest is definitely feathered with takeout boxes and cookie crumbs.
It takes a village to say ‘yes, your child’
Kym Seabolt considers the power of friends, relatives, teachers neighbors and the surrounding community in helping raise children.
How to grow a tree from an avocado pit
Growing a tree from an avocado pit is a relatively simple process with a few nuances. Learn how to give your avocado pit its best chance for success.
Finding meaning in a messy life
A tidy room is nice, but so is building pillow forts, making tasty meals and crafting projects from stuff that should have been decluttered years ago.
