This week I decided to try my hand making coconut yogurt AND coconut water kefir with young coconuts. If you are unfamiliar with young coconuts they are the white coconuts you often see in health food stores, not the mature brown ones that usually taste nasty (IMO at least). This yogurt is a raw food dish and it is nice for an occasional treat. I started by cracking three of them open. Actually my husband did that part. He drained the coconut water as he opened them and reserved it in a bowl. … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2011
Getting Kids Excited About Gardening
January and February in this house means lots of garden planning. Last month the Worm Factory was set up to compost for us and this past week a small greenhouse went up. We are now itching to get to auctions and estate sales so we can grab up planters and to get seedlings going in the meantime. We have tons of heirloom seeds and lots of dreams AND fortunately for us our kids get just as excited about growing things as we do. They all want to help because a garden is magical. Childhood is a … [Read more...]
What Homeschool Looks Like
Lately, it just looks like a whole lot of play... … [Read more...]
The Dirty Life
Over the past two days I have enjoyed the rainy, dreary weather by cuddling up in bed with a thick blanket and a good book. Of course I did take some time outs to spend time with family, which is probably why I was up well past midnight reading last night. I really didn't want to leave this book until it was finished, which is kind of a rarity with me. The book is The Dirty Life - On Farming, Food, and Love. It follows along on the real life adventure of Kristin Kimball who was a writer working … [Read more...]
Eco-Friendly Cribs
The level of toxic chemicals in baby furniture is shocking. Sadly, most cribs on the market today are made of engineered woods like MDF and particleboard that contain formaldehyde and VOC-laden finishes. With newborns typically spending up to 16 hours a day sleeping, shopping for a safe crib is essential. What Should You Look For? Eco-friendly cribs can be found online and in major stores. When shopping for a crib, look for one that’s: Made of solid hardwood like maple Finished with … [Read more...]
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