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Attempting a summer nature table

I’ve been experimenting on and off with creating seasonal displays over the past year. This is my attempt at a summer nature table: a handful … Read More ›

Posted on July 30, 2010July 31, 2023
creative

Dollhouse squatters ISO futons

Our hand-me-down dollhouse has been without furniture for a while. No place to sleep, no place to sit or eat dinner. Yes, they live like … Read More ›

Posted on July 26, 2010July 4, 2019
creative, family life

A week in pictures and no-cook play dough

We are pet-sitting for two weeks! This little cutie is our neighbor’s rabbit, and as harmless as he looks, he’s already chewed through a baby … Read More ›

Posted on July 22, 2010July 31, 2023
family life

A berry good weekend

V has been enjoying some green smoothies lately. Tig is expert at making them. On Saturday, we went to a berry farm and picked black … Read More ›

Posted on July 16, 2010May 8, 2026
creative

Back in the game with kool-aid playsilks

Things are settling down a bit here. I’ve managed to set aside three nights to work on V’s play silks, a project that has been … Read More ›

Posted on July 12, 2010May 8, 2026
family life

Play kitchen or playing in the kitchen?

Play kitchens are fairly common toys for kids; they can range from cheap ones you can get free off of Craigslist (or abandoned at tot … Read More ›

Posted on June 21, 2010May 8, 2026
family life

At the beach

This past weekend, we went for a trial run at a nearby beach. V enjoyed collecting rocks and shells and throwing them into the water. … Read More ›

Posted on June 4, 2010May 8, 2026
food, garden

Nano-farm popped!

All of Tig’s hard work is starting to pay off, the veggies and plants are popping! According to his calculations, we’ve eaten about $40 worth … Read More ›

Posted on June 3, 2010May 6, 2026
creative, family life

Activity bags

We have an upcoming beach vacation, and I’ve been making some Montessori-inspired activity bags for the plane ride. From the top left side, there’s a … Read More ›

Posted on May 26, 2010May 8, 2026
family life

Reading…I’m a big sister

V preparing to be a big sister.

Posted on May 20, 2010May 6, 2026

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We are a family of four, living the good life on the New England coast. You can often find us remuddling our house, tending our garden, taking road trips in our Sprinter van, and plotting other adventures. We completed two cruises on our sailboat, sv Wildest Dream, in 2013 and 2016.

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