Mama Panya

   We sadly lost one of our hens last evening to a hawk. I have saved this hen a couple times in the past from different animals, but I guess it was just her time. She was from our original flock we got last Spring and Violet named her after one of her favorite books at the time. She was a great egg producer and had the most beautiful black and white feathers. We have a few of them in the house already. I am so glad I treated her to some birdseed and fresh carrots at lunchtime. We are still learning about keeping chickens. There is still much to learn and we are most likely going to buy a new coop from a man who builds them properly. We tried, but I think we need a nicer model to protect our girls. RIP Mama Panya, you will be missed, but never forgotten. There is a photo here from when she was a chick and the other from just a few days ago.

This moment-Homeschooling

This moment, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Waldorf Wednesday

Waldorf Wednesday, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Today we sculpted with this very beautiful beeswax. It smells lovely. When I first got this for the girls, we found it easy to work with right out of the packaging, but after we put it away it was hard to work with. We have a very sunny window in the kitchen. I moved the basket there the other day and let it sit in the sun. It didn't take very long for it to warm and now it is so easy to work with once again. One can make just about anything from this beeswax. We love it! Happy sculpting!

Homeschooling moment -Homemade Rock Candy

Homemade Rock Candy, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

My husband was a former Chemistry and Math teacher, so this little project was his idea last week. It 's easy, inexpensive and your kiddo will love it.
1. Bring 1 1/2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of water to a boil.
2. Pour disolved contents into a clean mason jar.
3. Add a stick or string.
4. Place on countertop and patiently wait for 5-7 days.
5. Enjoy!

This moment ( inspired by Soulemama) Finally snow

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Finally snow, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Waldorf Wednesday

   Our closest Waldorf school is a long drive away. I love going there though to get inspired. I often will bring the girls for their drop in program or their seasonal fairs. I think the Waldorf style is perfect for little ones. I decided to start a more local Waldorf Community in my area and it has really taken off and has attracted some lovely mamas. We often meet on Wednesdays either a someone's home or we take a field trip. Last week we did some bread baking and the dough came out lovely. The recipe is from the Waldorf Kindergarten Snack Book. I highly recommend it.

A Summer Flashback( First Vlog Entry)

     I am always so hard on myself in the Summer, with my gardening skills. I seem to never be totally happy with how our garden looks and what it is producing at the time. As I type this, it is 9 degrees outside and my Summer garden is looking absolutely beautiful to me. Just click the link below and enjoy my first Vlog!




Summer Garden Flashback

This Moment

This Moment, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

A moment I would like to hold to and share. Inspired by Soulemama. To play along leave your moment in the comments.

Bring on the Snow-Winter Nature Table

Winter Nature Table, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

We are hoping to get some snow tonight. I never thought I would say that before. It has been so mild around here, it is so strange not to be getting a major snowfall once a week around here. We are looking forward to making a big snowman, snow ice cream, going snowshoeing around the neighborhood after a storm. Bring on the snow! We are ready!

Remember Life Can Be Lovely

   I work Part-Time as a Nurse, it is the most rewarding, but far most challenging job I have ever had. I deeply feel though that one of the reasons I was put on this Earth was to help people.  It takes so much energy sometimes, it can be overwhelming, but you have to remember that even though there is much hurt and pain and suffering in the world, you must try in these darkest moments to think about something in your life that is "lovely" and draw peace and strength from it.
I strive to inspire my patients and co-workers of this when it is so easy to get lost in the stress of the medical world. I had a very challenging weekend at work this week. I am tired, my energy is running low and my feet hurt, but this photo I just captured in my studio reminds me of all that is still lovely. My home, my family, the ability to spend most of my days with my girls and so, so much more. Find something in your lovely life to be grateful for today. Hope you week is off to a lovely start, Happy Monday!

Lovely, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

This Moment (inspired by Soulemama ) Big Girl Bed

     (this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Our Wednesday

Our Wednesday, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Today was the coldest day we have had here since last February. We spent the day by the fire, playing beauty shop, restaurant and drawing on our faces...of course!

Happy 2012!

Happy 2012!, a photo by FuNkY MoMmY on Flickr.

Hope your New Year is off to a great start. My hope for this blog in 2012 is to have more regular posts about, Urban Farming, homeschooling and keeping my little etsy shop stocked. What are some of your hopes for 2012?