10 Ideas for Cooking with your Toddler

Cooking with Toddlers : 10 Ideas to save your Sanity. Mumsorchardhouse.com

Now, I’m no chef. If any one of my family members are reading this they will surely attest to that. Actually, they’re probably laughing at the title – that I even wrote a blog post about cooking at all. I do … Continue reading

Looking ahead…2016

“Naturally, as another year comes to a close, we are going to see & hear all about resolutions, goals, intentions (whatever you want to call them) that help us set the stage for the new year.
So go ahead, share the GOOD – there is no such thing as too much!” Continue reading

Merry & Bright on a silent night.

Merry & Bright on a Silent Night

“Today, I choose to set myself free from what didn’t work yesterday & start over today. I choose to let go of what didn’t get finished in time. I choose to be at peace with my emotions. I choose to surround myself with self love & love for others. I choose to appreciate my partner for all that he is & does. I choose to remind my son that Santa isn’t the only one watching – that we love him regardless of his behavior. I choose to welcome an uplifting energy into our home – to allow the moon to wash over us & take gentle care of us while we navigate a time that can be equally joyful & challenging.

Ultimately, I choose to be okay with what is to be…

From our family to yours, I truly wish you all the magic, comfort, peace & joy your home may hold this holiday season. ”
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Snowman in a box – A 2 Step DIY Gift!

In the past, we’ve committed to making most of our Christmas gifts by hand which means, I’ve put in some late nights in our little workshop. After sharing our passion for giving all handmade gifts with a few people, we’ve realized … Continue reading

I am worth fighting for.

“The best we can do, then, in response to our incomprehensible and dangerous world, is to practice holding equilibrium internally–no matter what insanity is transpiring out there.” Continue reading

A guilt-free holiday season for the whole family.

A guilt-free holiday season for the whole family - No stress travel plans for the holidays!

It’s already that time of year & talk of the holidays is starting to bubble… If you’re single, you might travel to your parent’s house. If you’re in a relationship, you might compromise by alternating between your families. If you have kids…..Well … Continue reading