Happy Valentine's Day

Today is the day when we sing to each child and present a small gift that is either homemade by us, or a Waldorf inspired business on Etsy. 

Felted Gnome from the Jaunty Gnome 

Waldorf Boy Doll by Under the Bodhi Tree Designs

 Simple Love Song

I love Wilson, yes I do

He's the cutest boy I know

He's so handsome and so sweet

Singing to him is such a treat! (or substitute "singing" with "holding", "hugging", "kissing", etc.)

The children made caramel and felted hearts for their friends.

And watercolor cards for each other.

The night will end with a dinner featuring organic red strawberries, wild cherries and a berry smoothie!  Mommy and Daddy might take a little time to enjoy dessert out on the town.  We are so thankful for the love that we share on this special day of the year.

What To Do With All Of Those Watercolor Paintings!

If you are anything like us, you have piles of watercolor paintings and other beautiful artwork from your children somewhere in the house.  It is hard to throw away art, so we let it pile up in boxes, cupboards and filing cabinets.  We use them as backgrounds in our bookshelves and hang them on the walls. 

This year, we decided to use our watercolor paintings for other projects.  Here are some of the projects that we have done.


Gift tags and cards for birthdays, thank you and holidays

Star lanterns

Vases for holding pencils, knitting needles, egg tree branches and more (glue onto a oatmeal can)

Cards with embroidery

Backgrounds/matting for picture frames

Rune Cards

We would love to hear your ideas!

Christmas Memories

Advent Wreath


Decorated Tree and Straw Star Garland

Presents Wrapped in Silks with Watercolored Tags

Handmade Stockings

Stocking Stuffers: Maple Candies for Ricky, Crayon Rocks for Wilson, Chinese Jumprope for Joey, Dr. Hauschka Lotion for Daddy, Crocheted Flower for Mommy (from Joey)

Gifts:  Felted Fairy Mobile by Ricky for Joey, Wildcraft Board Game, Nature's Prints Photo Paper, Books, Waldorf in Education Book for Daddy, Massage Certificate for Mommy, Crocheted Items for Everyone from Joey

Since the kids were under the weather, we didn't all get to see the cousins and other relatives.  Mommy made a soup and a vegan carrot cake with macadamia nut-lemon frosting using veggies and lemons from the gardens.

Happy Family,
Peaceful Day....
Merry Christmas!