A Winter’s Afternoon…

        ...in Concord     Come walk with us through the snowy… [more]

A Winter’s Afternoon… A Winter's Afternoon...

Festival of Light

      It is when winter is at it’s darkest that we celebrate the coming of the… [more]

Festival of Light Festival of Light

{Favourite Things}

    Boutis Whole cloth quilts from the Provence region of France.  Boutis, meaning… [more]

{Favourite Things} {Favourite Things}

Creating a Joyful Family

Joyful family life comes from a family culture of gratitude. And joy begets joy. It is a fact of human… [more]

Creating a Joyful Family Creating a Joyful Family

Conscientious Parenting

Parenting is not for wimps. It is an awesome responsibility, not to be taken lightly. It is far too… [more]

Conscientious Parenting Conscientious Parenting

Homemade Hair Detangler

26 July 2012 Family Centered Living
Family Centered living™ | Homemade Detangler

    This hair detangler is simple to make from all natural ingredients you probably have right in your pantry. The basic recipe is followed by recipes for dry scalp, and enhancing your natural hair colour – whether it is blonde, brunette, or red. Basic Detangler: ¼ c. filtered honey, heated and cooled 1 T [...]

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The Toilet-Resistant Child

30 November 2011 Parenting
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      You’re the parent of a five-year-old child who is still not potty trained.  You get all kinds of advice.  You may even be criticized.  You may wonder if there is some underlying medical reason that your child can’t seem to do his or her business on the toilet.  After all, your other [...]

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A Winter’s Afternoon…

29 November 2011 Family Centered Living
Old North Bridge

        …in Concord     Come walk with us through the snowy streets of Concord, Massachusetts, home of Emerson, Thoreau, Hawthorne, and Alcott. Though generations have passed since they strolled the lanes of this historic town, much is yet unchanged. Several of the original buildings stand just as they did in the [...]

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Recipe:: Lussekatter

29 November 2011 Advent and Christmastide
Lussekatter

      Lussekatter   This recipe is wonderful for making with your children. It helps build anticipation for the special treat to come in the morning. Have them lay a tray with a special linen cloth, or pretty printed napkins (also available from the Gift Chalet) For more information about St. Lucia’s Day, see [...]

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Festival of Light

29 November 2011 Advent and Christmastide
Candlelight

      It is when winter is at it’s darkest that we celebrate the coming of the Light, and the turning of the season that will bring longer days once again. Most people are familiar with the Jewish feast of Chanukkah, and how the menorah in the temple burned for eight days when the [...]

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