I love a fully decked out gingerbread house with their Candyland-like sweets. But, last year I had the urge to create a more natural looking gingerbread house, and that’s when we came up with this nutty treat for the birds. Continue reading
Looking for some DIY decor this season? Today I’m sharing all of the resources for making this super simple and cute wreath (only two different knots are required!).
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Since these spirits magically change from a nice deep blue color to pink, they have unicorn written all over them. But I’m on a narwhal kick this year, remember these shakes?! So narwhal it is.
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There’s no question that I’m biassed, but I’m so excited to share these DIY gifts with you. Continue reading
Two years ago I shared some photos taken with our wildlife camera. It’s worth popping over to that post if you want to see some of our neighbors.
For the longest time we had the camera pointed on our pond to catch a glimpse of the wildlife, but recently I’ve been itching to do something more with it. A fortuitous moment made that possible!
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This summer I was decorating a small space that has some large blank walls, and I wanted to share one of the pieces that I made.
My goal was to create something colorful that felt a bit western and wild. So, I started with the photograph above and turn it into… Continue reading
Among all of the nature-focused books I’ve been reading, I finally indulged in one that’s a work of fiction.
With a sustained chill in the air, leaves on the lawn, and the shift to shorter days, we’re craving soups. Read on for a round-up of our fall soup recipes and a short list of our favorite soup-making gadgets.
Our Cooking with Kids post are taking a major step forward this week in that there are no parents involved! We’re going to have to change to name of this series to Kids Cooking. And I’m 100% A-OK with that.
Both boys love to help with meal prep, but 7 y.o. Alex was really itching to make a meal (that required the stove) completely on his own. And it couldn’t be something as a simple as an over-easy or scrambled eggs. He wanted it to be more complex, so we gave it a thought a came up with banana pancakes!
These are nothing new, and I’m sure most parents of toddlers are familiar with this tasty two-ingredient recipe (four ingredients if you count the salt and butter!). Anyway, we realized that not only is this dish a great early food for your baby, it’s also a great “first recipe” for your budding chef.
Peel and mash the banana. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs. Add the mashed banana and mix well.
Warm a frying pan over medium heat. Add a tab of butter and let it coat the bottom of the pan. Pour in the appropriate amount of batter to make a pancake that’s a “flippable” size for your kiddo. We found that having a smaller ladle for pouring the batter into the pan helped with this task and with keeping the pancake size consistent.
After the pancake has cooked on one side, flip it and allow the other size to cook. We determine doneness based upon color and how well the pancake sticks together (it can fall apart if you try to flip it too soon).
Add a sprinkle of salt and then serve! We don’t add any additional condiments, like maple syrup, but you’re welcome to cross that sticky bridge if you’re feeling courageous.
You know your kids and their skill level best, but here are a few things that we found helpful.
*This post was originally published in October of 2017. We’re republishing it today as a reminder to everyone that botanic gardens are a great space for relaxation and inspiration.*
Have you ever been to a botanic garden? If not, it’s time to find one in your neck of the woods. You may be lucky enough to have one in your city or town, or you may want to visit one the next time you’re on vacation. Trust us, this is a field trip that’s equally entertaining for both adults and kiddos.
