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Beeswax Wraps

September 18, 2022 by Danielle Osgood Leave a Comment

Homemade Beeswax wraps are easy and fun to make. They make nice homemade gifts too! My daughter loves to help me make them. I needed to re-wax one that I made a while ago and wanted to make more as well, so why not share it with you?! This post may contain affiliate links. Read […]

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DIY Chalkboard Under $50!

September 12, 2022 by Danielle Osgood Leave a Comment

Would you like to have a chalkboard at home, but it’s just not in the budget? Maybe you want one for your homeschool like me. In this post I’ll show you how to make your own DIY Chalkboard Under $50! This post contains affiliate links. See full disclosure here. Materials: Sheet of Luan- You can […]

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Waldorf Inspired Morning Basket

September 9, 2022 by Danielle Osgood Leave a Comment

Looking for some ideas for a Waldorf Inspired Morning Basket? Here are a few ideas to get you started! I will try to find links to all of these for you at the end of this post. For our Waldorf Inspired Morning Basket this Autumn we have some poetry, Geography, a read-aloud (of course!) with […]

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“Must Have” Kitchen Spices

March 30, 2022 by Danielle Osgood Leave a Comment

Even if you do not cook or bake much, there are certain spices that, in my opinion, can find a useful place in every kitchen. These are what I would call the “Must Have” Kitchen Spices. I am sure these would be different according to individual tastes and cultures. But, as a stay-at-home-mother, country girl, […]

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Activity Ideas For Toddlers

February 22, 2022 by Danielle Osgood Leave a Comment

5 ideas to keep your toddler busy. These screen free activity ideas for toddlers will keep them happy and out of trouble. Have you heard enough Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood and Octonauts to make you crazy? Or just want some fresh ideas your tot will enjoy? Then keep reading! Watercolors Who doesn’t love watercolors? I think […]

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Fresh sourdough bagel topped with seasonings on tray lined with parchment paper

Sourdough Bagels Recipe

January 16, 2022 by Danielle Osgood 4 Comments

These soft, chewy sourdough bagels are a delicious homemade treat! Once you start making them, you may find yourself being asked to make them again and again! Why sourdough bagels? The long fermentation process of sourdough baked goods breaks down the phytic acid in the flour, making the nutrients in it more easily digestible. Some […]

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