Monthly Archives: February 2012

Our Mealtime Blessings

Posted on 29 February, 2012 by Here We Are Together

I shared our Mealtime Blessings with you a little while ago. Since then so much has changed in our life, but one thing has always remained the same : Before every meal we take some time for everyone to gather … Continue reading →

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Giveaway : Goddess Jewels Rainbow Bracelet

Posted on 26 February, 2012 by Here We Are Together

This week’s Giveaway is sponsored by Goddess Jewels. Goddess Jewels offer unique, handcrafted jewellery inspired by nature,dreams and fairytales. To enter the Giveaway all you have to do is leave a comment telling me your favourite colour of the rainbow! … Continue reading →

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Grateful Friday

Posted on 24 February, 2012 by Here We Are Together

This week I am grateful for … fresh eggs, milk and flour, and homemade pasta that everyone loves. I am grateful for the wisdom I’m finding between the pages of GEMINI , a zine that has me both laughing and … Continue reading →

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Lent : 40 Days of Peace and Quiet

Posted on 23 February, 2012 by Here We Are Together

After a morning at a not-quite-local playgroup the long walk home through the fields and past the farms felt unusually quiet. It was Emily who first pointed it out : “Mama, it is so quiet that I can hear my … Continue reading →

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Toy Review : Zhu Zhu Pets Safari

Posted on 23 February, 2012 by Here We Are Together

We are currently doing a unit study about Africa, so when we received this Zhu Zhu Pets Safari set in the post we were really happy. Even though we don’t have any Baby Zhu Zhu pets that fit the playset … Continue reading →

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Give the Gift of Calm : Mind Jar Printable

Posted on 21 February, 2012 by Here We Are Together

We are blessed with a lovely speech therapist and other health professionals who are all so patient and brilliant in celebrating Georgie’s progress. I thought it might be a nice idea to share a Mind Jar with them, so I … Continue reading →

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Parenting Idea : The “How Many More..?” Bracelet

Posted on 20 February, 2012 by Here We Are Together

I’m really excited to share this idea with you, it has been the single most useful parenting tool for doing anything or going anywhere with our children. These bracelets work a bit like a watch for younger children, but they … Continue reading →

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Waldorf Giveaway : Waldorf Alphabet Wall Frieze / Mural

Posted on 19 February, 2012 by Here We Are Together

About one year ago writer and illustrator Shayne Jackman sent us her beautiful Waldorf Alphabet Wall Frieze. Ever since that day so many of you have been emailing me about it, wanting to know more. The story of Old Freedom … Continue reading →

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Xia Xia Interactive Hermit Crab Review

Posted on 19 February, 2012 by Here We Are Together

Emily, much like most other 5 year olds, loves animals. She would absolutely love to have a pet, but we live in a rented home so we can’t keep one. We often talk about what kind of pet she would … Continue reading →

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