Die Natur ist lächerlich.
People tend to stop caring about their names once they get past certain life landmarks: getting teased for an unfortunate last name in high school, agonizing over a nickname in college, wondering if a spouse should change their name. After all, it's…
No, this is not the work of Ed Gein, but pretty damn close.
The process of making play materials at home is fun and educational , and kids really enjoy playing with materials that they made the...
A chocolate filled Cruffin made a quick way, with a pasta machine or a rolling pin.
This Greek cabbage salad is the perfect recipe for a BBQ, or any time. It is healthy, flavorful, and a great spin on traditional coleslaw.
Hair Romance loves a quick and easy hairstyle and this is as simple as Twist & Pin! This is my take on the classic French roll and is a hairstyle I often wear. It’s chic and I like to leave it a little messy, for that effortless feel. Hairstyle How-To: Gather your hair into a...Read More »
Botanical Name: Hierochloe odorata, Anthoxanthum nitens. Other Common Names: Holy grass, myskgräs, festgræs, reyrgresi, buffalo grass, vanilla grass, vanilla-scented grass, manna grass, Russian buffalo grass, seneca grass, zebrovka, zubrowski, duftendes mariengras, mariengras, hierochloé odorant, hierba de la virgen. Habitat: This plant has a circumboreal distribution, meaning that the species is found in the northern areas of Europe, Asia, and North America. It is usually found growing in nutrition rich and moist soil. Description: Sweet grass is a perennial plant of the grass family (Poaceae). The stems of the grass are upright, hairless and hollow. It can grow to about 60
Make lightweight padded seams for your wool garments.
If you like cinnamon rolls and you like banana bread, you are going to fall in love with these Sourdough Banana Cinnamon Rolls. These soft rolls have a delicious brown sugar walnut filling and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. But a naturally leavened banana dough is what makes these rolls truly special. This dough for the recipe is leavened using sourdough starter. If you’re not sure what sourdough starter is, check out my How to Make a Sourdough Starter post to learn all about it. If you are already familiar with sourdough and just starting your fermented journey, take a look at my Beginners Sourdough: A Guide and Recipe.Take a look at my Sample Bakers Schedule before you begin so you have a better idea on when to begin and how to plan ahead.
A fun fall craft taking fallen leaves and turning them into works of art to display all season.
Learn how to extract dye from acorns, and use it to achieve a beautiful range of natural color, including tans, browns, and blacks!
Her vision is parallel to art, Beth Parnaby has got amazing talent in surprising us with some of the most beautiful and arresting self-portraits. These portraits are meaningful and guides the viewer into her own
In the wild, roses (Rosa spp.) flourish beside tall grasses and native shrubs. Nature has...
“The Greek word for "return" is nostos. Algos means "suffering." So nostalgia is the suffering caused by an unappeased yearning to return,” stated Milan Kundera.
How to do a full bust adjustment and a small bust adjustment, from patterns with darts to princess seams to patterns with no darts, there's a method here
A-B-C-D-Extra.
Good old-fashioned hard work and choosing hardy plants that can withstand drought and frost has seen this garden in Pipers creek, Victoria, Transformed into a true beauty.
(on Tuesday) :) I'm so glad Nicole thought to host a Montessori carnival! We've been doing Practical Life work for quite some time now, but with our new classroom in check we've recently begun using our Montessori materials, too. This will be a fun way to share what we're both learning. I feel compelled to point out that while I've done lots of research and reading on the Montessori method, I have just begun Montessori teacher training. That said, you will undoubtedly find flaws and errors in my lessons. Thankfully, my darling son is a gracious guinea pig while I find my Montessori footing. :) I have many, many resources I refer to - see my sidebar for a list of books I recommend. At James' age (2.9), Practical Life is the area of focus. It just so happens this is my *favorite* of the Montessori subjects and I really enjoy putting this work together. Pouring "Ice" (clear plastic crystals): James does really well with pouring. Unfortunately by the end of the week I found these crystals scattered around his playroom on two occasions. That's what happens when mommy takes a shower. Silly mommy. Matching Nuts & Bolts: James worked on this several times this week. He can match the sizes perfectly, but is still working on the concept of twisting on and off. Marble Transfer: This was a big hit. James was really focused whenever he did this work, which was often. Another great way to improve those fine motor skills. Nut Sorting/Matching: I think this is considered Practical Life. In some books sorting is listed under PL and in others it's listed under math. Ah well. Until I know for sure, I'm just going to throw it in with our PL lessons. Anyway, see how cute and inviting this tray is? The squirrel, the nice wooden bowls displaying the magic that is my new laminator? Think James was impressed with all this? Nope. He did sort the nuts once, spent some time looking at the pictures, but that was it. Boo. Scooping Letter Pasta: James worked on this a few times, but it was left untouched later in the week. Normally he likes spooning, but in this case he was more interested in the letters. :) I've also introduced a few Sensorial materials recently... James LOVES the cylinders (both knobbed and knobless). But I made a rookie mistake and put out on our shelves all 3 of our knobbed cylinder blocks (don't have the 4th one yet) for him to use... without giving a proper presentation of all of them first. I presented the first block and just assumed he'd be able to manipulate the others as well. Nope. Silly me to forget Dr. Montessori was a genius when she designed these materials and that each and every one has a separate purpose. So, before he got too attached to all of them, I removed all but the first block. He's quite content learning this set for now. Phew! Montessori crisis averted! We spend a lot of time working with the knobless cylinders - they're so colorful and interesting. (note: this won't be the first time you get a sense of me longing to have been exposed to such lovely things when I was little - re-living my childhood vicariously through my son? Just a tad.) ;) I really enjoy watching James go to town on these cylinders. I have extension cards, but I'll hold off on them for now. He's doing quite well with them on his own. You can click here to read about my attempt at presenting the Pink Tower to James. I'm SO bummed he has zero interest in it. Well, that's not altogether true... today he knocked it over on accident and was forced to take notice of it. With regard to these posts, I just want to point out that while our Practical Life work will vary week to week, it won't be long before you see some repeats with the actual Montessori materials. The main reason for this is that these materials are meant to be presented over a period of time and in stages so that the child can really master the work (lesson learned after the aforementioned cylinder faux-pas) Also, the materials are crazy expensive, and as a result I don't really have a ton of variety here. Sigh... if only my Hubs were good at woodworking - he could make so many of the materials for us. :) I found James "reading" Dr. Montessori's The Absorbent Mind. He finds my books around house and loves to pretend to read them. And I love that he chose this book to read. :)
Loukoumades, one of my favourite Greek pastries, are sweet fritters (similar to doughnuts) that are deep fried till golden brown and served warm with a honey syrup, sprinkled with cinnamon and nuts. Just be prepared to get deliciously messy when eating these purely yummy puffs. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 kilo flour 2 teaspoons yeast 1 teaspoon salt
Create custom continuous bias with a fat quarter to match any sewing project. Technique is so simple that you will never look at the package stuff again.
Caregiver created list of dozens of dementia activity ideas.
Here's a free pattern for a 6-gore wraparound skirt. It has a generous wrap and is very suitable for one-way prints, or plain fabrics with topstitched seams
You know we love us some Roxie from How-To Hair girl. She's shown us how to style a short rockabilly style and a Mad Men-inspired updo.This time she's showing us how to make SUPER EASY pin curls that can be left long and loose or to create the gorgeous updo shown above. This can easily go retro (since she got this style technique from her grandma, Suzi) or modern. The best part is that you can totally do this style on short hair too.In fact, doing a pincurl style can be even easier on shorter hair.
What to eat with a glass of Armenian areni? Dolmas, of course. Beef, grains, and herbs are wrapped in cabbage or grape leaves, and are served at nearly every meal.
25 modern patterns for crochet blankets
I am addicted to these, and so is everyone I give them to. Although they're quick to throw together, they do take nearly an hour to bake, so what I suggest is, make a batch at the weekend and then you will have the oaty, chewy bars ready and waiting for those days when you have to snatch breakfast on the hoof. Mind you, they are just like milk and cereal in bar form, so there's nothing to stop you nibbling at one with your morning coffee at home every day. If you are not a morning person, believe me, they will make your life easier. They also store well; indeed, they seem to get better and better. So just stash a tin with them and remove as and when you want. For US cup measures, use the toggle at the top of the ingredients list.
Your birth flower holds symbolic meaning that might just match your personality.
Do you know the warning signs of autism? Learn them in this infographic.
Welcome to Best of Vegan, a digital culinary & lifestyle publication dedicated to everything plants have to offer. Get the best vegan recipes.
Using trash bags, unused grocery bags and plastic sheets, Pakistani artist Khalil Chishtee creates life-sized figures wracked with emotion. He uses these
Dyeing yarn with rosemary is a great way to get started with natural dyeing. Rosemary is readily available in many regions, even if you
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Learn how to integrate art into your plant science activities by having students make chlorophyll paintings. Similar to leaf rubbings, this simple science based art project is a fun and creative extension for teaching kids about photosynthesis.
Each year I look forward to sharing a few fun gifts to add to your holiday wish list. This year we added a new weekly feature called It’s the 3 Little Things where you will find loads of recommendations for things that I love, but I still wanted to honor our annual list for you. Today’s […] Pin It
Hyperbolic crochet artist Gabriele Meyer uses crochet to create works of art that also model hyperbolic surfaces. Check it out!
Learn how to make baked samosas the traditional way, or by taking a little shortcut with pre-made mini phyllo cups
Looking to find Social Skills Worksheets for Kids to help you incorporate social emotional learning (SEL) in your curriculum? Get 15+ fantastic hands-on materials which will help engage and motivate your students with SEL!
Learn how to make vegan yogurt with oat milk and vegan yogurt starter. This creamy and thick oat milk yogurt recipe is so easy! You can enjoy oat yogurt with fruit, honey, and granola, or try it savory with miso butter jammy eggs and toast.
