Why store your child's extra paintings and drawings in the closet when you can create more art with them? This concept didn't occur to me until I heard about it from our parent/child class teacher. It was such a simple concept, but honestly, it never dawned on me that instead of saving piles upon piles … Continue reading How We Turn Art into Greeting Cards

Nestled between the rolling mountains of Oahu is an absolute gem. Koko Crater Botanical Garden is a 60-acre-long stretch of whimsical nature. As soon as I found out about this place, I knew it would be a great opportunity for a nature walk with the girls! "Look at all the flowers, mama!" My oldest exclaimed … Continue reading Nature Walks Through an Enchanted Hawaiian Garden

What better way to celebrate nature then to splash around in the MUD?! International Mud Day, an annual global celebration on June 29, encourages children of all ages to get outside and play in the mud. The intention is to encourage children to connect with the earth and appreciate outdoor play, and it might be … Continue reading International Mud Day: 2017

Whether it be our naturally made toy collection, cloth diapers or our hours spent playing in the mud, our family is far from "mainstream". My young daughters, Skyla - age three and Willow - age almost-two, hardly ever use electronics. They aren't aware of many cartoon characters on TV. Their toys are made only from … Continue reading An Introduction