Montessori From Birth: Month 3

Month 3 brought many new and exciting changes in Dahlia’s development, and the materials brought out during this time allows her to practice these new skills she is acquiring, and master them. These are the Montessori infant materials implemented during her third month!

Montessori From Birth: Month 3
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5 Tips for Stress-Free Distant Learning

Here we are, in the trenches and in the teaching role for our children. These tips help alleviate some stress for both child and parents and allow kids to take a bit of control in their learning situation in an otherwise out-of-control situation.

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5 Tips for Stress-Free Distant Learning
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Simple Sourdough Bread

So you want to make sourdough bread? When I first decided to dive into the world of sourdough, it was very overwhelming. This is my no-fuss, simple sourdough method and sample schedule. It is great for both beginners and experienced bakers who want an easy recipe, but still get artisan bread results.

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DIY No-Sew Cloth Wipes

These easy to make no-sew cloth wipes are great to have on hand, and are so universal! Use them instead of paper towels, napkins, baby wipes, or even toilet paper!

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Montessori Schooling At Home

These closures are a reminder of what is needed in society today. To slow down, get that much needed family time, and relearn about ourselves. We have a chance to figure out our hobbies, get those things done around the house we keep telling ourselves we don’t have time for, and get that needed time with our kids. Ultimately, our kids need us, not the lessons.

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Montessori Schooling At Home
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Moon Water

Moon Water is water that has been charged by the light of the full moon. This specially charged water can have many uses and is commonly used to cleanse negative energy, and can help you move into a grounded and positive state of mind.

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5 Things I'm Doing Right Now to Boost My Immune System

During this time anxieties may be running high. It is more important now than ever to take precautionary measures with our health, and make sure the immune system is working as best of our abilities. Here are five quick and simple ways I have been naturally boosting my immune system and building my defense!

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Natural Immune Boosting Fire Cider

Have you heard of it? Fire cider is a vinegar herbal tonic, used for supporting the immune system during the cold winter months, and heating up the digestive system. It also has broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antibacterial properties and can help fight infection.

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Natural Immune Boosting Fire Cider
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Montessori Activities Month 1

Montessori is not just a form of education, but a lifestyle. Montessori can be implemented into your baby’s life as soon as they enter this world, and can continue throughout their life. Here is a quick guide on how to implement Montessori into your home in your infant’s first month of life.

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Montessori Activities Month 1
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Montessori From Birth: Designing a Montessori Nursery

When designing an environment for the infant, it is designed to help facilitate self-care, and encourage the child to be independent at an early age. Everything in the environment should have a purpose, with the goal to provide opportunities to achieve development and follow the urge of human tendencies

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My Natural Birth Story

She’s here! After 9 long months, Dahlia Catori was welcomed Earth side on January 31st 2020 at 10:11am. Her birth was everything I imagined, and this is her story.

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My Natural Birth Story
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Turmeric Latte aka Golden Milk

Vegan and anti-inflammatory, make your own Turmeric Latte (also known as Golden Milk) right at home! This spicy, warm drink is perfect for cold winter mornings or nights, and has a myriad of benefits.

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Turmeric Latte aka Golden Milk
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I Honor You, Mama.

I honor you, and your journey through creating life. We all walk a different path in this journey. The ones who struggled to get here, the ones who planned and planned and planned for this miracle, the ones who didn't plan at all and don’t know what to do, the ones still trying, and the ones expecting after a loss. I honor you. This is my story so far.

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How to Create a Glamping Tent

Camping has its perks. You get to immerse yourself in the outdoors, sit around a campfire, and enjoy what nature has to offer. Oh, but the tent. Sleeping uncomfortably on the ground is not always ideal. Here are some of my hacks to create a more “glamping” space, from your own tent!

How to Create a Glamping Tent

Celebrate Summer Solstice

Summer has come! We are officially halfway through the year. June 21st marks the longest day of the year, also known as Summer Solstice. It’s when the northern hemisphere of the Earth is closest to the sun, giving us the first official day of summer, and the most daylight of the year. This change in the seasons also brings a shift in both Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda. 

Celebrate Summer Solstice