I photograph newborn babies within the first month of birth so that we can freeze time. Babies grow so fast so capturing the little fingers, toes and nose are extremely important to me. These are sessions over the past 2 years that bring a smile to my face. The interactions between siblings, smiles and open eyes make me so happy. Every once in a while, I am able to capture a quick smile from a baby. Babies under 1 month old can not smile on command so being attentive and ready to grab it is super important. Sometimes siblings can be hard to work with since they are most likely under 5 but playing games and ticking is always a great way to get a smile.
Discover the secrets to growing stunning foxgloves, even if you've struggled for years! Learn about planting, care, pest control, and propagation from a gardener who finally cracked the code after 30 years. Your dream foxglove garden is within reach.
The appeal of the shishito pepper is simple: it has great taste, and it’s small size and thin skin make it easy to work with in the kitchen. Plus it has a surprise element in that 1 in 10 of these peppers is hot! And that makes serving it at parties extra fun! We’re countryfied...
This easy bibimbap with ground beef is one of our favorite go-to Korean meals. You can easily substitute ingredients and customize it to your preference. This bibimbap is made extra easy with ground beef. No marinating need and it still tastes just as good! Try it with our our fresh kimchi (geotjeori)!
Peppers are perennial and overwintering pepper plants helps chillies survive winter. Learn when and how to overwinter peppers so that they come back every year!
Cutting asparagus foliage back in autumn can help to boost productivity next growing season. Learn more now on Gardener’s Path.
Learning how to grow a peach tree means fresh peaches from your own peach orchard every year! Get all the details for growing peaches!
Find the latest teaching resources and ideas for the elementary and middle school classroom. Interactive notebooks, classroom management, and more
Do you want to grow a green tall fence? Learn what bamboo is best for privacy screening in your climate to make the best choice for your backyard!
Want to up your game this year in veggie patch? Grow bell peppers. The extra effort in the garden will be worth the reward at the dinner table. Read more.
Do you teach a Community Helpers Preschool or Kindergarten Unit? You will LOVE this fun set of pretend play learning centers and no prep worksheets.
If you're growing zucchini you've had a few giant zucchini show up. With these 5 delicious recipes you'll never wonder what to do with large zucchini again!
Learn eight phrases that are alternatives to spanking. These phrases actually work and handle some of the biggest problems parents face in early childhood.
Zucchini is one of the easiest plants for new gardeners to grow. With these seven helpful tips for growing zucchini plants, you will have a great harvest!
Learn how to grow summer-bearing or everbearing raspberries and use the berries for a tasty recipe. Raspberry shrubs begin fruiting on first year raspberry canes in the fall or second year canes in the spring, so it’s vital to prune them properly. #howto #raspberries #growing
Sow these flower seeds in fall for beautiful blooms the following spring and summer.
Greenhouses don’t need heat to help you extend the growing season. In this guide, Gardener’s Path helps you figure out how to use an unheated greenhouse.
See how to rejuvenate and recharge your raised bed soil this fall and bring it back to life to grow better than ever next year!
Use this guide to find the best shade perennials for your garden, plus get care tips for helping these plants thrive in your landscape.
Growing Blueberries this year? It's easier than you think. Avoid these 4 beginner mistakes and you'll be on your way to a bountiful crop!
Learn how growing vegetables indoors year round is easy and fun. Even apartments with limited space have enough room for a few pots of vegetables for some much needed organic gardening. #indoor #vegetables #growvegetables
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What you need to know before mending your clothing.
April is nearly here and we are geared up for some fun spring-filled learning! This month we are keeping it rigorous and FUN! The following April
Do you have trouble with growing great cucumbers organically? Learn about which crops make great cucumber companion plants and which ones should be kept far away in the garden.
We're seeing lots of cool, bold interior design trends in 2024. It seems this year its all about mixing the old with the new!
I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one…
While rhubarb is often propagated from root divisions, growing rhubarb from seed is a much more economical method. Many commercial rhubarb plants available from nursery catalogs are just seedlings grown out for a year or
A selection of fun team building activities for the classroom for teachers to use. If you have been on Think About Such Things you have probably seen my other team building posts. Even though I
Want to learn how to grow an avocado tree indoors? We’ve got the quickest, easiest, and most creative ways to do it. Come peek and start planting!
Hey fellow unschooling families! As we eagerly prepare for another enriching year of child-led learning, I can’t help but feel a rush of excitement and curiosity for the journey ahead. Unschooling …
Proper maintenance for growing blueberry bushes requires yearly pruning of the oldest canes to help blueberry plants grow. Learn all you need to know about pruning blueberry plants, including what fruit buds to look out for and what to do with first year branches. #blueberries #pruning #gardening
Saving zinnia seeds at seasons end is fun and easy to do Learn how to save zinnia seeds, to grow them year after year in the garden.
Thinking about growing a cutting garden but aren't sure where to start? Here are some cut flower garden "dos and don'ts" for beginners.
Phlox is a popular garden perennial--for very good reason. Learn the how, what, when, and why of growing phlox in your yard or garden.
You hear it time and time again..." The days are long, but the years are short." One day the kids are extremely ornery and the clock seems to tick-tock at super snail speed. By the time they're tucked quietly in their beds, you're scrolling through your camera roll looking at pictures of your babies and
Bring on next year's flowers! This list of seeds to plant in the fall covers flowers that grow in both warm and cold season climates.
If you’ve ever wondered what the top things to sell on Etsy are and how to dramatically increase your sales, this is the guide for you.
I first used this craft as part of an “All About Me” themed session where we also made a fingerpainted house and created some fantastic self portraits on the painting table! It's really simple idea and craft but very often the most simple ideas are the best! It was such a popular craft for younger children that it’s one I’ve taken out and about again and again. Kids love to make their whole family so it’s worth printing out quite a few extra templates – and it’s a craft that can be used as a great learning tool for colours, families and body parts as well as exploring different textures. Older kids can also use it as a scissor practice exercise! This is what you’ll need Stiff a4 card Glue Pens or crayons A box of different materials – fabric, card, papers,wool, tissue…….. Firstly, print out the A4 template below onto card – like I say it’s a good idea to print out a few! You should hopefully be able to copy and paste this template and then resize it if needed - if not then you can download templates elsewhere or just draw your own person! Let your child get creative with the template, materials and glue – dress it, colour it in, add hair (or not!). You can either leave the person as he/she is on the card – or try cutting it out to make a cardboard doll!
Pruning raspberries every year is essential for harvesting a bumper crop. Here's how and when to prune your canes depending on your raspberry variety.
Learn how to grow elderberries and enjoy fruits rich in antioxidants in the first year. Many elderberry cultivars, including the European (Sambucus nigra) and American elderberry (Sambucus canadensis), are all easy to grow in your own backyard. #planting #elderberries #where
