by NoeSingingCircles | May 31, 2016 | Handwork, Mothering
If you know my son, Ember, you know that he loves cats. When he was little, there were times when his main communication was in meows. Lately, we’ve been housebound, owing to some medical issues in my family. I struggle when we’re housebound. Nature and...
by NoeSingingCircles | May 28, 2016 | Continuum parenting, Mothering, Music, Song Teaching Videos, Waldorf, World Folk Traditions
For a long time, I’ve been looking for a song to signal the start of meal times for our family. Not a blessing that you sing at the table, but a song to call the family to the table. Well, I’ve found one at last. It could be used at home, or outdoors for...
by NoeSingingCircles | Sep 10, 2015 | Mothering, Spirit, Waldorf
This week, I made a birthday crown for Ember. It was a rare opportunity… As my son’s primary caregiver, I do most of my crafting in the spaces between activities– on park benches, subways, etc, as we move through our day together. However, on this...
by NoeSingingCircles | Aug 29, 2015 | Continuum parenting, Mothering, Spirit, Waldorf
Here’s a tradition from the Waldorf Kindergarten that transfers well to the home: Family Washing Day. This is a fun way to get the household chores done, spend time as a family and involve the little ones. 1. Get brooms, rags and buckets for everyone. 2. Add...
by NoeSingingCircles | Sep 30, 2013 | Kitchen wisdom, Mothering
Last week, we started exploring the art of fermentation. The kitchen is full of science experiments. Makeshift crocks huddle on the counter. Each morning, we peek under their cloth covers and take a taste. I’d long been hearing that fermented foods can be...
by NoeSingingCircles | Aug 29, 2013 | Mothering, Music, Spirit
I’ve been thinking today about Hestia, Greek Goddess of the hearth. My strongest images of her come from my favorite childhood book– D’aulaire’s Book of Greek Myths. Hestia didn’t show up much in the stories. A family tree affirmed...
