already mid november!

Since I last wrote something...

I have been -

Teaching my children- continuing with our books.. we find something interesting each day..
with winter coming I am adding a few things:
  A. more tea parties! we love to have the afternoon to look forward to tea parties and art and classical music.
My baby even thinks that every drink in the house in a glass or a cup is called "TEE".. and that is the new name of beverages around here. it's just too cute the way he points and says "tee".
  B. More art classes! I found some new art videos that should arrive this week, along with some spanish
 and we have been starting to give Latin a try!
  C. I  just signed up for some online cooking classes that I hope will be great! All of my girls are loving
learning the art of cooking. So much to chop up,  and so many pans! Our house smells great in the cold months! And I know they cant wait to start Christmas baking!
   D. we are excited to head to the twin cities for a play ( robin hood ) at the end of the week! And to make it a full school day, the art museum and history museum while we are there! Then.. maybe IKEA?

Knitting and more Knitting
My projects include: mittens, hats and scarves and barbie clothes.
Davia is working on socks and mittens and hats and sweaters.

Back to Cooking.. and eating well..
I have always been drawn to this.. and do good for a bit and get overwhelmed..  I try hard not to steer to far away, .. I could always be doing better..( learn to garden, use more herbs, heck- move and have a farm )
But, I am pleased to say that I have kefir once again brewing and I will be getting wheat berries
and have jars and bowls all over soaking grains and beans and legumes! So, I am once again motivated!

My kids love the snow and cant wait to get their lessons done and head out.. today they got up early and ate and rushed out the door before I could catch them.. They are worried that it will melt.. so I let them have an hour out before we got really busy again...

I know I could find more to talk about.. but it's time to sign off...

Natural remedies

here is the link

Herbs... I am still very green behind the ears! 

One of those things, it seems that like many things in my life right now, that I am just starting to learn about! 

 

                                              

Soaked brown rice

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 I just found this! So, I will share with you. I am following several healthy food blogs..
                I really want to learn more about eating for good heath..
 Read here if you want to learn how easy it is to make your brown rice even healthier.

                                                                            I am going to try this tomorrow.

My free health advice

I am recommending homemade elderberry syrup and tea to
fight off virus', sore throats, and coughs!That along with kombucha tea
and cod liver oil! Since adding these 3 to my diet and the children's..
We are seeing stronger immune support then before.
I have researched  CLO for a long time,(cod liver oils) and have
put my stamp of approval on one brand, you'll find that on the sidebar.
On this blog you'll find info in my posts about the teas.
I do have some nice looking scobies! Thank you Heather!
If you want one, contact me, it is my gift for the asking.

The elder berry syrup:
1/2 c dried elder berries(health food store, or bulk herbs online)
2.c water
1c honey (or other natural sweetener)
cinnamon sticks
any other herbs you personally want to add
that's is!
bring to boil, simmer 30 min..
strain into a 16oz jar
keep in fridge for up to 2 weeks.
For my family, this is what I have done.
For adult take up to 2 T at a time/2 to 3 times a day,
for child 1 tea up to 3 times a day.
depending on symptoms.