The effects of playing freely in nature: studies show
A new study conducts a systematic review examining the impacts of nature play on the health and developmental outcomes of children. Yes! This study makes me so happy. I’m trying...
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Current obsessions: October 2016
by Courtney
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Don't you just love fall? I know it's the cliche favorite season for everyone ever, but I can't help loving it. Some things I'm currently obsessed with during this beautiful autumn:
Jan
08
2015
Book study! Starting with Science: Strategies for Introducing Young Children to Inquiry
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It’s been a long time since I’ve written! The start of the school year has come and gone, and now we are back from winter break {although today was a...
Oct
13
2014
Inspiration for the weekend.
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Some links that helped me find calm/beauty/inspiration this weekend: New beautiful food blog: Love and Lemons. I’m sure her butternut squash burrito bowl will turn out delicious when I make it tomorrow. The...
Jul
22
2014
New blog design!
by Courtney
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I finally took the plunge and updated my blog design! This lovely template is from Ashley over at Dinosaur Stew Graphic Design. She did an awesome job and was so helpful with all...
May
26
2014
Inspiration for the (long) weekend.
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You probably have too much stuff. Choosing the “healthiest” sugar…when really, all sugars are sugars. Teaching kids kindness by having a Kindness Jar in the classroom. Delicious eats: Spring green...
Mar
01
2014
Inspiration for the weekend.
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I have the picture above as my computer desktop. It’s so hard to get motivated to run when it’s this freaking cold. So I’m doing all I can to inspire...
Jan
19
2013
Recipe of the Week: Wheat Berries with Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Toasted Walnuts & Butternut Squash
by Courtney
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It’s been a long time since I posted! I got a new teaching job, which has taken up all of my time, but I keep coming across delicious recipes that...
May
23
2011
Easy gardening idea: Lettuce beds from scrap wood
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It’s been a while since I posted! I’m currently working on a schedule for posts that is more predictable and organized. More on that later. For now, I have a...
Jan
11
2011
…how do we live a healthy life?
by Courtney
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So, the year is 2005. I’m in college, and it’s my first year without my mother or the dorm kitchen to cook my food. My meal of choice is macaroni...