Here are some links to love today:

From the Lifeways newsletter about gardening with small children throughout the year and different activities for children  from the garden: http://lifewaysnorthamerica.org/about/newsletters-and-articles/how-does-your-garden-grow

From the Lifeways blog regarding focusing on the present and being in the moment, even when going through difficult or challenging times within the life of the family:  http://lifewaysnorthamerica.org/about/newsletters-and-articles/saying-yes-motherhood

enjoyed this post of Melisa Nielsen’s here regarding outside activities and the Waldorf home, and balancing the needs of younger and older children in the family:  http://waldorfessentials.com/blog/2012/06/outsidestuff/

I liked this post about Donna Ashton’s view of color and classrooms in a Waldorf school setting and how that might translate to home:  http://thewaldorfconnection.com/waldorf-homeschool/the-color-of-grades/

I am enjoying the Simplicity Parenting Blog here: http://www.simplicityparenting.com/2012/03/ah-no-thats-our-shopping-errandscleaningvisiting-day/  and a great post for those of thinking about rhythm and schedules for school:  http://www.simplicityparenting.com/2012/01/schedule-unschedule/

Lots of love,
Carrie