So this is either the season of love, or a corporate holiday created specifically to bilk sappy consumers out of some funds. I’m a cynic trapped in an idealist’s body, so I tend to go either way. Personally, I’m in the mood for a party with lots of friends and their kids running around.
But, […]

Winter Solstice is on December 21 - this is the longest night of the year. Our family celebrates this every year as a way to incorporate an appreciation of Nature and learn about how our world changes throughout the year.
We bake Solstice cookies, which are like sugar cookies (representing the sun) with a Hershey’s Kiss […]

Happy New Year!
I hope you are having a fabulous holiday season, and that your new year is filled with blessings. Thanks for helping make 2008 one of the best years ever.
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Happy Holidays from the Selanders!

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Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts
The world is going green. This is a good thing. The Earth and our environment deserves our respect, as we are all connected. By caring for the Earth, we care for ourselves. The fewer chemicals floating around in the air, the better our bodies feel.  For Christmas this year, consider giving some of […]

When shopping for Christmas gifts and other items around the holidays, we try to use all of our options. But, what we are looking for is quality and that can’t be compromised. One idea many people haven’t tried is fair trade items. Buying these items will help another person somewhere around the world.
The […]

‘Tis the season, after all!
Edible Tree Ornaments
Christmas belongs to everyone, but it holds a special magic for children. Most of the memories that we treasure for a lifetime are created during childhood. Help your kids to make memorable moments with edible ornaments. Edible ornaments are fun to make and even better to […]

I see that my previous post is over a week old. I blame the holidays.
We went out of town to visit relatives, and were gone several days. The girls were delighted to go to Grandma’s House, and it is always nice to visit. However, it is a lot of work to get everyone packed and […]