Cedar and Lily where gifted this great set for christmas, they are just getting acquainted with the potential of it and we all think it’s fantastic!
Lily and Cedar on different levels are exploring balance, construction, inertia and transmission. All through play!
Thanks Grannynanny and Gramfer!
My dad also shared this type of play/experimenting/learning to my childhood which I am remembering now, thanks Dad.
You can learn more about
Haba Building Blocks Technics Here
Sparkle stories are giving a FREE Easter story
the FREE STORY is “Elijah’s New Home”
We in Sparkle Land are deeply moved by the original Easter story, and wanted to find a way to share it without overwhelming children with intense imagery. And so last year we crafted this story.
It is called “Elija’s New Home”, and it comes out of our “by Thistle by Thimble” Series.
“Elija’s New Home” tells the story of Peter and his beloved dog, Elijah, and offers a way into the original Easter story by telling a tale of the love and loss (and enduring life) of one devoted dog.
It’s a touching and very inspiring tale — and perfect for this time of year, whether you want see the bible story with fresh eyes, or you’d love a reminder of the awesome processes of life, love and mother nature.
Important Note: It is a “secular” tale, and appropriate for all backgrounds and religious affiliations!
You’ll find it HERE!
Sparkle Stories are also offering a little discount on their inspirational ‘By thistle by thimble’ series!!
DISCOUNT: the NEW “by Thistle by Thimble” Sample Pack!
The “by Thistle by Thimble” Subscription Series is one of the least known of our Series, but it offers the richest content of all!
So we want to inspire you to try it!
This Series grew out of the many emails we received asking for ideas and support. Parents asked us about how to address loss, how to talk to their children about challenging times, how to inspire courage, or wonder, or confidence.
And so the “by Thistle by Thimble” Series was born! The stories in this Series are all “pedagogical” and “therapeutic” in their intention. But they are still “Sparkle Stories” so they are delightful, entertaining, thought-provoking and deeply calming!
We just created a “by Thistle by Thimble” Sample Pack, so it’s easier to give the Series a try! This Pack includes three of our favorite stories pulled from the Subscription Series (and for all you Thistle Thimble subscribers, you will soon find three new stories in your boxes!).
For this week, we’ve created a discount of 1/2 off the normal Sample Pack price of $6. It’s an hour of rich, thought-provoking stories. Click HERE to add the Sample Pack to your Shopping Bag for $3!
Click HERE to read more about the stories in this new Sample Pack!
I once wrote about how Lily gets to listen to the occasional Sparkle Story here…
This moment
A sweet special weekly ritual
A simple glimpse of an everyday moment
Wishing you a beautiful weekend
Xx
Our travelling first aid kit
I have had multiple requests lately to share details of what I stock in our family health care/first aid kit
so below you will find a comprehensive list of many natural products we reach for first
it is often changing as I discover new {or sometimes very old} approaches to health care
Homeopathic kit
Ainsworths 42 essential remedies (mini kit in a hard case with a comprehensive book)
Essential oils
Preferred organic and Australian where possible, The Oil Garden and Warbotanicals are favorites
{i travel with over 30 essential oils, below are the most oft used, i must get them a lovely case to store them in one day.}
I frequently refer to The Fragrant Pharmacy for guidance on essential oil usage
Lavender
Eaucalyptus
Tea tree
Chamomile
Arnica
Calendula
Peppermint
geranium
Therapeutic quality oils so some can be ingested, follow instructions only
On guard {immune boost, preventative}
Breathe {clears congestion, soothes chest complaints, clears the head}
Past tense {de stress, clear the mind, perspective}
Thanks Jane
Small first aid kit from pharmacy
Updated with fabric bandaids
Good tweezers
nail scissors
Non adhesive pads (good for covering wounds, cuts, scrapes, this helps keep them clean when we are outdoors a lot)
Paper tape to seal the pads on
Herb teas
{i currently have a supply from Highland Herbs in Tasmania}
Cold and flu blend {peppermint, yarrow, elderflower, thyme, hyssop. Echinacea, fennel, ginger}
Calm kids blend {nettle, lemon balm , spearmint, alfalfa, chamomile, calendula}
Licorice (coughs)
Herb tincture
Coughs and colds blend
olive leaf extract
echinachea tincture
Balms and ointments
Pawpaw ointment
Calendula ointment
Arnica ointment
Insect repellant (my own)
Burns cream Martin & Pleasance (homeopathic)
Cold sore cream (from Alchemy Bellingen {Hypericum &calendula tinctures, bergamot tea tree and
hypericum ess oils in vitamin e cream})
we also use
vitamin c powder with Hesperidin
apple cider vinegar
raw honey
organic garlic
Flower essences
Physical, mental and emotional well being
{I have my stock from Living Flower Essences in Western Australia}
Rescue remedy
Accident relief cream (bumps, bruises, aches, sore throat, sore belly) Living Essences 1ltr
Body bliss cream (relaxant, kids massage, anxiety, asthma) Living Essences 1ltr
Serenity for Women spray
Contentment for Men spray
Sneeze Ease spray
Travel ease spray
Harmony and Relaxation spray
WA living flower essences practitioner kit to create our own personalized remedies of these beautiful subtle helpers
I often refer to The Guide to Child’s Health if I am presented with a circumstance which is unfamiliar.
wishing you all happiness and good health
always get help on how to use health products from a qualified practitioner you trust
xx
what do you reach for to promote good health?
what would you add to this list?
what magic remedy have you discovered to share with us all?
if I remember anything else I will update this list…
A Friday ritual a special moment from my week to share with you joining many others around the globe
Wind up the thread now
Wind up the wool
Twist it turn it
Til it’s full
‘lily’s composition this morning’
New skeins of yarn from The Woolly Jumper in Tasmania
Hand spun and dyed alpaca. Lovely.
I put the skein over my feet and keep it tangle free as it goes over to Cedar or Lily who spin my new Royal wool winder and sing.
And very soon we have lovely centre pull balls of yarn ready for a project…
I am very pleased with my op shop find for $10 and now will look out for an umbrella swift to make the job a single handed option.
I first used a wool winder last year while I visited my family in WA. and am again delighted at how easy this tool makes wool winding! Hooray!!
unfortunately now I will need lots and lots of skeins of wool to make good use of it…
Xx
What tool have you which makes your work easier, speedier or more fun?
this moment
{a friday ritual}
a special moment from my week
i want to savour it and cherish it and paste it in the pages of my memory
a simple sweet moment to share with you
Welcome welcome
Roll up roll up
Introducing a new page here at Rosalindentree
Announcing L’illustrations
autumn play in celebration of the season change
L’illustrations is a changing gallery of original artworks by Lily aged eight.
I had the honor of a brief interview with the artist
Lily how does it feel to know people all around the world are looking at your art?
Good!
how do you think they will feel when they see your drawings?
Happy!
So I hope Lily’s whimsical illustrations bring you as much happiness as they do for her and for us!!
Right now I am nursing a head cold
Flaking out in the shade (37’c)
In a country town park
Wearing my spotted quoll pajamas.
Do you think anyone notices?
The land around is inland SA and it is
Parched
Bleached
Crisped
Felled
Disheartening
Slurped dry
Dust bathed
Fan forced oven baked
We are amused by this inner town irrigated green carpet and fall into the shade joyfully
Our trusty bucket is quickly filled
trice-wise and some wet relief and giggles are finally found
It’s been a challenging few days
long driving for poor old Jesse
Very hot
No one is sleeping well.
Oh dear how will I get myself together to enjoy the gift of WOMAD this weekend?
We are traveling fast these days but I will catch you up…
Just as soon as I catch myself up!!
Xx
Ps wet tea towels chilled in the fridge are great coolers on days like today
Guess where we are??
We are blessed with a golden sunrise all dewy and glittering
Jesse is giving A new market a sunshiny musical show
And we are looking at great old architecture and curios and then seeking shade
An unforgettable nose…
What are you doing today?
Peace
Xx
Ps Lily comes out of the public convenience and says”definitely NOT glamorous!!”
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