'best christmas present

this a little apricot pot de confiture given by our beautiful friend Marc. I really like it ..... because of its simplicity, because it's food :), and because it's homemade.

xx00xx merci .. marc xx00xx

* Chemical free kids: raising healthy children in a toxic world

by Dr Sarah Lantz (PhD)

Sarah (autralian author) addresses the issue of every day exposure to chemicals (from food, water, toys, clothing ...) and the potential armful effects on our children. This book provides awareness, research and evidence into what goes on in the manufacturing of products available on supermarket shelves.

My view is that we cannot live in a bubble, however Dr Lantz's research helps make informative choices in our toxic world.

www.chemicalfreeparenting.com

RRP: $ 29.95 aus

∆ shadow puppetry

thank you Pia. have a great week-end everyone .

Ω advent calendar with 'les fifoles'

One of my favourite blog is posting a picture a day during december. this the first of the month, check here for a daily inspiration into the world of les fifoles.

« les fifoles

Ω our first christmas tree

jour ...

nuit ...

we collected few branches, added some decorations and lights....

~ TreeHouse

Lovely alternative to dollhouse this tree house crafted in Europe from the branches of salvaged Cherry and Elder trees is perfect for endless creative play.

$284.00 AUS here (treehouse family & furniture not included)
$159.00 US here

∆ on children

this flyer was handed to parents of montessori . merci Dimitri. have a great week-end everyone.

on children
--------
Kahlil Gibran

Your children are not your children.
They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

You may give them your love but not your thoughts,
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow,
which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams.
You may strive to be like them,
but seek not to make them like you.
For life goes not backward nor tarries with yesterday.

You are the bows from which your children
as living arrows are sent forth.
The archer sees the mark upon the path of the infinite,
and He bends you with His might
that His arrows may go swift and far.
Let our bending in the archer's hand be for gladness:
For even as he loves the arrow that flies,
so He loves also the bow that is stable.

Ω cooking

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we've been making ginger men & shapes, flourless mandarin cupcakes, lots of fun and MIAM! this blog is inspiring mytartelette .

• catherine hamlin

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Dr Catherine Hamlin, is an Australian obstetrician and gynecologist, the co-founder of Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital since 1959, with her late husband Dr. Reg Hamlin. The Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital is the world's only medical center dedicated exclusively to providing free fistula repair surgery to poor women suffering from childbirth injuries. Source: Wiki.

Dr. C. hamlin has been dedicating her life to her passion, as a result has turned around the life of more than 30000 women. She has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. The documentary "A walk to Beautiful" by Nova and her book "The Hospital by the river" are truly inspiring.

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Image Source & text: Nova

~ monkey by kay bojesen

You don't need to be a child to have one of these! Danish Designer Kay Bojesen, (originally designed the Teak Model in 1951!, and later re-issued by Rosendahl) is the craftsman of these elegant wooden toys.

«Photos: ScandinavianDesign For my Oz friends buy : Top3Design or RemedyOnline For International buy: See Rosendahl for nearest Retailer