There’s something magical about playdough—soft, squishy, and full of endless possibilities. This no-cook, all-natural playdough recipe is simple, safe, and perfect for little hands to explore. Plus, you can infuse it with nature’s beauty by adding herbs, flowers, or natural colors!

There’s something truly special about working with clay, a medium that connects us to the earth and invites both creativity and deep sensory engagement. In our home, sculpting isn’t just about making shapes—it’s about feeling, exploring, and embracing the process.

Growing up, my childhood was woven with enchantment. My mother, deeply inspired by Waldorf education, filled our home with storytelling, song, and the quiet wisdom of seasonal rhythms. Fairies flitted in the garden, gnomes whispered secrets in the hollow of old trees, and the world itself felt alive with unseen wonders. My grandmother carried this same magic, teaching me to find stories in the patterns of tree bark and the whispers of the wind. My grandmother baked and cooked with me after school and lived with us for all my elementary years. It was a childhood where the ordinary shimmered with fairytales and handiwork, animals, and nature was part of it all.

May is an invitation to slow down on nature walks, connect with nature, and rediscover the joy of learning through experience. Whether through gardening, storytelling, or simple seasonal rhythms, spring homeschooling can be a magical, nourishing time for both children and parents. By embracing a gentle approach, you create a learning environment that feels natural, joyful, and deeply enriching.

I’ve never followed just one homeschooling philosophy. Instead, I pull inspiration from many—Waldorf, Charlotte Mason, Montessori—and blend them into something that feels right for us. In this post, I’m sharing how Montessori’s focus on independence and real-life learning has quietly but powerfully shaped our days, even though we don’t follow it by the book.

A Slow and Muddy March: Forests, Books, and New Beginnings
This month, we wandered through tree studies, messy experiments, and the joy of switching up our homeschool rhythm. With stories like Big Tree and The Hidden Life of Trees guiding the way, March turned into a season of growth — for all of us. Come read our gentle recap and a little life update too.

There’s something magical about baking with children. The scent of fresh dough rising in the oven, the feel of flour-dusted fingers, and the giggles that erupt as tiny hands squish and knead—it’s a sensory experience like no other. But beyond the joy and mess, baking is also a wonderful way to teach children math, patience, and creativity. I love baking with my two girls.

Discover the magic of hygge—a Danish way of living that embraces coziness, togetherness, and simple joys. Learn how to create a warm, inviting space and slow down to savor life’s little moments. ✨

Spring has a way of calling us to create. The colors, the fresh air, the tiny bursts of green peeking through after winter—it all feels like an invitation to make something beautiful. My daughter loves yellow and daffodils, so when she sketched out a little design for a felted flower, I knew we had to bring it to life.

Hygge and Homeschool wasn’t something I came up with overnight. It had been quietly growing in me for a long time—a soft longing, a small idea that kept returning. It grew from the everyday moments I wanted to hold on to. Moments filled with connection, creativity, and a kind of quiet magic I didn’t want to forget.

Charlotte Mason’s philosophy felt as if someone had put into words everything I already felt about learning. She spoke of living books—books that weren’t dry, dull, or crammed with facts but ones that breathed life into knowledge. Books that engaged the heart and mind, filled with rich language, deep ideas, and stories that lingered long after the last page.

When we teach with art, we are doing more than just making learning beautiful—we are helping children connect deeply with the world, awakening a lifelong love of discovery and creativity.

Through art, knowledge becomes personal, meaningful, and alive. And when we nurture this in childhood, we are giving children a gift they will carry forever—a way of seeing, feeling, and understanding that turns learning into something truly magical.

There’s something so exciting about planning a new homeschool year. Right now, I’m looking ahead to 4th grade in 2025-2026, thinking about what we’ll explore, the books we’ll read, and the hands-on projects that will bring everything to life.

I know things will shift along the way—because that’s what homeschooling does best. Some things will work beautifully, others might need adjusting, and we’ll follow new interests as they come up. But having a plan full of possibilities makes me even more excited for the year ahead!

February was a month full of learning, creativity, and sweet moments in our homeschool! From diving into fascinating Stone Age studies to celebrating Mathilde’s baking milestone, this month was all about embracing new experiences and enjoying the little things.

We also made an exciting math curriculum change and explored ways to simplify our home life after reading Simplicity Parenting. With so much to share, I’ve put together a full recap in my latest YouTube video—grab a cozy drink, and come join me for a homeschool chat!

Homeschooling for me is a deeply personal journey, and no single method fits every family perfectly (at least not mine!). When I first started homeschooling, I explored different philosophies—Waldorf, Montessori, Charlotte Mason, and had many talks and chats with other homeschoolers about their approach—each of them offering something beautiful. But as I grew into my role as a homeschooling mom, I realized that I didn’t want to be confined to just one method.

At first, it was the art that captured my heart. But as I explored more, I realized that every aspect of Waldorf education aligned with my values and beliefs about childhood. The more I learned, the deeper I fell in love with its gentle approach. I cannot master the art of knitting and we are by any means purist in our Waldorf approach — but I am deeply inspired by the philosophy.

On this day of love and kindness, I just want to take a moment to send a little warmth your way. Whether your day is filled with handmade cards, cozy moments with loved ones, or simply a quiet cup of tea, I hope it brings you joy.

Baking may seem small, but it holds something far greater—it is a first taste of self-sufficiency. My daughter didn’t just make cookies; she made something for herself, by herself. As she proudly held out a warm, golden cookie, beaming with accomplishment, I realized that this was more than just a milestone for her—it was one for me, too.

As we reach the halfway mark of our homeschool year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what has been working well, what we’re shifting away from, and the new additions we are making to better support our rhythm and learning journey.

This fall has been so busy - Mathilde is so lucky to be Annie in the musical Annie and she is so amazing with her singing, dancing and acting - I love it! But combined with to many online classes and so many things both her and I want to do in our homeschool we are running from place to place trying to play catch up and this will have to change or we will simply burn out— so a change has to happen!