Whoa, it’s October already! October is quintessential Fall here in MN – lots of colorful leaves, brisk weather, sniffly noses, and PUMPKINS! Big pumpkins to climb on at the pumpkin patch, pumpkins lit with silly face carvings, and little pie pumpkins baked to caramelized perfection…mmm pumpkins. As we enter into pumpkin season, I have got the […]
Nurtured by Nature
Nurtured by Nature Booklist: Seasons
Today’s book is a treat for the eyes and food for the mind from French author and illustrator Blexbolex. Seasons doesn’t soley refer to the four season of the year, but perhaps seasons of the soul, relationships, the human experience. With great delight, I introduce: Seasons by Blexbolex
Nurtured by Nature Booklist: From Grain to Bread
I was hesitant to share today’s book, to be honest. Sharing this book is like telling everyone in town about you favorite hole-in-the-wall restaurant, or vintage shop that no one knows about. If everyone starts buying there, it won’t be the same for you. In hopes that these books (that are out of publishing) don’t all […]
Nurtured by Nature Booklist: Circle of Seasons
As Minneapolis children go back to school next week, and all you southerns are already back at it, it seems a suiting time to share one of our most cherished books. It is an incredible work of art that will hold your little one’s hand through the changing of the seasons, perfectly capturing the magic of childhood, outdoor play, […]
Nurtured by Nature Booklist: The Reason for a Flower
In today’s Nurtured by Nature Booklist review, I am choosing my favorite book so far out of a slew of wonderful books (including gorgeous coloring books) by author Ruth Heller. I stumbled upon one of her titles at a nature center, and such a fitting place it was to read her fun and educational work. The Reason for […]
Nurtured by Nature Booklist: The Enormous Turnip
Nurtured by Nature Booklist: Enchanting Children with the Wonder of the Outdoors is a new weekly feature here at Budding Homestead. Every Thursday, I will review a children’s book from the category of gardening, nature, farming, the outdoors, and such other topics that keep the magic of this more simple life alive in us all. Each review will […]
