MOTHERS

"With the power of motherhood within her,
a woman can influence the entire world.
The love of awakened motherhood is
a love and compassion
felt not only toward one's own children,
but toward all people, animals, plants, rocks and rivers--
a love extended to all beings...
It is not restricted to women who have given birth;
it is a principle inherent in both women and men.
It is an attitude of the mind.
It is love - and that love is the very breath of life. "

                                                                       ~ Amma

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

SCULPTURAL NATURE WEAVINGS

We decided to use chicken wire as the base in our nature weavings instead of the forked sticks that we usually use. You can see the forked stick weavings here.

The children explored and collected bits of nature for their weavings.

The pieces of chicken wire were about twelve by seventeen inches. The children could bend them into any shape they wanted and fill and weave with nature. There are plenty of empty spaces to add any nature they might find in the future.

 Beautiful nature art! They can be free standing on a table or shelf or hung on a wall. 

 happy day! happy weaving!

NATURE JOURNALING . . .

It isn't about being an artist.

It is about connecting with the natural world.

 It is drawing what you see.

 It is using all your senses to create.

 It is finding peace, appreciation . . . 

and amazement . . . in the simple.

It is a record of your journey.

 How do you do it?
It's simple and easy.
Gather a sketchbook, a pencil or gel pen, colored pencils, and a magnifying glass.
You might want watercolors, a brush and water too.

Then go outdoors, find something that catches your eye, and start. Don't be afraid of the blank page. 


                            Just draw what you see.

happy day!


Linked to Barn Hop #12 at Homestead Revival

ONE WORD WEDNESDAY

~ sitting ~

(Please feel free to join in One Word Wednesday, just leave your link in the comments). 
                                              
                            happy day!

CHILDREN AND CHICKENS

There is a special connection between children and chickens; toddlers to teens. They love to catch them, hold them and toss them special treats. 


A sweet grandbaby has seen me open the bird feeder, time and time again, to get some sunflower seeds for the hens. This time she did it all by herself.  I happened to glance out the window.

She clearly knew what she was doing.

She remembered to pinch the back of the feeder so it would open and dug her fingers deep into the Black oil sunflower seeds.
See the hens waiting patiently? 


They knew what she was after and they were happy.

She loves to feed the chickens, but loves catching and holding them more. And she is getting quite good at it.

Perhaps you can find a chicken to love!

happy day!

WORDS

A quote for Monday . . .

The richness I achieve comes from Nature, 
the source of my inspiration.

~ Claude Monet


                                       happy day!

PROJECT GENESIS - MAY

 Everyone can do at least ONE thing in this world to make a difference. It can be small and simple or large and complex. . . it is all worthwhile. 


Head on over to Suzan's oldgreymare and share something today and the first day of every month to come. Be sure to check the links on the right side bar to read precious posts of Project Genesis. You will be inspired.


Today I am sharing creative recycling ideas for toilet paper rolls. . . .


Seed starters:

Directions here.


Flowers:

Directions here.




  Floral Wall Art:

Directions here.


Binoculars for children:

Directions here.


Vintage favor pouches:

Directions here. 
These could also be adapted for children with brightly colored paint and chenille stems as handles.


 Farm Animals: 
pig, chicken, chicks, horse, cow, lamb, goat, dog and cat

Directions here.


And more . . .
very impressive ART:
Minature masks by French artist Junior Fritz Jacquet

Paper cutting by French artist Anastassia Elias

Mini sculptures by Japanese artist Yuken Teruya 

Be a part of Project Genesis TODAY!


happy day!

PHOTO CHALLENGE - BIRD

A new visitor arrived at our pond early this evening. I ran back to get my camera.

On closer inspection, I realized he was with a friend. They swam further away when they saw me.


I sat and watched awhile and was happy I did. . . 

because soon they took flight.


It's the little unexpected treasures that come upon us. . .  that make life so worth living.


                                   
Check out Photo Challenge- Bird at RAZMATAZ
                        happy day!

A MOMENT

Inspiration from SouleMama

              
Linking to Farmchick Photo Friday                                         


happy day!

ONE WORD WEDNESDAY

~ feel ~

(Please feel free to join in One Word Wednesday, just leave your link in the comments). 
                                              
                                     happy day!

WORDS

A quote for Monday . . . 

“I sincerely believe that for the child, and for the parent seeking to guide him, it is not half so important to know as to feel when introducing a young child to the natural world. If facts are the seeds that later produce knowledge and wisdom, then the emotions and the impressions of the senses are the fertile soil in which the seeds must grow. The years of early childhood are the time to prepare the soil.”  -Rachel Carson


      happy day!

HAPPY EARTH DAY

Make every day Earth Day . . .

Take the time to marvel . . .  

in the beauty of all living things.

Be inspired by what is all around you. 

 Reflect on your life and your world

     and decide how you can make a difference.


            Relish in the quietness and the wildness . . . 

 seeking solace, inspiration and joy.


Delight in the small things . . .

and show a child the true meaning of wealth.

                             Dare . . .

 

                                     to care.


Listen to this SONG (from KidsForSavingtheEarth.org).
Read 100 ways you can save the earth by Going Green here.


"I'm not an environmentalist.  I'm an Earth warrior"
  ~Darryl Cherney


                   HAPPY EARTH DAY!


Linking to Farm Friday and 
Farm Friend and Farm Girl Friday.