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Alicia

Interests: Waldorf, Attachment Parenting, Farming, Chickens, Knitting, Sewing, Crafting, Cooking, Unschooling

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Posted Feb 1, 2015 at the tiny homestead

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Meet Lucy, the newest member of our family! We've been discussing getting a dog for some time around here. It's been four years since our girl Livia passed away and up until now I really don't think we've been quite ready to bring a new dog into our home. We... Continue reading

Posted Feb 1, 2015 at the tiny homestead

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miracle on 34th street

Every holiday season Hampden, a large neighborhood within Baltimore City, decorates an entire block of row homes with lights and quirky Christmas decorations. People come from all over to take in the sight that is "Miracle on 34th Street." We are lucky enough to call the lovely people who live... Continue reading

Posted Nov 30, 2014 at the tiny homestead

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thanksgiving snow

We had our first snow of the season this past Wednesday. Snow in November! We played outside, drank lots of hot cocoa, and kept cozy by the fire. A perfect way to kick off the long holiday weekend! I hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving and a wonderful weekend. Cheers! Continue reading

Posted Nov 29, 2014 at the tiny homestead

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a pointy red pixie hat

I first made this hat a few years ago in pink with a pink fleece trim. Unfortunately, the pattern, found here, only covers sizes up to three years. To make this one, I simply added about a half inch to the top and back of the hat. I used basic... Continue reading

Posted Nov 20, 2014 at the tiny homestead

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As our growing season comes to a close, here a just a few highlights from this year's garden - :: this year's butternut squash harvest was amazing - we'll be eating it in various forms all winter long :: :: kale, the only green food my children will eat, was... Continue reading

Posted Nov 19, 2014 at the tiny homestead

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I have been wanting to make this sweater for my daughter since I first started knitting several years ago. I had initially purchased the baby/toddler pattern, but just never got around to making it. I think I was a little nervous about this project at the time because, after all,... Continue reading

Posted Oct 27, 2014 at the tiny homestead

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springtime work and fun

And just like that, spring. Busy hands, outdoor fun, and the work of the growing season lie ahead. I hope you are enjoying the return of warmer weather and some very much needed vitamin D! Continue reading

Posted Apr 3, 2014 at the tiny homestead

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:: tulips are making an appearance on the table :: :: I'm still knitting away :: :: those girls are very busy laying eggs :: :: a few new ladies joined the flock - another Ameruacana and two Cuckoo Marans (they lay chocolate brown eggs!) :: :: the "old" ladies... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2014 at the tiny homestead

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a sweater for the birthday boy

My baby turns five next week. Five! I can't believe how quickly time seems to be flying by - much too fast for my liking. A few weeks ago I started this sweater for him as a birthday handmade from mama. I was a little nervous about it as this... Continue reading

Posted Feb 9, 2014 at the tiny homestead

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:: this gorgeous bundle of fabric just arrived and boy, do I have plans for it. A smock for me, a dress for my girl, a spring/summer table runner - I'm looking foward to digging in after some furious knitting projects are finished :: :: I cast on for the... Continue reading

Posted Feb 3, 2014 at the tiny homestead

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winter chicken care

"I've gotta go out and lube up those wattles and combs" is not a sentence I ever thought I would utter! Yet, here we are in the everyday reality of having to care for livestock during the winter. Lorenzo and I bundled up and equipped with a jar of Vaseline... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2014 at the tiny homestead

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the big easy sling bag

I've had this fabric by Anna Maria Horner lying around for quite some time now. I purchased it as a kit to make a throw blanket, but just never got around to making it. The green poppy fabric is a gorgeous, thick velveteen and the other is a soft cotton... Continue reading

Posted Jan 21, 2014 at the tiny homestead

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on the first of the year

Today, we found ourselves piled in the car and headed to one of our favorite spots at one of our local reservoirs. We haven't be there since we moved last year and it was if we had never missed a beat. The children ran immediately to feed the geese and... Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2014 at the tiny homestead

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We've spent much of our time here at home staying warm, celebrating the solstice and Christmas with our friends and family, and enjoying our time together in doors. I hope you had a very lovely holiday and wishing everyone a very happy and healthy start to the new year! Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2013 at the tiny homestead

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We took our first family vacation of the year at the beginning of this month. We were initially thinking of heading to Florida, but we wanted so much to take our children to New York for Christmas. So, off we went and we all had a wonderful time - just... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2013 at the tiny homestead

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november in the garden

While our garden is mostly finished producing for the year, there are still a few cool season crops that are doing well. The french radishes, lettuce, Swiss chard, and kale are growing beautifully with the help of a few hoops and some frost protectors. We are hoping that they all... Continue reading

Posted Nov 13, 2013 at the tiny homestead

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four days, two hats

Over the summer I was going to knit. I was going to knit furiously all of our essentials (hats, scarves, cowls, mittens, sweaters) so I could enjoy slow knitting by the fire all fall and winter. It was going to be splendid. It really was, but at heart I'm not... Continue reading

Posted Nov 11, 2013 at the tiny homestead

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As I write this, I am filled with anticipation for what's to come these next few months. My husband will be home for a stretch and I can finally breathe knowing that relief is only a day away. The last few months have been full of activity - winter prep... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2013 at the tiny homestead

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homeschooling with a twist

Today was my children's first day of preschool! I got them dressed, they put on their shoes and backpacks and I led them (apprehensively) out the door. They greeted their teachers with half smiling faces and I said goodbye to them - all of us trying to maintain our brave,... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2013 at the tiny homestead

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Love seeing your garden updates! I haven't written a garden post since moving here, but you've inspired me to keep a garden photo journal. Here's the first entry - http://thissuburbanlife.typepad.com/my-blog/2013/07/in-my-garden.html Enjoy!

Commented Jul 12, 2013 on this week in my garden :: July 11 at SouleMama

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Sweet daddies and their baby girls! On first glance it looks like they are sitting next to a fish tank and I'm sure that's probably how you're feeling with all that rain you've been getting. Hoping for the sunshine to come your way. Great photo - here's our moment... http://thissuburbanlife.typepad.com Have a lovely weekend everyone :)

Commented Jul 12, 2013 on {this moment} at SouleMama

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this moment is a Friday ritual inspired by Soulemama A single photo - no words - of a moment from the week. A simple, beautiful moment that I want to savor and remember always. Enjoy! Continue reading

Posted Jul 12, 2013 at the tiny homestead

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I realized recently that I've never given you a proper tour of the garden, which is just plain wrong considering it's the whole reason we moved here in the first place. First, I will confess, that I never thought for a second that it would take so much labor to... Continue reading

Posted Jul 11, 2013 at the tiny homestead

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My baby girl turned three yesterday. Three! We celebrated with family on Sunday with cupcakes (chocolate with pink frosting as requested by the birthday girl) and presents. Then, on Monday morning, I headed down to the beach with my little ones where we celebrated Aida's birthday with ice cream, kiddie... Continue reading

Posted Jul 11, 2013 at the tiny homestead

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