Nell | Rhythms of Play

Hey there, How many signs of summer (or winter) have you noticed so far in your neck of the woods? As one season gives way to the next, it is a great time to pay attention to your surroundings and look for the signs that summer has arrived. Some of the signs of the next season's arrival will differ slightly depending on where you live. Others, such as a rise in summer temperatures or colder winters, are universal. According to the Gregorian calendar, summer (or winter) won’t officially arrive...

Hello Friends, As May draws to a close, many of us feel the rhythm of life shifting around us. For some families, this means the school year is winding down, and spring is slowly giving way as the tell-tale signs of summer begin to appear everywhere. In more temperate areas, this means the days are growing longer and warmer, flowers are blooming, sandals are reappearing by the front door, and the evenings seem to stretch on forever. For those in the Southern Hemisphere, the opposite is...

Happy May Day! 🌸 There are several simple ways to celebrate May Day, from marking the peak of spring to attending a labor movement rally. In many parts of the world, May 1 is considered the start of summer and is marked by ancient customs passed down through the generations. Internationally, May 1 is also a day when many people advocate for workers’ rights. Learn more about the many ways to celebrate and discover various May Day traditions you can enjoy from around the world--> HERE. The May...

Happy Earth Week! 🌎🌍🌏 Traditionally celebrated on April 22 to raise awareness about the health and preservation of our planet, Earth Day is a great time to celebrate the natural world and reflect on how the everyday choices we make and actions we take can affect the environment. In modern times, many people choose to make their Earth Day celebrations a weeklong or even monthlong call to awareness and action to help make these positive changes a habit. But you can choose to celebrate Earth Day...

Hey Reader, Easter is the perfect time to get creative. Make lasting memories with these fun arts, crafts, and activities! Because our daughter is an only child, my husband and I create an Easter Scavenger Hunt for her each year. But this year, we won't need to burn the midnight oil writing each clue, because we're going to use the NEW printable set I finally made! Can you say woo-hoo!? Go ahead and whoop it up. I sure did once I finished creating it. My husband has no idea why it took me so...