A New Space
The Rhythm of The Home blog has moved!
Our new space can be found here, and we will be automatically redirecting this site to the new space in about 10 days. To show our appreciation, and to make the transition a little bit smoother, we are holding a small giveaway over on the new blog. So come on over and enjoy!
Technical Issues Corrected
Apparently the magazine (www.rhythmofthehome.com) was having technical difficulties through our hosting company, but all has been corrected and we so appreciate all who emailed and posted about this. We were able to easily correct the situation, and the site is now back up and running.
We hope that you all enjoy these last few days of Summer, and have a great weekend!
Heather, Bernadette, and Julia.
New Blog Coming!
We are very excited to announce that we are right in the middle of creating a brand new blog for Rhythm of The Home. It has been a joy to see this blog grow and develop with the contributions of so many of our readers, and we decided that it was time for a major upgrade.
We are working hard to create a blog that brings everything that we can think of to this space, and we are excited to show you all in just a few days. Our web address will be moving as well, but we will redirect this blog directly so no worries there.
For today though, here is a quick recipe from co-editor Heather Fontenot that shares her favorite recipe for Apple Butter (and don’t forget that Nicola shares her favorite apple recipes in the Autumn edition of the magazine)
Slow Cooker Apple Butter
8 Granny smith or other apples cored peeled and sliced
1 C. sweetened, dried cranberries
4 Tbls. Brown Sugar, Packed
1 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 C. water
Combine all ingredients in crock pot. Cook on LOW for 6hrs. Use a potato masher or a hand-blender to mix or mash until the sauce is the desired texture
Enjoy!
Handwork with Renate Hiller
A beautiful video very worth the watch. Enjoy!
And the winners are…
Thank you to everyone who signed up for a chance to win the giveaway prizes, we wish we had 344 prizes to hand out!
If you see your name below, please email us your mailing address so that we can get your prize out to you.
email: rhythmofthehome@gmail.com
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Chris from MamaRoots is kindly offering an adorable Once Upon A Table Story Crafting Set which includes a Once Upon a Table blank journal,a Twig pencil, and a Little Wood squirrel.
Fiona: Congratulations on making it through your first year. I love reading your articles. My choice of prize is the Once Upon A Table Story Crafting Set. How could I go past that adorable squirrel?
A Tenderfoot bag by made in a Halloween/fall theme to go with the Sugar Sprite story by Stephinie of Gypsy Forest
Elisa: FUN!! Thank you. I have enjoyed this blog for a while and I follow on facebook and in a reader. My favorite is the tenderfoot bag. Every mom could always use another bag! Can’t wait to read all the goodies you have this fall.
Julia Daby is giving away Calliope, one of the original ROTH dolls.
Mellisa Woodward: What a wonderful discovery I made when I came across Rhythm of the Home! I am a big fan of Soule Mama & now will be a fan of yours as well I have a 2 yr. old daughter & a week old daughter as well (she was born in our home, unexpectedly, last Thurs., Aug. 26th). Rhythm seems to be a super resource for many things & I look forward to the new discoveries I make reading it Best wishes for much success…blessings & positive vibes to you all!
~Melissa W.
P.S. I would love to win Calliope, one of the original ROTH dolls…my newborn has no dolls for when she gets a bit older & Calliope looks like a beautiful first doll to treasure!
A set of 10 different Wee Folk note cards from Salley Mavor of Felt Wee Folk .
Michelle White: My hearth, my home… it all runs on a rhythm and your beautiful resources add to it all!
I would dearly love to win A set of 10 different Wee Folk note cards from Salley Mavor of Felt Wee Folk .
One free month of Earthschooling lessons from Kristie Burns of Earthschooling & TheBEarthInstitute.
Jeanne Eillene: I am a subscriber to this wonderful blog! This autumn issue is abundant with inspiration and crafty goodness! What an amazing and generous giveaway! I would love to win a free month of Earthschooling lessons!
A kit including felt pieces and a few scraps to make a thankfulness journal from Eren of This Vintage Chica
Stephanie: I am now following you on Twitter. I have so much gratitude to Rhythm of the Home. My family has been inspired in so many ways…Thank you. In that spirit, if I must choose one prize out of all these amazing offerings…I would like a chance to win the felt supplies to win the Thankfulness Journal…
A workshop mp3 download from the last Online Homeschool Expo series- your choice! It also includes the transcript – (a $17 value) from Donna Ashton.
Prize includes: 60-75 minute audio download & transcript from the Online Homeschool Expo. The winner may choose which one at The Waldorf Connection.
Kyce: Choose one item to win…oh my. I’d love the Waldorf connection, or the little acorn guide, and I’ll stop myself there. So grateful to be a mama when Rhythm of the Home is in existence. The greatest resource and collection of talent.
Valerie Dunsmore is kindly giving away the Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
SequinK: I’ve been following your RSS feed and facebook updates for about six months now — thanks so much for such lovely ideas and inspiration. The Little House books are speaking to me — My almost 4.5 year old is just getting into chapter books, and I hope she’ll love the Ingalls family as much as I did!
A spot in the Winter E-course – “Inside Out: A Creative Adventure of Self-Discovery.” from Shannon Kinney-Duh.
yet you’ll also get a unique opportunity to connect to other like-minded women as you share your journey together.
The course will start in January and will run for 5 weeks.
Holly: Wow, what a generous give-away! I would absolutely love to win a spot in the Inside Out Winter E-course. I’ve been stuck in a bit of a rut lately, and I am in serious need of a creative adventure of self-discovery!!
I have enjoyed Rhythm of the Home since the very beginning… I can’t believe it’s already been a year! I subscribe to the blog and am a friend on Facebook. And now I’m off to explore the Autumn issue a bit more.
Thanks so much!
2 over-sized stenciled and hand quilted potholders that pull double duty as hot pads that coordinate with the Autumn Wreath from Wee Folk Arts.
Kady: I love the pot holders by Wee Folk Art!
One skein of handwashed, handspun yarn called “Arica Sauve” to complement the story on washing fleece by Kathy Stowell.
Amy Kate: Love that yummy, handspun yarn. We all need some new mittens ’round these parts. Many blessings!
Handwork in the Dell eBook, by Syrendell
Be inspired to create beautiful handwork projects with children!
20 pages, this eBook contains a sample circle time, verses and songs for knitting, crochet, spinning and weaving, knitting and Tunisian crochet patterns for simple knitted gnome puppets, information about how to set up your handwork room, articles about handwork and Waldorf education, links and resources (fiber arts, Waldorf, homeschooling, holistic parenting and more). The lucky winner of the giveaway will receive the eBook in PDF format via email. From Jennifer Tan of Syrendell.
Joxy34: Wow, very generous indeed. I would love “Handwork in the Dell eBook, by Syrendell” I’m still finding my way around Waldorf home schooling, past few days we’ve implemented a daily rhythm, today I sat and thought about a weekly rhythm and designed a chart, upon which I’ve added Hand work. So now I’ll be looking for ideas of handiworks that my 3 1/2 son can do.
Ginny from Small Things is offering one bar of pure castile soap along with enough wool roving in both a beautiful natural dark brown along with some rainbow accent colors to create one bar of felted soap. A blank notecard and a reusable cotton bag perfect for gift giving will be included as well.
Karen: I would love to win the felted soap craft…I have always wanted to learn how to felt.
Wendy Buss is giving away enough linen and batting (pre-shrunk and pre-cut) needed to make a leaf soft book, as well as 7 skeins of embroidery thread in autumn colors.
Jo: I was looking around for some autumn ideas for my 5 and 3 year old and am so glad a friend pointed me in this direction. I’ve now subscribed via RSS and will be reading back over your 1st year (congratulations!). If I were lucky enough to win I’d love the Leaf Soft Book please, but all the prizes look amazing
And Eileen from Little Acorn Learning is offering a September Curriculum 5-Day Program & Daily Guide and a Autumn Childcare Menu from her Natural Childcare Program Monthly Nature-Based Guides for Childcare and Home.
Amy: Wow! I’m hoping to win the September curriculum from Little Acorn Learning…how exciting! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
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We hope that you all continue to enjoy and draw inspiration from the Autumn edition of Rhythm of the Home.
The Editors.
The Autumn Giveaway
Comments are now closed. Please check back Monday morning for the list of winners, and thank you all so much for the kind words and thoughts for the Autumn edition.
Today is a big day for Rhythm of the Home. Not only is it the day that the Autumn Issue goes live; it is also a special day because it marks the complete circle of four seasons spent as a publication. This issue is filled to the brim with many fun projects, articles, recipes, interviews, and of course…tons of beautiful photos. There is sure to be something for everyone.
To thank you (our wonderful READERS) for your support, we are so excited to share our biggest giveaway yet! Each of the following items are lovingly donated by a contributing writer of the Rhythm of the Home Autumn edition.
Chris from MamaRoots is kindly offering an adorable Once Upon A Table Story Crafting Set which includes a Once Upon a Table blank journal,a Twig pencil, and a Little Wood squirrel.
A Tenderfoot bag by made in a Halloween/fall theme to go with the Sugar Sprite story by Stephinie of Gypsy Forest
Julia Daby is giving away Calliope, one of the original ROTH dolls.
A set of 10 different Wee Folk note cards from Salley Mavor of Felt Wee Folk .
One free month of Earthschooling lessons from Kristie Burns of Earthschooling & TheBEarthInstitute.
A kit including felt pieces and a few scraps to make a thankfulness journal from Eren of This Vintage Chicka
A workshop mp3 download from the last Online Homeschool Expo series- your choice! It also includes the transcript – (a $17 value) from Donna Ashton.
Prize includes: 60-75 minute audio download & transcript from the Online Homeschool Expo. The winner may choose which one at The Waldorf Connection.
Valerie Dunsmore is kindly giving away the Little House Series by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
A spot in the Winter E-course – “Inside Out: A Creative Adventure of Self-Discovery.” from Shannon Kinney-Duh.
yet you’ll also get a unique opportunity to connect to other like-minded women as you share your journey together.
The course will start in January and will run for 5 weeks.
2 over-sized stenciled and hand quilted potholders that pull double duty as hot pads that coordinate with the Autumn Wreath from Wee Folk Arts.
One skein of handwashed, handspun yarn called “Arica Sauve” to complement the story on washing fleece by Kathy Stowell.
Handwork in the Dell eBook, by Syrendell
Be inspired to create beautiful handwork projects with children!
20 pages, this eBook contains a sample circle time, verses and songs for knitting, crochet, spinning and weaving, knitting and Tunisian crochet patterns for simple knitted gnome puppets, information about how to set up your handwork room, articles about handwork and Waldorf education, links and resources (fiber arts, Waldorf, homeschooling, holistic parenting and more). The lucky winner of the giveaway will receive the eBook in PDF format via email. From Jennifer Tan of Syrendell.
Ginny from Small Things is offering one bar of pure castile soap along with enough wool roving in both a beautiful natural dark brown along with some rainbow accent colors to create one bar of felted soap. A blank notecard and a reusable cotton bag perfect for gift giving will be included as well.
Wendy Buss is giving away enough linen and batting (pre-shrunk and pre-cut) needed to make a leaf soft book, as well as 7 skeins of embroidery thread in autumn colors.
And Eileen from Little Acorn Learning is offering a September Curriculum 5-Day Program & Daily Guide and a Autumn Childcare Menu from her Natural Childcare Program Monthly Nature-Based Guides for Childcare and Home.
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For a chance to win just comment here with your choice of prize from the giveaway and you must join our Facebook Page OR subscribe to the Rhythm of the Home Blog OR follow us on Twitter.
For a SECOND chance to win, just mention the new Edition in a post on your own blog.
See it’s simple.
We will announce the winners on Monday morning right here on the Blog.
Now, please enjoy perusing the pages of the Autumn Issue.
XOXO,
Heather, Bernadette and Julia.
Below you will find a complete index of every project and article; interview and recipe that fills the virtual pages of Rhythm of the Home’s Autumn edition.
Categorized in an easy to follow format, we hope that you will find just what you were looking for.
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Inspiring projects to do with little ones
Martinmas Celebration Lanterns
Sewing projects
Inspiring Mamas
Finding Truth, Beauty and Goodness in the Autumn Season
Finding Balance and Keeping Rhythm
Knit, crochet, or fiber art projects
Recipes
Interviews and glimpses
Handmade Beginnings with Anna Maria Horner
Interview with Salley Mavor of Wee Folk Art
Interview with NoCo Nature Tribe
Articles to inspire the family
From The Editors: Recycled Napkins
We all have pillowcases that we don’t use any more. Maybe they are a wrong size, maybe they are the wrong color, maybe you just don’t like them anymore.
This tutorial shows how to give new purpose and love to all of those old pillowcases. Forget making a dress! Make a bunch of reusable cloth napkins out of a them instead!
From each standard size pillowcase, cut 4 rectangles with dimensions 8″x11″ through both layers of the pillowcase. You should be left with 8 rectangles….which translates to 4 napkins per pillowcase (all that was left as scrap was the cuff at the pillow entrance of the case)
Make a bunch of them in coordinating colors and you will have a lovely addition to any family table.
And Then There is Winter
So here we were yesteday talking about the new Autumn edition, and now we are going to hit you with Winter.
Yep we said it, Winter.
The submission deadline for the Winter edition is October 25th, and since we know that this can be a very busy of time of year for everyone, we thought that it was a good time to get the discussion rolling.
Winter is a season that for many of us is filled with much time for crafting, creating and dreaming. This edition offers an opportunity for its pages to be filled with many activities for both adults and children to fill up our creative spirits.
We welcome new submissions and queries, and we can be reached directly at rhythmofthehome@gmail.com. You can also read our submission guidelines here
Happy weekend everyone, and may your days be filled with the joy of these last few moments of summer.
The Joy of Autumn
In just 6 days, Rhythm of The Home will launch it’s Autumn edition, and Bernadette, Julia and I are so excited to see this special edition come together. Each edition of this past year has held such a spot in our hearts, but this edition in particular is unique because it is the final edition in our first year.
All of you know that the three of us are very passionate about seeing families gathering together to find special and unique ways to celebrate the transition and change of season, and we simply could not have done this with out you. Your support and contributions are what makes this magazine so much fun to create, and hopefully special to read.
Below is a small taste of the coming edition, and we hope that it gets you ready for all the fun, care and craftiness that you all created.
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