Today, we’re starting something new: 7 Days of Winter Nature Crafts. Each day this week, we’ll make one simple, nature-inspired craft using what we found - paired with a beautiful winter picture book (or three) to read together. I’ll update this post with photos as we complete each craft, but for now, consider this your invitation to do the same in your own home. Crafting is perfect rhythm to add to your winter routine and these 7 nature-inspired crafts are the perfect place

Winter days call for piles of beautiful books. The days grow quieter, the trees stand still, and even the air seems to pause and shimmer. It’s a season perfectly suited for bundling up, stepping outside, and savoring the small wonders that appear only when the world is cold and calm. Here you'll find a curated list of beautiful winter picture books. Take these books with you out into nature to connect snow-covered woods, quiet forests, and winter wildlife to the story. Let wi

There’s something magical about a basket full of books - the way it invites little hands to reach in, flip through the pages, and lose themselves in a story. Plus, placing anything in a special basket immediately ignites curiosity and makes the contents feel like a special gift. Creating a themed book basket is one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep your book rotation fresh, encourage reading in young children, and support their learning at home. Here's how!