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Hermien’s herbarium
About ten years ago I noticed a trash pile of household goods on the sidewalk around the corner from us.
The best rope / wheel swing
We own a little poststamp size piece of forest in the south of The Netherlands (where I’m from). We like to spend camping-style weekends there, simply being outdoors all day.
Art in the bathroom
A few friends came over for lunch recently, and before long we all made our way upstairs to have a look at our master bathroom.
Ava’s first period box
Five years ago I made Sara her first period box — and with it, I initiated a little tradition. So now that Ava has ‘come of age’, she too got her special present!
Easiest ever classroom treats: real riding apple cars
It’s custom for primary school children here in the Netherlands to hand out little classroom treats on their birthday.
Easy tomato soup from the pantry
Sometimes... tomato soup is all one needs to make things right! Paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, this easy soup makes the perfect lunch or a lovely, light supper.
The Schooljarenboek — a new book!
Schooljarenboek, one place to gather your school photos and other memories from your school years. A beautiful keepsake!
Who is not in the mood for cakes or cookies?