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Summer Farm CSA week #3

PARENTING // June 29, 2017

Another week on the farm and probably our favorite visit yet! The boys were able to take advantage of time in the Learning Garden this week where they helped water growing crops, pull garlic and beets, and explored in an enclosed dig area. The farm is bustling when we arrive and there is usually at least half a dozen other children (usually more) visiting for pick at the same time. The sense of community is real on the farm and our visits have quickly become the highlight of our summer schedule.

balancing style and function

DESIGN // June 15, 2017

Conceptualizing our new home was never difficult. Our efforts were spun out of the need for more bedrooms, desire for a separate play space for the boys that didn't leave toys overtaking the main living space, and the need for a better kitchen layout to accommodate dietary needs. As we mapped out our wish list it seemed as though we were being practical in our approach, starting with a basic design that allowed for simpler construction and hopefully a faster build.

The decision to build bigger

DESIGN // June 1, 2017

If I look back on life five or ten years ago I could never have imagined where I am today. It is hard to believe how much life can change in a relative short (less than a decade) amount of time. About four years ago I started STRONGTOTS as a means to foster a conversation with parents about toddlerhood and the early years of parenting after hearing from many families in my practice that they wished to continue learning beyond the scope of our work together with one or more of their children. At the same time I had two young boys of my own and was in the throws of navigating many of the same adventures I focused on in practice right in my very own home.

about Chrissy k

I am mom to three boys (one with several life-threatening food allergies) who will never own too many picture books or create Pinterest-worthy snacks. Simply Chrissy K is a place to find helpful tips on parenting that stem from my work with families and design ideas based on our adventures building a home from the ground up. Read more...