Before I became a mom, I was a teacher. And here is why I chose to leave the public school system.

"Our highest endeavor must be to develop free human beings who are able of themselves to impart purpose and direction to their lives."

Spring has arrived and the trees are in full bloom here in my neck of the woods. Even the evergreens are showing their new growth with their bright green tips. Always one to take advantage of free stuff from nature, I couldn't pass up on the gift of soft and savoury Spruce Tips. So, while I was away teaching piano lessons on Saturday, Mitch and the boys foraged a big bowl full of spruce tips for me. I am going to dry a third of what they picked to use for teas to help us wh