Hyacinth & Honeybee

Ten highlights from 2020! After such a long and difficult year I wanted to end the year on a positive note, so here are 10 highlights that I am thankful for from this year. . Some are big, some are small but all of them put a smile on my face and made my heart happy. ... . Watched two of my best and most favorite people in the world get married, and got to be a part of their special day (@emilyymoen) . Got to spend more time with my family . Started my business @hyacinthandhoneybee (and even made some sales!) . Moved into the most perfect space . Watched all of the Hobbit and LOTR movies (twice) & read the books aloud with my Mama . I continue to be employed in a job that I love with children, families, and a boss that inspire me . Read 31 books & completed my Goodreads challenge (for the first time ever!) . Began the process of letting things go and decluttering my space . Started taking medication for my anxiety (#endthestigma ) . Chose to take the pandemic as a reminder to simplify my life, to slow down, & to remember that showing kindness for others can be as simple as wearing a mask . Here’s to finding the silver linings in our clouds and to a brighter and happier 2021! . What are you thankful for from this past year? . . . . . . . #gratitudeattitude #practicegratitude #thankfulnomatterwhat #positivemindset #covid19 #2021 #happynewyear2021 #happynewyear #newbusiness #newbusinessowner #newbusinessventure #familytime #covidwedding2020 #lordoftherings #tolkein #goodreads #goodreadschallenge2020 #earlychildhoodeducator #earlyyearsteacher #sustainablebusiness #decluttering #lettinggo #lettingstuffgo #anxiety #anxietyrelief #anxietyawareness #anxietysupport #anxietymeds #anxietymeditation See more

Introducing the Maker! . Hello! I thought I’d take a minute to introduce myself and let you know who I am! (This picture was taken from the day that my daycare kiddos covered me with leaves on our daily outdoor adventure into our neighborhood!) . I’m an almost-thirty, early childhood educator from Kamloops, BC, Canada.... . I work at a small daycare, and take a lot of my influence from the Waldorf and RIE childcare/education philosophies. I also take inspiration from nature! . I am grateful to be able to work with children and families, they make me smile every day! . I believe strongly in inclusion and diversity and will try to communicate those values through my brand at Hyacinth and Honeybee! . I’ve always loved being creative and sharing ideas about play and childcare all of which I’m excited to do through this account and my shop! . Please feel free to reach out at any time with any questions or comments you may have! . . . . . . . . . #earlychildhoodeducator #earlychildhoodteacher #earlyyearseducation #earlyyearsteacher #waldorfinspired #waldorfeducation #creativesoul #kidskeepyouyoung #rie #magdagerber #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesskamlooos #handmade2020 #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocalbc #shoplocalcanada #shoplocalkamloops #playintheleaves #daycareprovider #daycarelife #sustainablebusiness #greenbusiness #ecofriendlybusiness #introducingthemaker #makersofinstagram #workingwithchildren #diversityandinclusion #childhoodmagic #lovemyjob See more

Still looking for Christmas Presents for little ones? The Rainbow Ribbon Ring and sweet little Peg Fairies are colourful new additions to the shop and are sure to bring smiles and joy! Follow the link at the top of my pageto buy yours! ... . . . . . . . . . . #colourfulchristmas #rainbowtoys #shoplocalbc #shoplocalcanada #shoplocalkamloops #kamloopssmallbusiness #shopsmall #shopsmallthischristmas #shopsmallbusiness #supportlocal #handmade2020 #waldorfinspired #waldorftoys #abeautifulchildhood #naturalchildhood #waldorfeducation #waldorfcanada #slowliving #ecofriendlytoys #sustianabletoys #giftsforkids #giftideasforkids #greentoys #handmadeincanada #handmadetoy #kidsgiftideas #kidsgifts #childhoodmagic #openendedtoys #openendedplay See more

One of the best parts of this season is being able to share poems, verses, songs and stories like this one with the little ones at daycare. A beautiful reminder to be grateful for the little things in life, and to share that gratitude and joy with the next generation. What little things are you grateful for today? ... . . . . . . . . . . #waldorf #waldorfinspired #waldorfhome #waldorftoys #waldorfkids #waldorflife #waldorfeveryday #waldorfathome #waldorfcurriculum #shoplocalbc #shoplocalcanada #shoplocalkamloops #shoplocalshuswap #handmadeincanada #naturalchildhood #unpluggedchildhood #childhoodmagic #livethoughtfully #earlyyearseducator #earlychildhoodeducator #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodlearning #earlychildhoodteacher #lifelonglearning #letthembekids #playislearning #handmadetoy #naturalparenting #naturalchristmas #giftideasforkids See more