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Links and further info on things you didn’t have time to write down

Katie invites you to watch this video: http://www.storyofstuff.com/

Folks have been asking for the songs we sing. You can find them here.

And you can download our recipes by clicking here (this could take 30 seconds to download, but it'll be worth it).

Carrie told us about the lecture she attended and about the lights that will help us get through our winter: http://www.thebodyblues.com/

Parents in our groups have been talking about the following books:

How To Talk So Your Kids Will Listen, How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber: Amazon.com link

Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn Amazon.com link

Parents recommended the Mothering Forums: http://www.mothering.com/

Julia G. is against animal testing, supports community trade, promotes values that defend human rights and strives to protect our planet. She only uses Body Shop products and sells them too (to keep us all out of the malls!) Visit her page, or give her a call: http://www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/juliag.

Our parents have found this link regarding immunizations very helpful: http://www.naturodoc.com/library/children/immunizations.htm.

For those interested in learning more about home vigils and/or green burials, here is a link to a story on King 5 News. You should also visit A Sacred Moment.

Our own Amy C. beautiful webpage is too beautiful not to share! Panya’s mom is so gifted… http://www.amycao.com

Parent-Tot at The Parsonage has beautiful toys. Some (the gorgeous play stands) are from Clover in Ballard: http://www.clovertoys.com/

One of our favorite resources for wood toys is Nova Naturals: http://www.novanatural.com/index.phtml

And visit: http://www.anaturalhome.com/

Nova catalogs are available at The Parsonage

Three Sisters is a Waldorf work-at-home-mom business specializing in Natural, Wooden, & Waldorf-inspired toys. They also offer information on natural play and tips for parents who want to create nurturing play space for their children. http://www.ThreeSistersToys.com

Also, safe toys for your kiddos – let grandparents know! http://www.planethappytoys.com/
Also we love Rosie Hippos – http://www.rosiehippo.com/

Heidi’s gorgeous house in Seaview is booking fast! Take a look (be ready to fall in love) and book it for your family/groups now! http://www.bloomermansion.com/

When asked what gets that barfy smell out of a car, Julia was shocked that some of you might not know about our friend Mariah and her amazing product Pure Ayre! Available at Bartels and around town, it’s what we use at The Parsonage and what you should be using on your pet odors and kiddo smells! http://www.pureayre.com/

It’s always a great time of year to check-in on the birdcams! The herons in Kenmore can be easily seen on your way home from The Parsonage – ask us for directions - http://www.beakspeak.com/birdcams/

Larson wants you all to remember a few of his favorite things to do:

His favorite zoo - http://www.cougarmountainzoo.org/

His favorite winter snow activity - http://www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/info/winter/tubing.asp

Women for Women International -Julia has been involved with this wonderful group for four years. Sponsoring a woman who has survived war is easy, and getting to know her could change both of your lives. Take a minute to look at their webpage: http://www.womenforwomen.org/

Some of us get needle felting supplies from Gnome sweet gnome: http://stores.ebay.com/Gnome-Sweet-Gnome-Gifts

Our solstice candles are often made with supplies from Yaley: http://www.yaley.com/candles/beeswax_and_sheets.html

If you have been to The Parsonage, you most likely have been taught to knit. Now polish your Karma and knit for Julia and Buckley’s group Toasty Noggins. We’ll take the hats you create and donate them to local chemotherapy patients who need their noggins warmed all year long. http://www.toastynoggins.org/

As long as you are working on your karma, knit or crochet a 7inch x 9inch rectangle or two (or 15) and Craft Night at The Parsonage will knit those (with others) into beautiful (and funky) blankets we donate to those in need. It’s our own pocket of Warm-Up America! Leave your rectangles with Julia or at The Parsonage. http://www.warmupamerica.com/

Mother and Child Medicine is our own caring Dr. Katie: http://www.motherchildmedicine.com

Anat invites you to her holistic spa in Bellevue: http://avivaskinspa.com/home.html