Welcome
Welcome to my website, friends. Come in and sit down. Have a cup of coffee or a margarita.
This is where you’ll find the musings of a 40-year-old mother of two boys living in Fair Oaks, California. This is where I explore the issues of being a woman, a mother, a wife, and a professional editor and writer. This is where I write about living, loving, and engaging fully in family life and the world around me. I let my hair down here. I learn new skills here. I strive to be a better human being here. And I tell the truth.
We are educating our children in the Waldorf philosophy, but we also have our feet firmly in the world. We are aiming for a peaceful, balanced family life, where all members’ needs are considered and met. We are gloriously imperfect, walking our path together and pouring our love into every step.
I am a HUGE FAN of:
- breastfeeding
- cosleeping
- babywearing
- health care reform
- marriage equality
- green living
- homeschooling, although it is not our choice
- Waldorf education
- elimination communication, or ec
- playing in the earth and water
- making things by hand
- CSA and organic foods
- tolerance
- peace
- science
- reading
- life-long learning
- making mistakes
- artistic exploration and skill building
- painting and photography
Please read for a while and leave me a comment. Come back often. I love, love, love comments. I do my best to reply to everyone. This blog is a labor of love born out of a need for self-expression, but it has also brought me new friends from many lands. If there’s some topic you’d like to see covered here at Love in the Suburbs, please drop me a line.
All images and words on this site are © 2003–2013 Sara E. Wilson. Please do not use my photographs or text without my permission.
September 2, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Hi Sara! This new website is fabulous. Looks like your son went to CSUS Aquatics camp…wasn’t it great?
You and I have a lot in common, based on your list above! I hope to meet you soon…maybe at Babetta’s for a class.
Check out our upcoming homeschooling/Waldorf workshops: http://www.syrendellacademy.com
January 1, 2011 at 10:41 am
Dear SarabellaE – Thanks for showing everyone the buildings, towers, pirate ships – made with CITIBLOCS !
May we post them on our website ? If we ever have any building events in your area – would your builder like to participate ? Great Building ! Thanks for showing off CITIBLOCS. Best Regards and Best Wishes for 2011 – Happy New Year to you and your family.
March 3, 2011 at 6:49 am
I just found your blog via Flickr, I really,really like it!
You have such a lovely home, very inspirational!
March 4, 2011 at 10:21 am
Hi Miri. Thank you and welcome! It’s very kind of you to say so.
April 29, 2011 at 7:48 am
Hi!
I’m one of the Editors at AllFreeHolidayCrafts.com and I just wanted to let you know that I have linked to your project on our site. You can see the project here:
http://www.allfreeholidaycrafts.com/Earth-Day-Projects/Easy-Earth-Day-Window-Decorations
I think it’s a great project that our readers will just love to make! This will easily bring traffic to your site and allow others to see what’s new on your site.
Please note that our site is currently under construction. We are working on the design and are constantly adding more projects, so please check back in the coming weeks and months to see its development!
We’re hoping that by reaching out we’ll hear back from you. With that said, can we have permission to link to any project on your site as well as use the image, with credit to you, of course?
Thanks!
–
Rachel Bernstein, Editor
rbernstein@primecp.com
Prime Publishing LLC
April 29, 2011 at 9:27 am
Thanks, Rachel!
June 28, 2011 at 1:04 am
Really enjoying reading your blog and seeing those delightful images…well done…Im sure Ill keep coming back. Terese
February 9, 2012 at 5:21 pm
I Sara,
So much beauty, so much fun… and so much thing we share ! could you “read” my mail ?
I am in love with your blog
XO from Paris
February 14, 2012 at 12:27 pm
Sweet Marie from Paris, thank you! I’m so glad we “met”! xo
February 16, 2012 at 10:08 am
Love, love, LOVE your blog!! We’re right along with you for the ride in the Red Rose.
February 18, 2012 at 1:17 pm
Thank you, dear Siobhan! I’m looking forward to getting to know you better.
February 7, 2013 at 2:14 pm
I would love to connect with you further – I’m a fellow Sac area Waldorf Mom.
Congrats on your win! Thrilled as it led me to your blog!
May 22, 2013 at 1:28 pm
Sara,
I saw in your blog that you are a homeschooling mom who is inspired by Waldorf tradition. As I understand it, Waldorf principles encourage creativity and hands-on training in early years of education and then moves on to more advanced expressions of artistic, creative and critical skills.
The quote you have on the side from Ursula K. LeGuinn is especially interesting too because here at Fraboom, we believe that the bond between a parent and child is very important, and must be nurtured throughout the lifetime.
We encourage principles similar to those of Waldorf education, and we also love parent involvement in children’s education. Our computer program’s colorful appearance and artistic curriculum make it a great resource for children looking to improve their creativity. Kids can also experience this fun online world with their parents.
We are currently offering the first live online summer camp for kids, which features live teachers who guide children through games and activities, and who address kids by their names.
This video will give you a further explanation of what we do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr2kZvvrn5A
If you are interested in a free membership, please go register at Fraboom.com and send me your username and I will upgrade your account to a Gold Membership, which is a $47 value. Each account supports five users! We would love for you and your kids to enjoy this fun, engaging and educational program this summer!
Of course we hope you will review our product after you have tried it. We would be happy to offer you some free memberships as giveaways to your loyal readers.
Chris Shaw
Fraboom, Flying Rhinoceros