In 2011 my oldest (then 13, and probably the last year he used Minecraft) created an elaborate setup in the Minecraft world for me. It was a replica of our home at the time all leading to a queens throne. When I clicked a switch a banner saying Happy Mothers Day appeared. I was clueless…
It’s autumn and it’s pumpkin time! Everyone has pumpkin fever lately. Pumpkins play an important role in the most festive aspects of the season. This is a fun list of pumpkin children’s books full of pumpkin loving hijinks, practical knowledge imagination, even crafts, and recipes. There’s even a printable calendar that illustrates each of the…
If this summer’s crowded beaches in the face of the mounting cases of COVID-19 triggered parallels to the movie Jaws, you have been hyped up for Shark Week all July. That is if you weren’t already eagerly anticipating what the late Steve Irwin once excitedly referred to as “the most DANGEROUS week on television.” Recalling…
Some of my most challenging moments as a parent have come while teaching a teen to drive. If you’re like me, you’ve spent a ton of time wondering what your teen driver needs to know about cars and driving. It’s nerve-wracking for sure. In our state, while not required, driving school is recommended. My kids…
If you want to know where to find megalodon teeth in South Carolina, Charleston Fossil Adventures has got you covered. Founded by paleontologist, Ashby Gale, Charleston Fossil Adventures offers a family-friendly outdoor experience with educational fossil hunts across Charleston area beaches. Charleston Fossil Hunting Adventures Our family has participated in both the Folly Beach Adventure…
Backyard Habitat Certification Criteria Why Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat Food for Your Backyard Wildlife Habitat Set up a Water Source in Your Backyard Habitat Provide Shelter for the Wildlife in Your Backyard Encourage Safe Spaces for Young Wildlife How to Go Green in Your…
We have always loved the Robert McClosky book, Blueberries for Sal, when my oldest kids were younger we would eat our favorite blueberry recipes while reading the book. Now, years later, with my youngest, we incorporate books into our Poetry Tea Time so delicious foods we can make with blueberries are always welcomed. I especially…
On a recent trip to Pigeon Forge, we had planned to spend most of our time outdoors hiking and exploring in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Since it’s only about a 20-minute ride from Gatlinburg to Sevierville, we figured we would add in a few indoor activities in case we had a rainy day…
As a homeschooling family, you have the unique ability to incorporate everyday life skills into a homeschool lesson. You could strictly teach kids how to cook and bake in your homeschool or you could branch out and teach through cooking to expand the kitchen lessons further. No matter what grade you’re teaching, sneaking some culinary…