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…
Best Vacations for Kids Under 10 That Are Not Walt Disney World
Traveling with kids can be tricky. Figuring out the best vacation for kids under 10 can even be more challenging. As much as we all love Walt Disney World in our house, we often want to travel to new spots. The challenge though, becomes, where do we go that will be fun for everyone in…
5 Homeschooling Advantages Parents Realized During Lockdown
Most parents can agree that 2020 has been a stressful year for both them and their children. Household essentials were hard to find in stores, many workplaces went remote, and – perhaps most stressful of all – schools turned to remote learning. Since teachers can only do so much when they can’t be in the…
Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo in Tennessee
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…
10 Ways to Teach Through Cooking and Baking in Your Homeschool
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…