7 things not to miss at Jellystone Park-Tower Park

Our family went to Jellystone Park a couple weeks ago and spoiler alert–we had the best time! Typically I don’t think of a campground as a destination in and of itself. However, that’s exactly what Jellystone Park in Lodi, California is. It’s an incredible family vacation without ever having to leave the campground. With 84 locations across […]
shark bite shakes for Shark Week

Did you know that Jaws is considered to be the first summer blockbuster? It was released in 1975. Jaws was such a hit that even though production went over budget it was able to recoup its expenses in two weeks. Two weeks! Since it’s such an iconic summer film I thought it would be perfect […]
homeschool field trips in northern california

If you ask me why I homeschool, I can’t narrow it down to one reason. However, one thing that I do enjoy about homeschooling is being able to take my kids on fun field trips. We love exploring and learning together as a family. There are so many wonderful sites in northern California that can […]
30+ birthday freebies to celebrate all month long

My birthday is coming up and I love it. I can’t help it, I just love any excuse to celebrate! Whether it’s celebrating my kids, my husband, or myself, I think birthdays should be a big deal. I haven’t yet reached the age where I just want my birthday to pass by without a fuss. […]
a back to school letter to my children

A few weeks ago I was shopping with all five little ones in tow. We were doing the annual trip to get some back to school shopping done. As we were filling our cart with great buys from Arizona brand and a.n.a. I was thinking about how quickly my kids are growing up. The fact […]