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All things considered general lifestyle.

"How do you do it all?" Funny letterboard.

balancing the mental load of motherhood

I was driving in the car the other day and I was randomly struck with the thought–“Wow, motherhood is really kicking the crap out of me lately.” I was thinking about everything that I had done that day–or rather, everything that I hadn’t done that day. I was feeling a bit like a failure, to […]

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Homeschooling at Mount Rainier National Park.

volcano unit and lesson plan for homeschool

Last summer our family went on a road trip to the Pacific Northwest. And since we had no idea what would be happening with the school year, I decided to proceed as if we were homeschooling again. So I started our school year right before we left and made sure to plan a fun volcano […]

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Preparing for back to school time.

help your kids get ready for back to school

The past school year (and then some) has been rough for a lot of people. Kids that thrive on social interaction have felt isolated. Masks, social distancing, excessive screen time–it’s all been hard. Learning has not only been lost but in some cases it’s regressed. That doesn’t even cover how parents have felt about the […]

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Summer Olympics cannon ball contest

fun summer Olympics games for kids

Does your family love watching the Olympics? We love tuning in for some of the summer and winter events! Luckily, it’s another year for the summer Olympics and it’s another chance to cheer on our country! Today I’m sharing some fun summer Olympics games for kids and some free activities worksheets. They should help your […]

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swimming in the pool when it's hot outside

10 ways to stay cool when it’s hot outside

This summer has been hotter than last and we’ve been trying our best to stay cool. We’re fortunate to have air conditioning and a pool but sometimes it’s fun to switch things up. ways to stay cool go swimming One of the most obvious ways to stay cool in the summer is go swimming. If […]

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