visiting apple hill with your family this fall
If you live in the greater Sacramento area then visiting Apple Hill is probably one of your traditions every fall. You might even have fond memories of going as a child yourself. A visit down to El Dorado county is definitely something that my kids look forward to every year! Plus, I love stocking up […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]