Adventures with Twins, Cystic Fibrosis + a Food Allergy
New Mexico is a land of plateaus and mesas, of vibrant colors and gorgeous landscapes, of delicious food and amazing national parks. It was also the destination of our spring trip in 2023. We left San Diego, CA and drove straight east across Arizona and …
Balboa Park sits in the heart of San Diego, just east of downtown. As accurately stated on their website, Balboa Park is “Where culture, science, and nature collide.” It is home to the world famous San Diego Zoo, but also numerous museums, gardens, and trails. It …
In fourth grade every kid in the United States can get a FREE family pass to the National Park system. This seems to be a incredibly well kept secret. I am in no way affiliated with the National Park system, but I adore the incredible …
“Can we go there!?” Driving up to the North Shore of Oahu towards our rental for the week, we heard this exclaimed from the backseat several times. Beautiful beaches, the Dole Plantation, and various other sites had us all feeling giddy with excitement. A few …
It is easy to get restless and irratable when you are stuck in a car or on a plane for long hours. The way to survive this is to have carefully chosen activities to keep your hands, bodies, and minds busy. The trouble is that …
Did you know that A. A. Milne’s infamously inspiring wood is actually 500 acres? The 100 acre wood is based on the 500 acre Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. affiliate links are included below. Beforehand The Ashdown Forest is a pretty place for a ramble, …
Mythology hooked my kids in fourth grade. They dove into gods and goddesses, primarily in Greek culture, but learned about mythology from around the world. Here are some of our adventures and resources as they explored the magical world of mythology. affiliate links are included …
Photography is my favorite hobby. I read and write for my job otherwise I’d name those first, but photography is something I do purely for fun. I love taking photos. I love playing with editing photos. I love sharing photos and I love looking back …
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade may be truthfully one of the least child friendly events in New York City. But wait, you’re thinking! There are balloons and floats and confetti and bands and clowns! How can that not be child friendly. I’m with you there …
I am pulse racing, heart thumping, sweaty palms terrified of heights. Despite this I have found myself in the tallest building in Milwaukee, the original World Trade Center Towers, peering from the crown of the Statue of Liberty and most recently the One World Trade …