Author: Erin

Sea Turtle Unit for Preschoolers

Sea Turtle Unit for Preschoolers

Sea Turtles are beautiful, fascinating creatures. From adorable little squirts that pile into the sea, to the calm graceful animals that ride currents and swim the length of the oceans despite overwhelming dangers, Sea Turtles are impressive.  We had an incredible opportunity to visit the 

12+ Children’s Books Inspired Walks That Will Have You Heading Outside with Your Kids Today

12+ Children’s Books Inspired Walks That Will Have You Heading Outside with Your Kids Today

Lace up those shoes, put on some sunscreen, or zip up your coat. We are heading outside on a walk today. My kids love being outside. It is their happy place. Mine too. When I first started staying at home with them when they were 

Splash Away the Rainy Day Blues with a Puddle Walk

Splash Away the Rainy Day Blues with a Puddle Walk

Oh Spring. You know that time of year right? It rains more than it snows. You can almost stand to play outside without losing feeling in your fingers or having your kids dissolve into tears. Well, several years ago out of this almost Spring time 

Following Your Child’s Interest…Even When They Don’t Make Sense to You.

Following Your Child’s Interest…Even When They Don’t Make Sense to You.

A grandma and her grandson were watching trucks at the beach today. Not surfers or boats, not waves or seashells, not birds or…you know, anything beach related. Trucks. I’ve been there. In the mornings I often run along the boardwalk near our house (my doctor 

10 Little Walks in San Diego that Feel Like Big Adventures

10 Little Walks in San Diego that Feel Like Big Adventures

Sometimes I wish our busy days had enough hours for big, grand adventures every day but the truth is they just don’t. And that’s okay.  Our busy days are full of things we love and the good thing is we can still make time for 

10 Things to do with Kids in Wisconsin During the Cold Winter Months

10 Things to do with Kids in Wisconsin During the Cold Winter Months

Wisconsin in the Winter? I’ll admit it isn’t my first choice. Milwaukee in the Summer is my favorite – you can read my full ode to amazing Milwaukee Summer Fun in this post.  BUT there are a lot of fun things to do in Milwaukee no 

6 Important Tips for Rock Climbing with Kids

6 Important Tips for Rock Climbing with Kids

It’s raining and cold outside. My kids have been bouncing off my parents’ furniture since the wee hours of the morning. We are visiting Milwaukee WI to see family and friends from my hometown. These trips are always fun but they also put my kids 

20+ Helpful Tips for Flying with Kids

20+ Helpful Tips for Flying with Kids

Your tickets are bought, your hotel is reserved, your suitcases are packed and now you are ready to fly off on a family vacation. How are you feeling? Are you giddy? Anxious? Worried? Terrified? I love flying. I may be nuts. Granted too small seats, 

A Weekend Trip to Mt Whitney and Death Valley National Park with Kids

A Weekend Trip to Mt Whitney and Death Valley National Park with Kids

Mt Whitney is the highest point above sea level in the contiguous 48 states, Death Valley is the lowest point below sea level – and they sit about an hour away from each other. If you know me and my husband it won’t surprise you 

10 Christmas Adventures with Kids

10 Christmas Adventures with Kids

Christmas is almost here. Can you feel the excitement growing? I think that – the waiting, the excitement – is probably my favorite part of Christmas. Because we are a family that loves to go on adventures, Christmas Adventures are part of our holiday family