I knew that a Hunger Games literature study would be the perfect way to start our year. My oldest, Kayleigh, was in 7th grade and this would be the perfect series to engage her at the beginning of the year. It also helped that I planned a monthly school-year book club with her friends and…
I hit another parenting milestone that no one warned me about this month. And it shook my emotions more than just a little bit. My husband and I have four children, but this week I booked our first summer vacation for a family of 5. Not 6. Just 5. And it felt so weird and…
I want our home to be a place where my kids feel free to be themselves. It is my desire that each of my children feel known and celebrated for who they are. When it comes to homeschooling, I want our annual plan to reflect each of my children’s unique set of strengths and their…
Looking for a fun two-player game to play with your teen? Over the years I have discovered that games are a great way to spend one on one time with my teen. We have found a few favorites that have become our “go-to games,” but I am always on the lookout for more.
This summer of social distancing has certainly made things tricky when it comes to our kids having fun with their friends. Kids aren’t content to sit around in a circle and talk for a few hours, but activities and games can get out of control quickly when the kids start moving around. So when it…
It’s that time of year when the decorations can’t be avoided. The lights. The fake snow. The red. The green. It’s the perfect time of year to grab your phones (cameras) and head to the mall for a Christmas Mall Scavenger Hunt. Christmas Mall Scavenger Hunt Grab the kids, the teens, the parents…heck, just grab…
It’s time to welcome Fall! The weather is cooling down, the pumpkins are appearing on the doorsteps, and the leaves are changing colors. It’s the perfect time to plan a few activities with your teens and tweens to make the Fall even more memorable. I’ve got a list of ideas to inspire you, so grab…