We've recently returned from our yearly voyage to 30A. There's so much to do, how do you know what to do and where to stay on 30A? (make sure you read the entire post because I have some pretty great discount codes for you to use at some of these places, including our favorite beach house) Every year, we try to go at least once (if not more) to our favorite beaches in the U.S. It's those along 30A in Florida, specifically Santa Rosa Beach. We go for about 3 weeks each year. It's the best thing ...
26 Christmas Gifts for Kids {Holiday Gift Guide 2017}
It’s time to start making those lists. Christmas is right around the corner and I’m excited to share 26 fun Christmas gifts for kids that will be at the top of their wishlist. {This was a family project. My boys even went through the list with me to "approve" of what was being listed for boys. Hah!} 1. Hatchimals Glittering Garden 2. LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 3. Baby Alive Super Snacks Snackin’ 4. Num Noms Lipgloss Truck Craft Kit 5. Minecraft Exploding ...
Coral Reef Craft Using Coffee Filters
It's a Wednesday morning and I'm writing this post over a cup of coffee. It's another normal homeschool day around here. We sure do love the perks and pro's that homeschooling brings to our family. One of the perks is if one or all of our boys takes a specific interest in something or we want to spend a little extra time learning about something, we can. There is no rush to move ahead, there is no pressure that we aren't going to get to it all. We have added something new to our homeschool ...
15 Solar Eclipse Activities & Party Ideas
We are less than 2 weeks away from the Solar Eclipse and our family can't wait. With it being a once in a lifetime thing, we're turning it into a party and doing some learning along with it. Here are 15 fun things to prepare for your Solar Eclipse party or to use with your kids leading up to the big day. Solar Eclipse craft from Books and Giggles Coffee Filter Solar Eclipse Craft from Look We're Learning Solar Eclipse Viewing Guide from Our Everyday Chaos Solar Eclipse Books for ...
Why You Should Spend Money on Family Vacations
Family Vacations - it's something we believe is so important. I read a study the other day that summed up how we feel about family vacations. Recent research show that family trips have a profound and lasting impact on kids' overall happiness and well-being. It states that spending time in a new location is so very important for a child's brain growth. Seeing to new places or doing a new activity helps develop parts of the brain that are associated with everything from ...
Our 2017/2018 Homeschool Curriculum Choice
It was our first day today. Our first day of the '17/'18 school year. I have mixed emotions this year about starting back. I was excited to begin because we had been on break since the end of April and getting back in routine was needed for all of us, but on the other hand, I wasn't so ready as I usually am. Probably because I see time ticking way too fast for my liking and officially have a middle schooler now is hard for me to digest sometimes. I just can't believe it, still. So, we officially ...