Family Life

In this blog post I am sharing a simple and intentional Thanksgiving gratitude activity for kids, with a free printable PDF. You could do this with your children in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, or you could do this simple activity with friends and family on Thanksgiving day.

One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is read books together with my children. Each year I love to get out our favorite holiday books and add a few new ones to the list. If you are looking for books to read to your children this holiday season, you will love these Christmas booklists for kids.

Traveling with children by plane may seem daunting, but with a bit of preparation, it can become a valuable learning experience. Airports and traveling with kids is an excellent time to teach children about following rules and directions, cooperation, and resilience. These are my favorite tips and low-tech ideas for entertaining kids on airplanes.

Our family loves planning adventures and spending time in nature together. These are our favorite Father’s Day gift ideas for dads who love the outdoors, camping, and hiking. Celebrate the dads in your life with these items to enhance your next camping trip together.

See how our family’s routine evolved from babies to independent middle schoolers, balancing learning & life changes.
Our homeschool family’s daily rhythm constantly adapts to our growing children (toddlers to middle school) and balancing homeschooling with my work-from-home business.

Imagine a summer filled with imaginative play, outdoor adventures, and the crunch of grass between little toes. Envision children building forts, discovering treasures in the backyard, and unleashing their creativity through art and projects. Embrace a screen-free summer for your kids and delight in intentional learning with 100 screen-free summer activities for kids.

One of family goals this year is to travel more together, taking both short weekend trips and adventurous trips. With our kids ages, we feel a sense of urgency and excitement to explore the world together and create bonding moments together for our family. In this blog I am sharing my favorite camping gear for fun family trips.

The end of the school year is a special time for both parents and children. Whether you homeschool year-round or take a break during the summer, the end of the school year can bring up a lot of different emotions. This blog discusses how to audit your homeschool year and fun ideas for celebrating accomplishments.

These are intentional Easter gifts that encourage children’s creativity or are practical items that they will use. For the readers, a list of classics and fun readers. For the imaginative and creative ones, a list of open-ended toys and art supplies. For the adventurer, plenty of gift ideas to keep them exploring.

In this blog I’m sharing my favorite low stimulation shows for toddlers and preschoolers. These are shows little kids can enjoy and watch a few episodes of when they need a break and then resume our normal activities. While we limit screen time in our home, gentle shows like these offer benefits for kids when needed.