Once Summer arrives, we are busy with adventures, but we still make sure our kids are always reading. We are both educators, so our children don't get much of a break from school. We want to keep their minds busy, and reading is one of the best ways to do this.…
Finding constellations is remarkably easy with a little help. We've written an entire series of entries about how to find constellations and summer is the perfect time to get started. With our easy guides, you can find over a dozen constellations. We've picked five constellations that every child can find on…
My preschooler came home after school and was so excited. His teacher had filled a bucket full of snow, and brought it inside for them to play with because it was so cold outside. He insisted that we try it at home. It was more fun than I expected, and we…
The kids are in school. Now what? My toddler looked at me and said, "Mom, what are we going to play today?" After a few hours of playing and doing chores, I realized that sometimes we are going to need time for adventures. I can only play dress up or drive…
My boys love doing science experiments at home. We are always looking for fun new experiments to try. This is one activity that they are all excited about doing together. I've put together a list of  science experiments that all have to do with colors. What kid doesn't love making rainbows? One thing…
Sometimes we are all a little too busy to pack up the car, stock the coolers, drive to a campground, find a camping spot, and spend a day or two in the mountains. While we love camping in the mountains, we recently camped in our backyard and had a blast! Here…