It is back to school time. Even though we are homeschooling, we still are getting ready for school this back to school season. We are preparing for one more year of preschool, but this year we will call it Pre-K. I have already been shopping for some new clothes for my Princess (who is growing like a weed), school supplies, and workbooks. During this time of year do you get the chance to help out other children? I know there are many children who will be going to school without the necessary … [Read more...]
Best Family Vacation: Great Wolf Lodge
We travel a lot. So much now that I am convinced that staycations - or travel nearby our home is the best thing for our family. The Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, WA is only 3 hours from our front door. It is the best family vacation hands down. We had so much fun that we cannot wait to go back. About the Lodging: When we arrived at the Great Wolf Lodge, we arrived early. This is allowed. Even though your room is not available you can check in and play at the amazing water park that … [Read more...]
We Love YumEarth Organics Candy
Candy, Candy Candy! Who doesn't love Candy! But have you tried organic candy? What would you do if you could have some delicious all-natural candy right at your doorstep? Introducing YumEarth! YumEarth is a brand of candy produced by YummyEarth. Everything YummyEarth makes is certified organic or all natural, gluten-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free, and has no chemical colors, artificial flavors or high fructose corn syrup. This is why they are the #1 organic company in America! The company … [Read more...]
Back to School Shopping Plan
Is it hard to believe that it is August already? The back to school season is here and we are all inundated with Back to School sales. The commercials on television, the internet, and radio all tell us where we should shop and how much we will save. The weekly store circulars are showing great deals and cute buys that we cannot pass up. (I mean when things are 1 penny or ten cents how do we pass it up?) Though we are simply doing homeschool PreK this year we still love to stock … [Read more...]
Summer School With Kelly Kits
Who says summer school can't be fun? We are trying to keep our Princess busy this summer - we have workbooks, DVDs, kits, books, ballet, tap, swimming, and tennis - but one thing she loves that I am excited to incorporate into her schedule is Kelly Kits. About Kelly Kits: Kelly Kits is an all inclusive art play curriculum for children 2 and older. Every art play activity focuses on a simple art techniques in painting, sculpting, drawing, print-making, and collage. There is … [Read more...]
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Drawing Basics Review
When I was younger I loved to draw and paint. I was not very good but I still loved having a sketch book with pencils and watercolors on me. I don't have much time for it anymore, but I can see now that my Princess is starting to love drawing as well. She recently got an oversized print to color. Instead of coloring it, she flipped it over and drew large pictures on the back. My dad likes to draw too, each week after our church potluck he enjoys sitting down and drawing. With Back To School … [Read more...]
Baby Must Have: TinyLove Activity Mat
We were able to use a good amount of baby items from our first child but we did need a couple things. One was a bouncer, (read here about our awesome bouncer), and the other baby product we needed was an activity mat. The TinyLove activity mat arrived just in time. About TinyLove Gymini Move & Play Activity Mat The Gymini® Move & Play is the first activity baby gym to feature a sliding arch connector, which brings the toys within reach of your baby. It's more versatile, more … [Read more...]
