Month: September 2015

  • What Do Kids Need Today?

    What do Kids Need Today? I initially wrote this post as part of my “Annual Parenting Check-Up”, but I’ve referred to it over and over again just for the quote in the picture below. Knowledge is a commodity, we have access to all the world’s knowledge on our phones while driving70 mph down the highway. […]

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  • Halloween Pumpkin Craft

    This has been my favorite Halloween Pumpkin Craft for years!  Not only does it keep them busy with all of the torn paper, but it isn’t scary.  This Halloween craft ranks right up there with my favorite Tie-Dyed Turkey.  We’ve also made a Snow Globe Paper Craft using the same torn paper technique. I don’t know about […]

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  • Visiting National Parks with 4th graders is FREE for your entire family

    4th Graders Free to National Parks

    Do you have a 4th grader?  Yay for you because fourth graders in the United States and their families will gain free admission to all of America’s National Parks, federal lands, and waters.  This initiate was started during the 2015-2016 school year.  You can read more about our experience at Rocky National Park (click here). […]

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  • Rocky National Park with Families

    Family Hikes in Rocky National Park

    We love going to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.  Our love for the Rockies started on our honeymoon. Now we are thrilled to be able to share the experience of this amazing park with our children. I love hikes that have some water component… all of these do and they’re all under 5 miles.  If […]

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  • Learn how to use essential oils in college. Tips from a college student to college students.

    Essential Oils for College Life

    Essential Oils for Healthy College Life.  I’m so happy that my children are learning about Essential Oils, while they are young so they can use them in college too.  If you’re new to Essential Oils, you’ll enjoy this article by Olivia on College Life with Oils and the one by Julia on Essential Oils for […]

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