It started in the fall of 2020. We needed to GET OUT. We needed to GET OUTSIDE. We needed to see something other than our living room. That’s when I became mildly obsessed with weekend hiking with kids. Where we live near the mountains of North Carolina, the hiking opportunities are almost endless. It’s an…
I remember sitting anxiously in my little 1st grade chair waiting for the final bell of the day to ring. I had dreamt all day about what kind of adventure awaited me at home. I couldn’t wait to gather my things, climb on my bus and hop off that last giant step onto the hard…
Summer is here and your kids are home 24/7. If your a home school mom, not much has probably changed for you. Except that the weather is predictably warmer and you may be looking for thrifty ways to get out of the house and escape all the cabin fever of this past winter. With your…
“Oh man! I forgot the sunblock!” This was my epiphany as I drove my husband and son up to the local aquatic center’s outdoor water-park. In my quest to get everyone out the door with everything we needed I forgot the MOST important thing besides my kid. So if you struggle with this like I…
Ah! Winter is finally over and it’s time to start prepping for a summer garden! Last year we had about 5 trees removed from our yard so we could have a garden that got some sunlight. My husband decided to build a raised garden bed and give growing our own veggies a try. This year…
The weather is beginning to cool down and September is on its way. For me, that means my most favorite season is rolling in. Fall. But before I get out my pumpkin spice and “Happy Fall” flag (which actually looks like it says “Happy Fail” from the road for some reason) I prepare for my other favorite…