As August rolls in, the countdown to the first day of school begins, which means it’s time for back-to-school clothes shopping. This task has become more intricate now that my kids are tweens and fashion-conscious. They have clear “yes” and “no” lists for what they’ll wear and what they won’t, adding an extra layer of complexity. Where to Start – Make A…
It’s nearly time to start purchasing all those back to school supplies. Summer goes by t00 fast! I teach high school (cue sympathy sighs). It’s a great job, but I’m sure you know that teachers spend a lot of money on supplies. I don’t have a lot of money, so I’m always looking for what lasts. While I’m always ready for…
We’re on vacation! Every year, we rent a cabin at the lake I spent my summers as a child. In fact, the cabin is directly across the lake from the lakehouse my grandparents owned. The cabin is part of a small, family-owned resort.There’s no tv and no cell phone service. Wifi only really works if you get up really early.…
School is out for the summer and we are planning a summer extravaganza! Just kidding, we are planning on staying home with the chickens and taking advantage of our local library, along with creating our own fun. Lots of summer activities for tweens! Our local library has tons of summer activities for kids; magicians, reptile handlers, movie afternoons, crafts, and, of…
Almost two months ago, I read about the LanternFest. It’s an event where everyone gets to send up their own floating lantern into the sky with a few thousand other people. I’ve seen them in movies and documentaries, but the idea of attending one myself was too much to resist. We had to have this LaternFest experience! One quick search…
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. A quick look at Pinterest shows that projects for Mother’s Day gifts and projects are already trending. Those handmade gifts so cute! Really. I treasure them. You know what else I like? Things I want, but I wouldn’t buy myself because I’m too busy spending money on my family. Isn’t that what most…
Creating Easter Baskets for Tweens is difficult. They too old for stuffed bunnies and cute baby toys. In fact, they often act as though they are already 16 and world-weary, already. At the same time, they still want to be kids. They still want to believe in the Easter Bunny, have the fun of hunting for eggs and getting a…
Clam digging is a beloved activity in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), offering a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the outdoors while learning something new. And when it comes to digging for Razor clams with kids? It’s hands-down one of the best family activities around! It’s fun, educational, and a perfect blend of adventure for all ages—the ultimate trifecta for family fun.…
Road trips with tweens are great! I really think it’s the sweet spot for road trips with kids, seriously. They don’t need a ton of extra stuff, are capable of holding their bladder for more than 10 minutes, AND they’re willing to eat things that aren’t chicken nuggets. The thing, however, that makes road trips with tweens so fun is…