Spring 2023

Spring 2023

No longer posting on IG or FB, I want a place to hold a few photos and thought you, Reader, might like to see what we’ve been up to. Here’s an old fashion blog post and a few updates. In March, we drove up to Lisle, IL, to check out Universal Technical Institute, where Clark […]

Niagara Falls with Kids

Niagara Falls with Kids

Looking for adventure, time in nature, a cool poncho? Look no further. Niagara Falls has it all. This summer (2022), my family and I traveled up to Niagara Falls for a quick, fun two-day trip. What follows are some of the things we loved and a few helpful tips for those who might be looking […]

A Quick Guide to Tent Camping with Kids

A Quick Guide to Tent Camping with Kids

The first time we took our oldest camping he’d just turned three. We traveled and camped our way from Bloomington, Indiana to Rapid City, South Dakota. He was potty training, I was newly pregnant, and when I think about how many times we stopped to use (or try to use) the bathroom, it’s pretty remarkable […]

Traveling to Greece with Children

Traveling to Greece with Children

We’ve just returned from Greece. Jetlag, the unwanted traveling companion, is messing with us, and while it is so good to be home, we are all missing pieces of our travels. Lavish hotel breakfast spreads with olives, cucumbers, and chocolate croissants (a combo that more than works). 20,000 + steps a day. Little corner shops. […]

Greek Mythology- Books and Movies Your Kids Will Love

Greek Mythology- Books and Movies Your Kids Will Love

Greek Mythology has it all: heroes, villains, friendship, love, deception, snake hair, sea monsters, really cool shape-shifters, and Cyclops. The stories are captivating. The gods and goddesses lure readers, even the most resistant, into their adventures. My children, thanks to a little strewing, have spent the last three weeks inviting Zeus, Apollo, Odysseus, Percy Jackson, […]