Travel the World: Japan
We have not been able to travel to Japan with our children but we love that we can get a small taste of Japan from home. This new series: Travel the World is a way for us to learn … Continued
Teaching Children to Show Compassion
Everyday we come across situations where we can show compassion towards another person. It could be as simple as smiling or asking someone how their day is going. It is nice to open doors for others or pick up items … Continued
Let’s Celebrate : Our Earth
“Take care of the earth and she will take care of you.” -unknown. We received an amazing Earth Day Science kit from MyEduCrate. In this crate we received a booklet that included 7 different experiments, magnetic poetry kit, everything needed … Continued
Let’s Celebrate : Ostriches
Ostriches are ratites and they are not able to fly because their body is too big and their wings are way too small. This is the largest bird in the world. They have the largest eyes of any land animal. They can run … Continued
Black Diamond Mines Trail
There is so much to see and learn in one beautiful preserve. You get plenty of history, wild life, and stunning views while you get a great workout going up and down rolling hills of Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve. This … Continued
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Adventure
When my husband and I asked our children if they wanted to spend the week at the desert or the coast, 3 out of 4 said ….THE DESERT!!! We were not sure if we would have enough things to keep … Continued
Desert Art
The desert is said to be dry and barren with little life or excitement. However, we found a desert that has 132 mystical, prehistoric, and desert animals spread out over 3,000 square feet. We watched the Gracile … Continued
Wilderness Knowledge: Red Clover
As I was taking a walk with my children last week I could not help but notice the ground in our yard was covered with red clover blossoms. I got extremely excited and had my kiddos help me pick these beautiful edible wild herbs. We … Continued
Let’s Celebrate : Earth
“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed. ” – Mahathma Gandhi. Happy Earth Day everyone. 🙂 This is the time of year when many of us celebrate our planet. It is vital to teach our … Continued
Recycled Art
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” -unknown. We love recycled art. There are so many unique individuals who have transformed trash into art. Below are a few places where you can see recycled art. I hope they inspire … Continued