The Florida Keys look beautiful with that seductive turquoise water. It's tropical without leaving the country, but you need realistic expectations. Learn from my mistakes and make the most of your Florida Key family vacation.
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Learning Geography Without the Boring Textbooks
Let's learn geography in a way that actually means something so it will stick! But out down the textbooks and boring curriculum. All you need are beautiful informative books, a library card, and maps - and travel! Check out these books and supplies to get started and simplify world geography with these tips.
Orange Shirt Day: A Book List
Orange Shirt Day is a Canadian Day that was started to remember specifically the wrongs done by residential schools. It has been renamed the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Here's a great list of children's picture books to encourage you to start the conversation about Native American history in your family or school.
You Shouldn’t Homeschool: A Dozen Reasons to Reconsider
Let's rethink your plan to homeschool. Nine years homeschooling, and I still question it. Every year is different, and I am not one who thinks everyone should do it. Before you make a big jump into this world, let's ask the following questions and make sure you know what you're getting yourself into.
Magic in St. Louis: How to Survive City Museum
The CIty Museum is the one not-free attraction that needs to be a must-see during your St. Louis trip. Wonderland. Fantasyland... No matter what you call it, this one-of-a-kind building deserves a whole day to fully enjoy it. Make the most of your day with these mom tips, cautionary tales, and ways to let explorers of all ages take part in the magic. It's a definite must see!
The Lice Infestation of 2022: A Mom’s Cautionary Tale
Lice expertise didn’t happen during my training to be a physician assistant or my ten years of working a clinic. Learn from my mistakes. Learn what not to do. And learn how to get rid of them naturally and effectively. If you have lice, you need all the support you can get!
How to Spend A Day in Downtown Dallas
The Dallas Arts District has so many amazing museums to offer that are within a walking distance of each other. Plan an extra day on your Texas road trip (at least) to explore this city. Within walking distance, you can find multiple art museums, an amazing science museum, the JFK museum, and the perfect family park. Don't just drive through Dallas.
My Kids’ Top 12 Favorite Audiobook Series (and Two of Mom’s)
These twelve book kids series are some of our favorite friends. They get talked about by first name. Let the children escape into the familiar. Try out some of these audiobooks with your kids of all ages, and the whole family will be asking to listen.
The Best Travel Games For Your Family
What are the best games for travel? The ones you will play! Stock up on a few of these perfect-for-travel family games that your kids will actually want to play.
Plan the Ultimate Road Trip: Where to Start?
Road trips can be the most memorable things you ever do with your family and also one of the most overwhelming. Let me help you start at the beginning to make a trip for every member in your family.
Oklahoma City: Five Top Family Sites to Explore
As the largest city in Oklahoma, many southern road trips are going to take you through Oklahoma City. Don't just plan a quick drive through. There are so many places to explore that you should definitely plan to allow at least a couple of days in this city. Here is my top list as well as future places to check out.
Six Ways to Travel and Teach Kids About Money
Travel is an excellent opportunity to show short-term budgeting across lodging, food, gas, and even outings. Including the kids in money saving and money spending may be one of the best life lessons you ever teach them. Here are six ways to include the kids in these travel discussions.
Reclaiming Wonders 