There are tons of great places in and around Santa Cruz, California. Here are some more wonderful places to take kids on field trips: The Museum of Art and History (MAH) in downtown Santa Cruz. We scheduled a field trip there with a group of kids for the Art Gallery Tour and Printmaking workshop. Our tour guides were wonderful, patient, and very … [Read more...]
Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Impact #MondayMatters
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Join the Monday Matters blog hop at the end of this post! You've probably heard of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. It is the … [Read more...]
Monday Matters- Hopes Closet, Helping Families in our Community
Welcome to Monday Matters! Spread awareness to help important causes and start your week off right by making a difference each Monday, even if that is just to pin, tweet, or share to pass this information on. Since 2007, Hopes Closet of Santa Cruz (HCSC) has provided support to thousands of children and families in our community. "We … [Read more...]
Sneak Peak at the Future of Californias Great America
This post is sponsored by California's Great America, all opinions are my own. My family and I were offered a trip to California's Great America Family Theme Park along with a luncheon where we had the opportunity to hear about upcoming improvements to the California theme park. I went to Great America many times growing up, it was even the … [Read more...]
Outdoor Adventure Camp Bay Area Locations
Update 2018: No camps in Santa Cruz, but check out their nearby Bay Area locations Getting kids excited to be outside, unplug from electronics, and to move and push themselves physically can seem like an impossible task for many parents and teachers. Summer camps that specialize in outdoor fun can help, which is why I’m excited for a new … [Read more...]
Inside the New Circus Out of This World
This post was sponsored by Feld Entertainment, all opinions are my own. We went to the circus! The lights, loud music, many people, smell of popcorn, yes we were definitely at the circus. But this is the new circus? Was it just as wonderful? Just as awe inspiring? Definitely! Even without elephants. We're so thrilled Ringling Bros and … [Read more...]
New Program Grows Love of STEM in Kids and Teens
This post was sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of America as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central Encouragement and ongoing learning sets kids up for success in their future. As parents we want our kids to have every opportunity to grow and learn in a fun, engaging environment. During summer months we may get concerned … [Read more...]
Best Family Beaches in Santa Cruz California
Want to have some fun without spending a lot of money? There are plenty of things to do with your family in Santa Cruz, California on a beautiful day, but one of the top destinations in California is our beaches. I list here some of my favorite family friendly beaches in and around Santa Cruz County. Enjoy a family vacation or just a day out with … [Read more...]
How to Encourage Innovation through Fort Building
Building forts was always one of my favorite past times as a kid. My brother and I would build them inside with couch cushions or outside with whatever materials we could fine. We'd spend hours building and playing. Building with kids is not only fun, but builds skills such as innovation, creativity, confidence, and teamwork. It's great to let … [Read more...]
Create a Light Up Drawing Innovation for Kids
Finally, a summer camp that gives kids freedom to problem solve, collaborate, and innovate. Making mistakes is even encouraged! We all learn from our mistakes and can quickly improve on the next attempt. Galileo science camp is shaping a new generation of innovators by teaching kids to explore and create without fear! Galileo sent some … [Read more...]
