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...]
How to Create a Homeschool Community
Creating a Homeschooling Community When I started out on this journey to home school my kids, I didn't know anyone who was home schooling. I felt so isolated and alone. None of my current friends, who's kids where already in school, understood what I was doing. I joined a charter school to get to know people, but though that was great for my … [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...]
A Different Life for Us
I haven't written anything personal in a long while because life has been in such turmoil the past year. Much longer than that, actually. I was working multiple jobs to afford living in one of the most expensive places in the U.S. I love Santa Cruz. I grew up there, my friends are there, I have memories everywhere I look. I love the redwood … [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...]
Improve Lives in your Community
I don't believe we were meant to be alone. We need other people. We need family and community. The ironic thing is, we have more people around than ever, yet we can be so alone! Each in our own homes, secluded from the community around us. I want my kids to grow up with a desire to be involved in their community. To care about their neighbors and … [Read more...]
25% Off Discount Tickets Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Bay Area
Though I have always loved the wonder of the circus and have enjoyed every performance I've seen, elephants and all, I was thrilled to hear the elephants of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® were retiring. They deserve some peace and rest! But, is it a circus without elephants? This post is sponsored by Feld Entertainment. All opinions … [Read more...]
Read about the Beach with Kids
Growing up by the sea, the ocean and the beach hold special meaning for me. Memories of long summer days playing in the sand and water, watching tide pools and jumping waves. I love to feel the warm sand on my feet, obviously! One of my favorite subjects is learning about the beach. It's always been my kids' favorite homeschool subject as well. … [Read more...]
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