Discovering Big + Small Adventures Near + Far
2016 Grammy Award nominee for Best New Artist, Tori Kelly, teams up with Lecrae, The Hamiltones, Jonathan McReynolds, and Kirk Franklin in her new release. Take a listen and enjoy what Tori calls a "sense of solace and joy." *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here *Tori Kelly - Hiding... Continue Reading →
This is a pleasant surprise for those who have ever read this classic! I can't wait to tell you more about this movie that is coming out in theaters at the end of the month. But for now, you get to enter to win some Fandango goodness to go see the film when it comes... Continue Reading →
Did you know that in California, in the United States, and all over the world, there are chances of wildfires, earthquakes, and many more terrifying (natural) disasters? Are you prepared? We went to the Community Preparedness Fair to learn more about how we can be prepared. How can you be prepared? This free preparedness fair... Continue Reading →
A story of an Olympian. A story of a war hero. Unbroken is a story of one man who was both an Olympian and a World War II hero - Louis Zamperini. This film tells of a man who did what few could do but he was also faced with times of desperation. Upon his... Continue Reading →
I love a good story. Whether it is a made-up story from a book or a story my grandmother told me about her childhood, I think stories have a way of connecting people. Our church has been celebrating different "heritage months" through the year, and it has brought about many stories. There have been stories... Continue Reading →
Another adventure abounds as Mary and Peter and their dog Hank find themselves in Jericho! "With limited time to solve the secret of the scroll, Peter and Mary join Israelite spies on a reconnaissance mission to Jericho; sneak Rahab to safety; and ultimately face the scheming man in black as the walls of the city... Continue Reading →
As soon as we got this book, we tried out the augmented reality, and the front was super cool! All the kids were asking Jesus questions, and Jesus told them, "I love you all." *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. +We received these books from WorthyKids/Ideals for free in exchange... Continue Reading →
Let's go Oakland! Summertime is always filled with a lot of activities but we always try to make it to at least one Oakland A's game every summer. This first game of the season for us was made possible by A's Community Educational Program. The girls participated in the Homerun Readers Summer Edition program. To... Continue Reading →
This one is a new-to-us summer reading program. Or maybe it's just new. I think the Summer Edition is new. You know we love a good ballgame in the summer...watching it, not so much the playing. :p This one is easy peasy. Read on below to find out how to get to an Oakland A's... Continue Reading →
The girls just finished month 1 of 2 of the Feed Your Brain summer reading program from Half Price Books. One is a spender and chose a book on the first visit and the other is a saver and will save up to get a prize next month. Read about other national and local-to-us reading... Continue Reading →
I have an audition coming up next month. And I am super nervous about it. I don't know about you, but have you ever felt nervous for auditions too? I think I feel nervous for auditions because I don't know what the outcome will be. So I was thinking. I was worrying so much about... Continue Reading →
The third reading program of the season we're signed up for is the San Leandro Public Library's Summer Reading Program. Read about other national and local-to-us reading programs HERE. *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. 3 Simple Steps Step 0 :: Sign up at the library or sign up online.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the daily recaps from our Oahu trip. Each post will include highlights of the day, followed by a summary by Melody (age 11), then photos by Joyce (mom) and Norm (dad) with captions by Emily (age 9 (age 8 during the trip)). We will be sharing reviews to the places and restaurants we... Continue Reading →
The second reading program of the season we're signed up for is the San Leandro Public Library's Summer Reading Program. Read about other national and local-to-us reading programs HERE. *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. 3 Simple Steps Step 0 :: Sign up at the library or sign up online.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the daily recaps from our Oahu trip. Each post will include highlights of the day, followed by a summary by Melody (age 11), then photos by Joyce (mom) and Norm (dad) with captions by Emily (age 9 (age 8 during the trip)). We will be sharing reviews to the places and restaurants we... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the daily recaps from our Oahu trip. Each post will include highlights of the day, followed by a summary by Melody (age 11), then photos by Joyce (mom) and Norm (dad) with captions by Emily (age 9 (age 8 during the trip)). We will be sharing reviews to the places and restaurants we... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the daily recaps from our Oahu trip. Each post will include highlights of the day, followed by a summary by Melody (age 11), then photos by Joyce (mom) and Norm (dad) with captions by Emily (age 9 (age 8 during the trip)). We will be sharing reviews to the places and restaurants we... Continue Reading →
[Note: This is a repost of an old post with slight updates.] And so it begins… We enjoy our park playdates and mini-road trips and vacations and bike rides and Vacation Bible School during the summer months, but we’re also super chill and bookworm-ish (read: nerdy), so we enjoy all the different summer reading programs.... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the daily recaps from our Oahu trip. Each post will include highlights of the day, followed by a summary by Melody (age 11), then photos (by Joyce (mom) and Norm (dad) with captions by Emily (age 9 (age 8 during the trip)). We will be sharing reviews to the places and restaurants we... Continue Reading →
Welcome to the daily recaps from our Oahu trip. Each post will include highlights of the day, followed by a summary by Melody (age 11), then photos (by Joyce (mom) and Norm (dad) with captions by Emily (age 9 (age 8 during the trip)). We will be sharing reviews to the places and restaurants we... Continue Reading →
Last year's trip had us in Washington, D.C. in April. We wanted to see the cherry blossoms but because of the weird weather, they came and went. We completely forgot it was around spring break time (because we break whenever). Yikes, it was crowded! Since it was quite a full trip, we slowed it down... Continue Reading →
