Happy New Year! The end of the year was not how we had thought it would be, but sometimes that's just life! We mostly rolled with it because what else can you do? If you missed it, here's how we ended our year -->Â moychronicles.com/2018/01/15/family-nye-celebration Getting Back to a Routine The end of "winter break" meant... Continue Reading →
Family New Year’s Eve Celebration
(This ended up being a longer-than-expected post. Hopefully, this will give you some ideas for your own Family New Year's Eve Party! The first portion is from my Instagram post.) 🎄 The hustle and bustle of the holidays are a bit full and sometimes overwhelming so for the past few years, we have been closing... Continue Reading →
Christmas in the Park
Christmas in the Park is beautiful and a lot of people contribute to putting together all of the trees Santa comes sometimes too. Captions by: Emily, age 8 Photos by: Dad Norm + Mom Joyce More info here –> christmasinthepark.com (open through 1/7/18) A Note from Emily's Mom: We have been to Christmas in the Park at... Continue Reading →
The Tech Museum of Innovation
The last time our school had a field trip to the Tech Museum, we were really little, about 3 and 5, so we decided not to go. This time, since we're older now, we got to go to the Tech Museum! Captions by: Melody (10) Photos by: Dad Norm + Mom Joyce More info here... Continue Reading →
Favorite Homeschool Resources This Week
We're thinking about sharing other favorite resources besides homeschool stuff. Let us know in the comments what you would find helpful - book/music/restaurant/food reviews/recommendations, kid activities, thoughts about family-related topics, or something else? *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. *Liberty's Kids We love when we find resources that help us... Continue Reading →
Favorite Homeschool Resources This Week
We're thinking about sharing other favorite resources besides homeschool stuff. Let us know in the comments what you would find helpful - book/music/restaurant/food reviews/recommendations, kid activities, thoughts about family-related topics, or something else? *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. *The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Vol.... Continue Reading →
Favorite Homeschool Resources This Week
I'm not sure if this will "stick" but we oftentimes get asked about resources we use for homeschooling. I will post from time to time and see if it's something readers want to check out and/or if I have time to keep up. I love when friends share their recommendations so I can make a... Continue Reading →
SF MoMA (San Francisco Museum of Modern Art)
Captions by: Melody (10) and Norm (Dad) Photos by: Dad Norm More info here –> sfmoma.org Before the SF MoMA We got to ride on the BART train. I wasn't so happy since I get motion-sickness. Once we got there, we walked, since we had to go to the Embarcadero station. We got special permission... Continue Reading →
Hayward Mural Program
Note: Check out other activities in our Summer Series! Captions by: Melody (10) Introduction by: Melody Photos by: Mom Joyce More info here –> hayward-ca.gov/residents/arts-leisure/mural-program I've always known that Hayward has murals. Actually, the only one I think of is the one at the theater. You probably drive past them too. But do you ever wonder,... Continue Reading →
Mini Lasagna Cups [Kid Food]
First in our Kid Food Summer Series is Mini Lasagna Cups. We originally found another recipe but decided to go with this one, so the ingredients aren't exactly the same as the link in the bottom of the post. (This post is by Emily in case anyone was wondering who lovepeaceandstyle was.) The Ingredients I... Continue Reading →
Library Tour [Summer 2017]
Note: Check out other activities in our Summer Series! Summer Break! [Summer Series Repost] Whether these two little words bring you feelings of panic or happiness, we probably all have to agree that we have to find a rhythm for our summer days so we don't feel overwhelmed by feelings of having too much OR... Continue Reading →
Simple Green Smoothies Round #2
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. What is Simple Green Smoothies? [Repost] I heard of Simple Green Smoothies a few years ago, but because I'm not one to complicate food prep (why do more than I need to if everyone eats fruits plain as it is), I never gave it... Continue Reading →
Kid Food [Summer 2017]
Note: Check out other activities in our Summer Series! Summer Break! [Summer Series Repost] Whether these two little words bring you feelings of panic or happiness, we probably all have to agree that we have to find a rhythm for our summer days so we don't feel overwhelmed by feelings of having too much OR... Continue Reading →
Compassion International + Hillsong Young & Free
Introduction + Captions by: Melody (10) Photos by: Norm (dad) More info here --> compassion.com Everybody was cheering. The music was blasting. I just was one of the many who was there, but I was also a Compassion volunteer, a volunteer who helped some kids get sponsored. Why We Were There At first, I was... Continue Reading →
Kinsa Digital Smart Ear Thermometer for Baby, Kid and Adult
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. KINSA SMART EAR THERMOMETER Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Here's the thermometer in the package: It comes with a Quick Start Guide, instruction booklet, thermometer, batteries, and a cover for the part that goes in the ear. I downloaded the Kinsa app... Continue Reading →
Afternoon Art [Summer 2017]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Note: Check out other activities in our Summer Series! Summer Break! [Summer Series Repost] Whether these two little words bring you feelings of panic or happiness, we probably all have to agree that we have to find a rhythm for our summer days... Continue Reading →
Parks + Playgrounds [Summer 2017]
Note: Check out other activities in our Summer Series! Summer Break! Whether these two little words bring you feelings of panic or happiness, we probably all have to agree that we have to find a rhythm for our summer days so we aren't overwhelmed by feelings of having too much OR too little to do.... Continue Reading →
Summer Activities [Summer 2017]
Summer Break! Whether these two little words bring you feelings of panic or happiness, we probably all have to agree that we have to find a rhythm for our summer days so we don’t feel overwhelmed by feelings of having too much OR too little to do. Our family has had summers of both those... Continue Reading →
10-Day Kick Start Update #2 [Simple Green Smoothies]
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Last week, we invited you to join us for a Green Smoothie Challenge. How are you doing? What have you tried and liked? We'll do a wrap-up when we end mid-May, but for now, here's a look at our "green" smoothies from Day... Continue Reading →
Summer Reading Programs 2017
It is always a fun bonus when there's a prize for reading books. I'll add to this list as the programs start and updates as we finish them! 🙂 TIP: Make sure to have a timer on hand to track those minutes! Pizza Hut BOOK IT! App is great for this!! Read LAST YEAR'S POST to... Continue Reading →
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