Discovering Big + Small Adventures Near + Far
These "A Look Back" posts are probably more for me than it is for your enjoyment but hopefully they will spark a reflection spirit in us to review what has happened last month and reset ourselves for the next month. I'll try to share a little snippet of life in the previous month. I don't... Continue Reading →
Who knew string could be so fun? Who knew it would be a family bonding activity? Who knew people are so creative to come up with string figures? Who knew string could occupy you for long periods of time? Oh, so many questions! :p *Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy here. *Cat's... 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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! (We have the ones with the light on them but it looks like... Continue Reading →
Interview Series: Our Q+A about Writing (part 1 of 3) Our Q+A about Reading (part 2 of 3) We were introduced to a new book series this past year. The girls immediately loved the storyline and characters. The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls takes us back in time to the Bible days with a brother-and-sister duo and their dog... Continue Reading →
Interview Series: Our Q+A about Writing (part 1 of 3) Our Q+A about The Series (part 3 of 3) We were introduced to a new book series this past year. The girls immediately loved the storyline and characters. The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls takes us back in time to the Bible days with a brother-and-sister duo and... Continue Reading →
Interview Series: Our Q+A about Reading (part 2 of 3) Our Q+A about The Series (part 3 of 3) We were introduced to a new book series this past year. The girls immediately loved the storyline and characters. The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls takes us back in time to the Bible days with a brother-and-sister duo... Continue Reading →
I shared this Travel Planner Printables pack in the March Monthly Recap and we are itching to travel again. Homebodies that 2 out of the 4 of us are, we usually stay close to home most days of the year, BUT once in awhile, we love to explore our world, both near and far. We have... Continue Reading →
Hello March! As we head into the end of the first quarter of the year, there is a renewed hope for the year ahead. There are no signs of spring but we rejoice in knowing that new things can spring up anytime. Anytime is a good time to start something new! - Joyce *Note: This... Continue Reading →
Each of us went to the Exploratorium last year on a date with Norm/Daddy. Here's the story of our mini-adventure in San Francisco! Captions by: Melody, Emily, Joyce Photos by: Dad Norm + Mom Joyce More info here –> exploratorium.edu Emily's Visit I liked the first part of my visit. I liked the spinny... Continue Reading →
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 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 →
MONEY-SAVING TIP! Since I've been reading More Than Just Making It and we had been chatting about finances over at my other page, I thought I would share a money-saving tip with you here. It's no surprise to you all that I'm not a shopper. I'm also not huge on a certain dress-up holiday. It... Continue Reading →
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 →
