Category: Quirky Family
Why We’re Moving to Charter Schools This Fall
We made the big decision to move our kids to charter schools this fall. This is why we did it…
Taking Time for Yourself as a Parent
No matter how you choose to do it, make time for the 5 Rs.
Circus Smirkus Camp in Greensboro, VT
A visit to the new Circus Smirkus Campus in Greensboro, and our first Smirkling Camp experience.
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration 2015
The 2015 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in Walt Disney World was as magical as ever with characters, a movie screening, parties, and lots of learning.
Geocaching–Turning Exercise into Adventure
Sherburne Nature Center Hike, Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Hike), especially when we find new locations that have item of interest like rivers, streams, ponds, bridges, and giant rocks to climb on. The kids get restless if we’re just walking and walking, so those help them stay engaged. The other day, when I asked them to
A Year Ago Today
A year ago today, we waited, quietly, for news. A year ago today, we went out for dinner and tried to pretend that everything was normal. A year ago today we sat, one of only two families left in the Children’s Hospital waiting room. A year ago today, LadyBug had kidney surgery, and we were
A Visit to the Ice Castle in Lincoln, NH
Please keep in mind that the Ice Castle is different each year and even evolves throughout the season. The pictures are just a sample of what you might find when you go to explore. Last weekend, we bundled up and made our way up to Lincoln, NH. We weren’t skiing, or skating, or snow tubing.
The Best Bus Driver–It Takes a Village to Educate a Child
The first day of Kindergarten is nerve-wracking for most parents, but especially when you’re putting your little one onto a bus for the first time. Not only do you have to worry about whether they will make new friends, keep up with their work, and eat lunch every day, but you have to put
Tips for an Unstoppable Holiday Season
I wrote this post as part of my participation in a blog tour for The Motherhood on behalf of the makers of Children’s MOTRIN® and received compensation to thank me for taking the time to participate. All opinions expressed are my own. The winter holidays are my favorite time of year. I specifically love Christmas,
Happy Back to School!
By now, most of us are back to school… I think a few stragglers start this week. I have mixed feelings as the school year begins. I had an especially nice summer with my kids, so it’s a bit hard to go back to early mornings and less time as a family. We’ll just have
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