I think it’s time for a little life update—just some things the Rios family has been up to lately! We had such a wonderful summer. We enjoyed the slower pace, the lack of schedule, and time on the water. We shared our trip to the Oregon Coast earlier this summer, and we also spent someContinueContinue reading “Fall & Fresh Starts: A Rios Family Life Update”
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Easy Chicken Tostadas
If you need a dinner that comes together in just 15 minutes, chicken tostadas are the way to go! They’re simple, flavorful, and perfect for busy family nights. With a little meal prep (like having shredded chicken ready in the freezer) you can pull this meal together with almost no effort. My kids love customizingContinueContinue reading “Easy Chicken Tostadas”
Exploring the Oregon Coast: Hidden Treasures & Family Adventures
If you’re planning a trip to the Oregon Coast with your family, there are endless places to explore – from hands-on science fun to tide pooling, hiking, and even whale watching. We recently traveled from Newport up to Astoria, stopping at some of our favorite spots along the way. With kids ranging from ages 3ContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Oregon Coast: Hidden Treasures & Family Adventures”
Starting Homeschool? Don’t Miss These Perks, Discounts, and Resources
Hey mama! If you’re preparing to start homeschooling (or just took the leap), this post is here to help you get your footing—and save some money along the way. I’m sharing everything I wish I had when I started:✅ A free Homeschool ID you can personalize✅ A list of teacher discounts that homeschoolers can claim✅ContinueContinue reading “Starting Homeschool? Don’t Miss These Perks, Discounts, and Resources”
Yellowstone National Park: The Ultimate Homeschool Field Trip
Homeschooling gives us the freedom to learn anywhere — even in one of the most awe-inspiring national parks in the world. We recently took a trip to Yellowstone National Park. It was everything we thought it would be and more. Talk about kids learning and being excited about it!! The kids & adults were impressedContinueContinue reading “Yellowstone National Park: The Ultimate Homeschool Field Trip”
Our Homeschool Curriculum Lineup for This Year
* I do earn a small commission from affiliate links I love seeing how other families structure their homeschool days, so I thought I’d share what we’re using this year for curriculum. Every child learns differently, and one of the gifts of homeschooling is being able to meet them where they are. This is what’sContinueContinue reading “Our Homeschool Curriculum Lineup for This Year”
The Homeschool Supplies We Actually Use
* I do make a small commission from affiliate links Check out this Amazon link for our most loved school supplies! Over the years, I’ve really learned that sticking to the basics is where it’s at when it comes to school supplies. Whether you’re starting with preschool, kindergarten, or even middle school, my kids allContinueContinue reading “The Homeschool Supplies We Actually Use”
Bedroom Swap: The Boys’ Room
* I do earn a small commission from the links in this post The main reason we decided to redo the bedrooms is because we have a pretty small home. When you look at the square footage, we live in about 1,900 square feet of it. Granted, my studio and the laundry room are inContinueContinue reading “Bedroom Swap: The Boys’ Room”
Tres Leches Cake
Do you ever feel like cake is just lacking a little bit? It can be a little plain, sometimes dry. But this Tres Leches Cake will change your opinion on cake. I’ll get right to it. This cake is my favorite. The flavors of the sweet milk, the moisture, the cream. It’s just the perfectContinueContinue reading “Tres Leches Cake”
Bedroom Swap: The Girls’ Room
* I do earn a small commission from affiliate links So, we’ve talked about why we started this bedroom makeover and you’ve already seen the boys’ room reveal. Now, let’s chat about how we actually arrived at the designs for each of the bedrooms. I have five kids and each one of them has opinions.ContinueContinue reading “Bedroom Swap: The Girls’ Room”