I know most of us think of Black Friday as the time when retailers offer huge discounts, but over the years I’ve discovered something even better: many of our favorite activities, memberships, and family experiences also run amazing Black Friday deals! If there’s a place you love taking your kids (or a place you wishContinueContinue reading “Black Friday Deals + Favorite Family Gifts”
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Homeschooling Through the Holidays
One of our holiday traditions that was… ahem… lovingly forced upon me (insert sarcasm here) is our advent calendar. Several years ago, my mother-in-law gifted it to our kids — one of those adorable wooden ones with 25 tiny boxes you’re supposed to fill, starting on December 1st. Sweet, right? Except it’s also a lotContinueContinue reading “Homeschooling Through the Holidays”
Simple Homemade Eggnog
Every year I forget how easy this is until I’m standing in my kitchen doing it again. All you need are six ingredients and one saucepan and you’ll end up with the creamiest, coziest holiday eggnog. And yes, you can absolutely make this in the middle of mom life, with kids running around the islandContinueContinue reading “Simple Homemade Eggnog”
How to Start Homeschooling: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Homeschool Moms
* This is not intended to be legal advice. Please conduct your own research for the laws concerning your area. If you’re thinking about starting homeschooling — whether your children are currently in public school or you’re beginning their education journey from the start — this post is for you. As a homeschooling mom ofContinueContinue reading “How to Start Homeschooling: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Homeschool Moms”
Fall & Fresh Starts: A Rios Family Life Update
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”
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”
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”
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