The season of gratitude and reflection is here. As I navigate the season of life that I am in, I am truly grateful for the experiences I’ve had in the past year. I never planned or anticipated being a business owner. And while I’ve had my business for 9 years now, this past year isContinueContinue reading “Embracing Gratitude: My Journey as a Business Owner”
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Black Friday Deals + Favorite Family Gifts
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”
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”
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”
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”
What Idaho Homeschool Families Need to Know About the New Parental Choice Tax Credit
*The following information is my own personal interpretation of this new tax credit. This is not professional advice. If you homeschool in Idaho, there’s a new opportunity on the horizon that could be a great source of financial help when it comes to your child’s education—and it’s called the Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit. ThisContinueContinue reading “What Idaho Homeschool Families Need to Know About the New Parental Choice Tax Credit”
Transform Your Homeschooling: Creative Field Trip Ideas
One of the best perks of homeschooling is you can use the local places around you as field trips! It is an easy and often free way to explore, learn, drive curiosity and teach. Several weeks ago I wanted to go get some fresh honey from the honey store. Instead of just running in realContinueContinue reading “Transform Your Homeschooling: Creative Field Trip Ideas”
Wrapping up Summer
Life Lately Have you officially wrapped up summer? The days are cooling off, 100 degree temps are gone and the leaves are starting to fall. Are you ready for the change in the season? As we wrapped up summer, I had mixed feelings. Summer was different with Chris working. We realized just how fortunate weContinueContinue reading “Wrapping up Summer”
Life Lately at the Rios’
Time flies! Where has the summer gone? As we head into August, let’s catch up on what the Rios family has been up to lately. As we ended June, Ivan wrapped up his baseball season with a championship win in a two day tournament. Nothing says summer quite like a ball game under the lightsContinueContinue reading “Life Lately at the Rios’”