As we near the end of the year and reflect on this Christmas season, I wanted to share a blog post that’s a little different. This is a reflection on how our beliefs shape our homeschool and the lifestyle we’ve chosen as a family. I don’t tend to talk about religion often on my platforms.ContinueContinue reading “How Faith Shapes Our Homeschool & Family Life”
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The Easiest Microwave Caramel
In my house, we love a good sweet treat. What I love even more, is a good sweet treat that doesn’t take too much time to make or clean up. Enter microwave caramel! This simple recipe is a holiday staple for my family and because you just dump each ingredient into a bowl, it’s soContinueContinue reading “The Easiest Microwave Caramel”
Embracing Gratitude: My Journey as a Business Owner
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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