Summer Epilogue

Oh Summer, we sent you out in style. The finale included introducing the boys to Trail 3 at Turkey Run State Park, a backyard wiffle ball game of Parents vs. Kids with the neighbors, Kit-Kat S’mores, and one final swim in the neighborhood pool. The Summer of 2014 was certainly one for the books – …

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Why We Aren’t Playing Minecraft This Summer…

We’re one of the few families left on the planet without Minecraft on our mobile devices. I’m sure it’s great, and creative, and entertaining.  I have nothing against the phenomena, and I’m certainly not here to slam those who have downloaded it for their kids. So why not?  Because I know it would cause us …

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Going Out on A Limb…

We’re nearing the end of the school year.  Often times the toughest part of the entire year, because the voice of spring calls so loudly for us to be outside, instead of in. We’ve begged for it to come, and now its arrived in full, unstoppable force. It’s this time of year that I’m ready …

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KidVentures Featured on the Fox59 Morning Show

It’s not every morning that you begin your day on LIVE TV. Angela Ganote and the Fox59 Morning Crew reached out to feature KidVentures on air, and we were happy to bring the whole fam!  Live television usually comes with some anxieties for me. I work better with lots of tries, but I was pretty …

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This Week’s KidVentures {May 17}

The weather has been PERFECT for some easy KidVentures this week.  We even got to break out the sprinkler for the first time! Which is always a hit for about seven minutes….anyone else experience this?  I’m not sure if it’s because the water is too cold, or the sprinkler isn’t that exciting, or what the …

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KidVentures = Best Seller on Amazon

You guys, I’m astonished. In just a few days from release, you’ve put KidVentures on the top charts of Amazon.  Currently it’s #1 for “Homeschooling” Books, #1 for Kindle “Family Activities” and in the top #50 for both Education/Reference and Parenting.  Could you guys be more awesome? We took a KidVenture out to Eagle Creek …

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KidVentures Launch and Giveaway

    It’s LIVE!  KidVentures: 50 Outdoor Experiences of Wonder, Discovery, & Childhood Memories can be yours for the reading on your computer, phone, tablet, or reader TODAY!  {My fingers are literally shaking as I type this post!} Friends, there are so many creative, active, hands-on-learning activities packed into these pages… plenty of adventures to …

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Introducing KidVentures

Oh Friends!  I’m so anxious to share this project with you!  We’re finishing up the last minute lists, details, and plans and it should be ready to launch next week!!!!! So allow me to give you a sneak peak into our ebook -  KidVentures: 50 Outdoor Experiences of Wonder, Discovery, & Childhood Memories After completing …

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