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Homeschooling

Corduroy Lesson Plans for Early Childhood

Do you love adding classic stories to your curriculum? Is it teddy bear week at school or are you looking to add more connections to story time at home? Either…

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October 13, 2023
Holiday, Homeschooling

The Gingerbread Man

Are you looking for secular winter curriculum? The Gingerbread Man is a classic tale and the perfect theme for December. With plenty of great literature lesson tie-ins, preschool and elementary…

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October 7, 2023
Travel

Cafe Momentum-“Teaching Kids to Play with Knives and Fire”

Opened in March of 2023 and quickly proclaimed one of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Best New Restaurants, Cafe Momentum is opening doors for the city’s justice-involved youth. Some links on this…

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October 15, 2024
  • Travel

    Devils Tower-How to avoid the Prairie Dogs!

    October 16, 2024 /

    Devils Tower may not be a National Park, but this makes it a less traveled treasure to visit when you’re out west! Just beware of the prairie dog holes… Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you. Thank you! How to get to Devils Tower National Monument Devils Tower is in…Devils Tower, Wyoming, which is located about 100 miles from Rapid City, South Dakota. Reservations are not required at time of publishing, but I suggest you arrive earlier in the morning to avoid a long line at the entry booth. The Monument’s…

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    Elmo’s World- A Day at Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania

    October 3, 2024
    A large, rectangular, black sign for the Smithsonian museums is in a flower bed. The flowers are dark red. The sign is long and has the Smithsonian logo (a yellow sun with a bright blue circle around it) on the left side. In white lettering the sign reads, "Smithsonian Institution-National Museum of American History-Behring Center". The sign sits in front of various trees in a grassy area.

    Having a great time with kids at 3 Smithsonian Museums

    October 1, 2024
  • Travel

    Cafe Momentum-“Teaching Kids to Play with Knives and Fire”

    October 15, 2024 /

    Opened in March of 2023 and quickly proclaimed one of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Best New Restaurants, Cafe Momentum is opening doors for the city’s justice-involved youth. Some links on this page are affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit. Thank you for your continued support! What is Cafe Momentum? This page usually displays my travel adventures with my kids, this time, however, I am writing about my travels and kids. Cafe Momentum is an upscale dining experience available in Pittsburgh, Dallas and soon in Atlanta. I had the opportunity to eat at the Pittsburgh location recently and was unsure of what…

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    October 19, 2023
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  • Travel

    Rockets & Moon Rocks at the U.S. Space Center

    October 4, 2024 /

    The U.S. Space and Rocket Center is located just 2 hours from Nashville in Huntsville, Alabama. My family took a day trip to check out this awesome space center! Some links are affiliate links. By clicking on them and/or making a purchase, I may make a small profit at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Visiting Nashville soon? Learn more about touring the city with kids, the science and art museums! Tickets & Hours The U.S. Space and Rocket Center requires timed entry tickets. You are able to purchase them ahead of time online (recommended if you are on a certain schedule) or in person. The…

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  • Travel

    Elmo’s World- A Day at Sesame Place in Langhorne, Pennsylvania

    October 3, 2024 /

    Not quite ready to make the financial and time committment of the big theme parks with your little one? Try Sesame Place first! Based on the beloved children’s show, Sesame Street, this theme park is also a water park. Perfect for the 7 and under set, Sesame Place is also a Certified Autism Center park. Read on for the 411 on Elmo’s World and beyond! Some links/ads may be affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a small amount at no extra cost to you. Thank you! Located about 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia, Sesame Place is an adorable theme park featuring all of your favorite Sesame Street…

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    Our Disney Staycation-Day 3 Sleepy Hollow & Casey’s Corner

    May 18, 2020
    A large, rectangular, black sign for the Smithsonian museums is in a flower bed. The flowers are dark red. The sign is long and has the Smithsonian logo (a yellow sun with a bright blue circle around it) on the left side. In white lettering the sign reads, "Smithsonian Institution-National Museum of American History-Behring Center". The sign sits in front of various trees in a grassy area.

    Having a great time with kids at 3 Smithsonian Museums

    October 1, 2024

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    Character Dining at Topolino’s Terrace in Walt Disney World

    October 2, 2024 /

    Opening in late 2019, Disney’s Riviera Resort is still one of the newer choices at the Walt Disney World Resort. Boasting a European ambiance, this resort also features one of my favorite on-property restaurants-Topolino’s Terrace. Meals featured at Topolino’s Terrace Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase I may make a small commission at ZERO extra cost to you! If you didn’t know, Topolino is the Italian translation for Mickey Mouse. As such, he and a few of his closests friends meet at the namesake restaurant each morning to celebrate the fine arts, as well as the most important meal of the day-breakfast!…

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    July 13, 2020
  • A large, rectangular, black sign for the Smithsonian museums is in a flower bed. The flowers are dark red. The sign is long and has the Smithsonian logo (a yellow sun with a bright blue circle around it) on the left side. In white lettering the sign reads, "Smithsonian Institution-National Museum of American History-Behring Center". The sign sits in front of various trees in a grassy area.
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    Having a great time with kids at 3 Smithsonian Museums

    October 1, 2024 /

    If you’re visiting Washington D.C., odds are you will visit at least one of the 21 Smithsonian museums during your trip. We were able to see the National Air & Space Museum, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of American History on our recent trip. Follow along for tips and information about these amazing places. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! What to Know Before you Go Security Just like most tourist spots in Washington D.C., you will need to go through airport-style security to enter a lot of the Smithsonians. While…

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    November 3, 2023

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    October 3, 2024
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    Family Fun at the Adventure Science Center of Nashville

    November 2, 2023
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    Valentine’s Day Activities Preschoolers will Love!

    January 27, 2024 /

    Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday to celebrate at home with your child or in the classroom with your students! I’ve put together a list of books and educational activities the little ones will love. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my small business! Jump to: BooksScienceMath AlphabetKindness Favorite Valentine’s Day Books A list of books about Valentine’s Day, love, kindness and friendship! Frog and Toad are Friends by Arnold LobelJust My Friend and Me by Mercer Mayer Little Blue Truck’s Valentine by Alice Schertle…

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    Easy Science Lessons for your Valentine’s Day Festivities

    January 26, 2024 /

    When getting ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your students, science may not be the first subject you think of for planning an activity. However, I’ve found several ways to introduce science to this happy holiday! Click here for more preschool Valentine’s Day Activities. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them I may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Jump to: ClassificationMixtures & SolutionsColor MixingDancing HeartsScientific Method Valentine’s Day Science Classification During Valentine’s Day, a bag or two of candy hearts is going to get you far in your classroom (or homeschool)! Anyway…these hearts are great for sorting or “classifying”. Preschoolers can sort…

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    The Gingerbread Man Curriculum

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    The Best Places to Eat with Kids in Washington D.C.

    January 24, 2024 /

    Traveling to any big city can be intimidating and overwhelming. When you add kids into the mix, you can quadruple those emotions! Half of keeping kids happy while traveling is keeping them well fed. Read on to see what we thought of some of the best places to eat with kids in Washington D.C. Suitcases on Amazon   Old Ebbitt Grill I’m going to start here because if you ask anyone where you should eat as a tourist in D.C. they will name this restaurant! The Old Ebbitt Grill is touted as the city’s oldest saloon. It was founded in 1856. Although it has moved locations over the years, it…

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  • Recipes

    The Perfect & Simple Fall-Off-The-Bone Rib Recipe

    January 22, 2024 /

    When I moved out, this was the recipe I asked for on the way out the door! With only a few simple ingredients, these ribs will quickly become a family favorite. Some links may be affiliate links. By clicking on them and making a purchase, I may make a small commission at NO extra cost to you! Thank you for supporting my small business! What kind of ribs should you use? The best part of this recipe is how versatile it is! I’ve used it with any rack of ribs that will fit in my pan. The ribs that are pictured on this post are baby back ribs. Speaking of…

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