Free or Cheap Activities for Kids in the Hi-Desert of California
Oct 17, 2017 | activities | 2 Comments
Many felt sorry for us when we had to move from the almost-tropical paradise of San Diego to the hi-desert of southern California. My husband was one of them! I kept an open mind, and figured there would be plenty of hidden gems (or not-so-hidden) to keep the kids learning and playing. I found a...
How to Achieve Balance with Food and Fitness
Oct 15, 2017 | motivation, organization | 0 Comments
With Fall in full swing, many of us gear up to re-tackle our health and wellness goals created earlier in the year. By now you know that living a healthy lifestyle is all about how to achieve balance with food and fitness. Let’s face it; there isn’t one plan that fits everyone’s dietary needs,...
How to Build a Home-Based Business
Oct 10, 2017 | motherhood, motivation | 2 Comments
I never wanted to work while my kids were young. Being a stay-at-home mom was my first priority. I set my sights on being wife and mom in my first 10 years of marriage. Then, my husband’s job became a little less secure. I chose to build a home-based business on my time to help our financial...
Teaching Kids to Help at Home
Oct 8, 2017 | motherhood, motivation, parenting | 2 Comments
In the past, we had trouble getting our kids to do their chores. I have seen plenty of attitude. I even used screen time to bribe my children. Things started to change when I got sick and tired of doing everything for them. When they couldn’t find a belonging, they thought it was my responsibility...
Sorting and Classification Activity for Young Children
Sep 26, 2017 | activities | 0 Comments
While in the midst of homeschooling my older two, I have to balance the time my preschool aged twins need to learn too! Activities that support learning in multiple age groups are a key. I like simple learning activities that are perfect for my 3 years olds and build on big concepts like this...

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