Living is Organic Homeschooling At It’s Finest!

Life sometimes seems like a chess game, no?  A game of both luck, maybe some skill and a whole lot of guesswork that sometimes works out and sometimes does not come close.  In life, you adapt, you keep pressing on, enjoying life each and every day. That is how this fulltime travel gig of ours … Read more

All Lives Matter In The Battle For The Soul – Counter Culture Parenting Part II

Check out Part One (before or after, no big deal) I know as a mother that there is nothing I wouldn’t do to protect my children.  It’s how we are hardwired, it is how we are made. We all want to see our children succeed, to propel further than we ever did.  I know I … Read more

All Lives Matter In The Battle For The Soul – Counter Culture Parenting Part I

“When did it become acceptable to use cold-blooded murder as the battle grounds for politics? Murder is the destruction of life by a deranged and evil person. It does not matter their color, creed, sexual orientation or citizenship. Evil knows none of this. As a society we have become so cold, so blase’ toward evil … Read more

Every Kid In a Park Initiative – Broadening World Views

Ever heard of the “Every Kid In A Park” Initiative?   Neither had I until a few days ago.  A friend emailed me a flyer that came to her via email from her son’s school. For something Obama launched, it sure got little to no press.  And it’s actually something pretty cool.  Shocked that I … Read more

Peace, Serenity, Adventure and Healing Found in Moab, UT!

Traveling for the past 3 years has definitely landed us in some amazing places. Adventure, education, locals,  and family friendly are the criteria we use when mentally ranking a city or a town. Moab, UT is one of those places that will forever rank high.  There is no other place where you feel so incredibly … Read more

The Best Time to Live is Every Moment!!

Today, I’m feeling nostalgic. Last night for our anniversary, Dan & I spent a wonderful romantic evening in a posh hotel room.  Champagne and candlelight … sans kids. It’s honest to goodness the first full night we’ve ever spent away from our kids in all 22 years of our marriage.  Of course, we’ve gone out … Read more

10 Genuine Lessons Every Good Parent Needs To Teach Their Kids

When our first child, Kerry, was born, Dan and I were completely and utterly in love with each other, with our new baby and with our life. She was perfect.  And the huge responsibility of raising her was not lost on us.  Above all else, we wanted to be good parents. I devoured baby books … Read more