Rock climbing is great exercise, and is a lot of fun, too! You get to challenge yourself in both ability and height, which is a great way to bond with your kids! Our kids are so used to being the novice in comparison to their parents or other adults, rock climbing is a great way […]
Field Trip Friday: Sick at Home Edition!
Wow, just one person being sick in the house really takes everything off course! Little Miss has been battling a fever for a couple days, and just wants to cuddle all the time, which is not something I’m complaining about; though that doesn’t leave me with many hands to get anything done. So, if we […]
Field Trip Friday: Hajj Edition!
Unfortunately, most of us are not able to join the pilgrims in hajj this year, so how can we take part in our own way? We came up with some ideas yesterday about how to involve hajj into our homeschool. Today, I’ll give some ideas for fun ways to get out of the house and learn […]
Field Trip Friday: Apple Orchard Edition!
In the midwest, it is pretty much a tradition in the autumn to go to an apple orchard, pick your own apples, and pay extravagant prices on things like jams, honey butter, and apple salsa. Many places have hay rides around the orchard, corn or hay mazes, and other activities for the family. This past Tuesday, as […]
Field Trip Friday: Outdoor Art Edition!
While the weather is still nice enough to enjoy the outdoors in most areas of the US, let’s focus on outdoor things to do! We will be going to an apple orchard this coming Tuesday, so next week will be pictures and reflections about that. Many major cities in the US have outdoor sculpture gardens. […]
