Experience Minecraft Earth at Microsoft Store this Holiday and More!
This holiday, head on over to the Microsoft Store and be one of the first to get a selfie with the Jolly Llama, the newest Minecraft Earth character. Move over Santa – this year’s best holiday photo might just be a selfie with…
6 Great Apps for Kids
As parents, we’re always looking for new ways to entertain our kids and help them learn. Some of us turn to screens. Many of us run away from them! After all, preschool age kids shouldn’t have more than one hour of…
The Abound App: A parents complete guide to teaching kids to read!
It’s not always easy to figure out what skills our children need to become successful readers. As an educator, it’s no surprise that I’m constantly approached by parents who are not sure how to best support their children when it…
California Road Trip Itinerary: Driving LA to San Francisco & Central Coast Stops Not to Miss
Today I’m finally sharing our California Road Trip Itinerary. Remember that EPIC family road trip we took this past summer? I recently told you about arriving in Las Vegas with kids and our drive from Vegas to LA and driving…
Our Visit to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Air Force One Pavilion
Have you ever visited a Presidential Library? We recently visited the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Air Force One Pavilion in California during our #EpicFamilyRoadTrip. What a great history lesson to share with our kids! Disclosure: We received complimentary tickets…
4 Great Science Museums to Visit with Kids on the East Coast
Have curious kids? Kids that love STEM? Are they into science? Why not plan a fun science-filled day trip and encourage some kid-focused scientific exploration and STEM learning. From science museums and maker spaces to brain-boosting playgrounds and STEM-focused camps, there are tons of spots in and around…
Top Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids
Once again, it’s that time of year! I can hardly believe that the holiday season is almost here! Can you? Through the years I’ve shared many gift guides but the gifts I’m always most excited to share with you year…
Great Resources to Celebrate STEM Everyday + Giveaway!
Today is National STEM DAY! A day meant to inspire kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. But in my honest opinion, STEM day should be everyday! Not only because your kids (like…
FREE STEM Badge Workshop: Microsoft Store and Girl Scouts Launch a New STEM Program for Girls
Were you ever a Girl Scout? Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the pre-teen years I spent with my Girl Scout troop — the field trips, the friendships, the inspiration, the conversations, the learning, the fun! Since today…
Kid Friendly Costa Rica: 7 Reasons to Take a Costa Rica Family Holiday
We recently traveled to Costa Rica with our kids and discovered that this kid-friendly destination has it all — exciting adventures, three types of rain forests, volcanos, so many water activities, and infinite opportunities to create new family memories. Today…
5 Family-Friendly Hotels in Costa Rica That Will Let You See It All & Won’t Break The Bank
When visiting Costa Rica you’ll want to explore as much of this beautiful country as possible! I suggest you split up your time and visit as many different parts of the country as you can to get the most out…
5 Tips for Raising Healthy Digital Citizens
Kids today are born with all kinds of tech at their fingertips. They’re pretty much digital citizens from the moment they’re born. As parents, we can become easily overwhelmed by all the new tech popping up around us and knowing…
