Aaron and I had to go up to Atlanta to complete an adoption to-do, but we decided to make it a family trip and do something fun after our 30min appointment. We’ve desired to visit the aquarium for several years now and we decided this was the trip to make it happen. We did some […]
themed activity
let’s ride a train
My mother-in-law texted me a link to a free event at a train museum and I was surprisingly eager to go. I usually avoid free events for all the traffic they bring, but this one said “free train rides” which I knew would be a big hit with the kids (and myself ;P ). We […]
a summer of polaroids
The last couple summers (June 1st – beginning of August), I’ve “challenged” myself to take a polaroid photo every day. Sometimes it doesn’t happen (& that’s okay), but by the end of summer, most of our days have been captured through film. I wanted to invite you to join me if it’s something you’d find […]
our first experience with nature journaling
On Wednesday (1.12.22), the kids and I went to a nearby park and met with our homeschool group to learn about nature journaling. Of course, it was more in depth than my littles could retain – but the basic message was get outside. take time outside. draw, trace, etc. what you see and keep it […]
spring learning theme – easter week
I love Easter time. My Pinterest board is flooding with ideas + inspiration for the season and I have loved creating our own special traditions for our family. This year, I decided to incorporate it into our learning time. Simple, but fun. Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my […]
spring learning theme – bugs & bees
One thing I really enjoyed about springtime last year was our themed days (you can see what we did here – week one & week two). Since Rylie finished her Pre-K bookwork ahead of schedule, I brought the fun back for weekly themes this spring – starting with bugs & bees. I’ve got a lot […]
diy popsicle decor
Summer is here, and I wanted our home to scream “summer time!” I made these DIY popsicles and I love how they turned out! Just grab some: string popsicle sticks OR one piece of brown paper (that’s what I used) tape scissors pool noodles (I used 3) I grabbed a noodle and cut random lengths […]
farm theme – craft + snack
My girls are no stranger to farm life. My in-laws had a farm for a couple years and we worked the farm every day when we lived with them in 2019. My girls love farm life, so this was a theme I had already planned on doing for a while which made it an easy […]
themed days – week two
Second week of Themed Days is in the books and I’m excited to share them on the blog today. Instagram is where I’ve been sharing our themes daily, so if you’re not already, make sure you’re following me. @sarahmshaver Just like last week, I’ll be sharing more details how I pulled each one off. Remember, Pinterest […]
themed days – week one
This has been our first week of Themed Days and I gotta say, I am loving them! I can tell Rylie & Emmaline are enjoying it too which makes it even more fun. I’ve been sharing on social media what we’ve been doing every day, so if you’re not, make sure you’re following me on […]