Completely fearless, absurdly happy and in constant trouble. Sounds like a recipe for adventure to me, doesn’t it? It always does in the theoretical sense although when you are walking through a season of ‘trouble’ it certainly may not feel like that… Nevertheless, it is this kind of adventure that I want my boys to […]
10 Adventure Books to Inspire a Boys’ Faith
There is something magnetic about boys and adventure. They simply go together. At the whisper of adventure I find my boys stand more erect, alert. It’s almost as if the adrenaline has started to pump before anything has actually started and they are hooked. Well, when it comes to talking to my boys about walking […]
KONOS: Where Learning Comes to Life
It was a Sunday afternoon and I was 8 years old. My sisters and I had been busy playing outdoors and were coming in for a drink of water when we noticed our mom tracing circles of various dimensions. Intrigued, I walked over and asked what she was doing. She put down the protractor and […]
10 Boy Toys that Ignite the Imagination
The imagination is such a powerful tool. A child at play is a beauty to behold. What looks like mere child’s play is actually learning at work. Because imaginative play is so important, I love to select toys that encourage this kind of play, this solidification of learning… So today, I want to share […]
Is it Possible to Fly Screen-Free???
*Affiliate links used. I only link to stuff our family uses and loves. See full disclosure.* Last Thursday morning found my four children, hubby and I packed and toting bags through Sky Harbor Airport – Florida bound for my sister-in-laws wedding. Snaking our way through the line at security, I was feeling good. Why? Because […]
Screen-Free Bliss! See you in a week…
Well, after all of my big talk about limiting screen-time, I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited to go screen-free myself. I’m not used to the every-day blogging like I did for this last series and my poor brain is feeling pretty fried. Ironic, isn’t it? So as I mentioned 2 weeks ago, next […]