We recently stumbled upon ChesLen Preserve while camping nearby in Coatesville, Pa. We found this super cute KOA Campground right on the Brandywine River which sounded just heavenly. I imagined that we would spend our days playing in the river right at our campsite and our evening falling asleep to it's sweet ripples. Little did I know that the river was actually pretty gross right at that section and swimming wasn't really an option. Cue the ChesLen Preserve. ChesLen Preserve ChesLen … [Read more...]
Cunningham Falls State Park Adventure and Activities
Okay, so I am trying something new on the blog this month and I really hope y'all like it! We have had a ton of really fun adventures to surrounding areas and I've really wanted to share them with you. But instead of just gushing about all the fun we had... (drum roll please) I've decided to pair each destination with some great books and activities. You probably could have guessed that right... that seems to be my MO lately! The first place that I just can't stop thinking about is … [Read more...]
Things I’ve Learned from Camping with Kids
We just returned from a fabulous weekend of camping up in Northern Maryland at Cunningham Falls State Park. This was our third camping trip of the summer, so I thought I was really ready this time! The main things I've learned from camping with kids this summer is that... you need to be prepared but you will never actually be prepared! Camping with Kids After camping three times this summer with my girls, I've realized that there is NO possible way for me to truly be prepared for … [Read more...]
Tips for Finding the Perfect Swim Floaty
I honestly think that finding the perfect floatation device for a little one is nearly impossible! There are so many floaties on the market for kids who are learning to swim, kids who are not quite swimming, and even babies. While most of them go by weight range and sometimes ages or a skill level, those are not always 100% accurate. When you are in the aisle at the store and you pick one that you think is going to fit your kid, you won't actually know how well it works until you get it … [Read more...]
One Tiny Turtle: Nature Walk and Book Series
I don't know about you but I love turtles... especially when you see the turtle nest postings on the beach. Last week we talked all about Ducks and this week it's Turtles. If you love exploring the great outdoors you will love One Tiny Turtle by Nicola Davies. This book teaches kids all about Loggerhead turtles from how they eat to where they swim and lay eggs. The pictures are beautiful and along with the story there are tidbits of factual information all throughout the story as … [Read more...]
Greatest List of Summer Must Reads
Summer is here and I have teamed up with some fantastic bloggers to bring you a one stop list of amazing summer tips, tricks, and ideas! I hope you enjoy these summer recipes, activities, and ideas for summer fun! Recipes Easy Peasy Pinwheels | A Boy and His Mom Link: http://aboyandhismom.com/recipe/pinwheels/ With summer parties and BBQs in full swing, here's an easy recipe that the other guests will not only enjoy but ask you to bring again. Quick and Easy … [Read more...]
Minimalistic Beach Days
I will never forget the first time my bestie and I tried to take our four little ones to the beach for the first time. We struggled, major struggle bus. If someone had a camera the pictures they would've taken would have been hilarious. Just imagine for a minute.... Two adults, four kids (three and under). Two of them barely walking, two of them about 2 1/2 years old, and all the toys and gadgets you can imagine. We were so loaded down with stuff we couldn't even help carry kids. We had … [Read more...]
To all my students past and present
To all my students past and present, I just want you to know that I may not remember your name, but I remember your face and I remember YOU. To the student I saw at Dunkin Donuts, I remember that 6th grade girl sitting at my small group table telling me how much you did NOT like reading. You went on to tell me that you didn’t understand why we had to read Number the Stars. This is not an “I told you so” moment, this is I am so proud of you! I am so proud that you are heading to college this … [Read more...]
