We are going on our very first road trip E.V.E.R.!! Wait–not that I haven’t traveled across state lines to visit family, because I have. But it was not, I am adamant, what I would call, “a road trip.” Driving from one place to another while only stopping for gas to visit family for a few days and come back is *not* a “road trip.” That is “traveling to see family.” There …
Field Trips and Events
Why the Apologia Live Retreat Was So Stinking Awesome
Last weekend I had the distinct pleasure of attending Apologia Live in Austin. They had invited me (and a few other bloggers) to come attend so that we could come back and let you all know just how stinkin’ awesome it is. Okay, they didn’t say that but I will. ; ) It was just so good. Apologia Live is neither a conference nor a retreat,…it’s a little bit of …
ABC’s of Homeschooling ~ Bees!
Pointing to the queen bee. A couple of weeks ago our local homeschool group took a field trip to a bee farm, and despite all of the children’s misgivings about it, it was actually a lot of fun!! The beekeeper was very nice and told us a lot about bees and the important role they play in nature. He showed us how he collects and harvest honey and let …