My 13 year old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Snow Apple from China We were attracted to the fancy individual packaging. Could this be Snow White’s apple? It was worth checking out! Reminds us of: Honeycrisp Apple.
Category: Parenting
My blog covers education and children’s books. When I cover parenting issues, it usually contains book recommendations. Parenting topics include academic subjects, summer learning, bullying, special needs, fitness and more.
What Kids Can Learn From a Family Vacation To Disney World
When most people think about Disney World, educational activities are the furthest things from their minds. However, this popular Orlando vacation spot is one of those magical places where learning is fun! Kids, and parents too, will likely be surprised at how much their Disney World visit teaches them. It’s no accident that these parks…
His mom has cancer. His dad’s green card renewal was denied. He lives in my town.
Last night, my daughter who just graduated from high school told me about her friend Roberto. They have been friends since 6th grade. Roberto is supposed to attend U Mass Boston this fall, but now things are up in the air. Why? In 9 days, his father is being deported to Guatemala. But get this:…
#BoisePaper Box Tops for Education #BoisePaperB2S
Thank you to Boise Paper for sponsoring this post. Do you save Box Tops for Education™? I got in the habit when my kids were in elementary school and I still save them in a little wooden box like they are gold! In a way, they are gold. Our elementary school Physical Education teacher asked…
How To Coach Girls book and swag GIVEAWAY!
How To Coach Girls book and swag GIVEAWAY!
Connections Between a Picture Book Writing Class and Illustrator Exhibit
When I took a picture book writing class two years ago through my local community education program, I had no idea that I would be in the company of talented illustrators. Flash forward two years later, and three of us now have debut picture book out (or coming out). Jannie Ho has over illustrated over…
My 13 year old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Dosekei
My 13 year old son’s Exotic Fruit Challenge: Dosekei. Reminds us of: watery Honeydew melon.
My Daughter’s Nordic Ski Season (2017-2018)
I sometimes use my blog as a digital scrapbook for my kids. I hope that someday when they have kids, they will be able to find cherished memories online via my blog. I’m chronicling my daughter’s Nordic Ski season here today. She started Nordic Skiing (cross country) as a freshman in high school at Newton…
Our Visit to School of Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)
After our trip to the west coast to visit art schools, my daughter was on the fence about her second choice school. Rhode Island School of Design, where she did two summers of their pre-college program was her first choice, but very competitive to get into. I decided to squeeze in a trip to Chicago…