Author: heavenstobetty

I am a licensed clinical psychologist using all my skills and education to work full-time as a stay at home mom, homeschooling my 3 kiddos. My husband is my best friend and an awesome dad to our kids! I started blogging when we lost our home & everything in it to the Camp Fire which struck Paradise, California on 11/08/18.

Martin Luther King Jr Day – FIAR – Who Owns the Sun?

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

We used "Who Owns The Sun?" for our FIAR book this week and planned for it to be the same week as Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  Here are our favorite books about Martin Luther King Jr that we found at our local library: "I Am Martin Luther King, Jr." by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by … Continue reading Martin Luther King Jr Day – FIAR – Who Owns the Sun?

FIAR – Owl Moon

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

While we were reading "Owl Moon" by Jane Yolen, illustrated by John Schoenherr this week we found these supplemental books that we loved from the library: "Good-Night Owl!" by Pat Hutchins -- beautifully unique illustrations with rich detail with simple repetitive words listing other birds and the sounds they make to keep the owl awake all … Continue reading FIAR – Owl Moon

Camping Books for Kids

by heavenstobetty, posted in Travel

Here's a list of our favorite picture books about camping for kids. My kids ages 2, almost 4, and 6 love them all. Ladybug Girl and Bingo by David Soman and Jacky Davis.  The only part I don't care for, is a line about a "wizard tree casting spells".  I change the words when I … Continue reading Camping Books for Kids

Not Really Split Pea Soup Recipe

by heavenstobetty, posted in Recipes

I love split pea soup.  My husband really does not love split pea soup.  This is my recipe for "split pea compromise soup" or "not really split pea soup", it is a drastic adaptation of the recipe for Spilt Pea Soup from the restaurant Pea Soup Andersons.  It isn't the prettiest soup but it sure … Continue reading Not Really Split Pea Soup Recipe

You know you might have really lost it this time if…

by heavenstobetty, posted in Travel

You know you might have really lost it this time if... your spouse comes up with a crazy idea like, "let's downsize from our 2500 sq ft home in suburbia to an RV and live on the road" and you're actually considering the idea as a viable option.  Now I know (now) that people do … Continue reading You know you might have really lost it this time if…