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.

Happy Earth Day 🌎 2026

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

I had two activities planned to celebrate Earth Day this year: pudding “dirt” cups and a 3D model of the Earth’s layers. We always make pudding “dirt” cups on Earth day. Just chocolate pudding, crushed up Oreos and gummy worms. I’ve been meaning to make this 3D model of the earth’s layers for literally years! … Continue reading Happy Earth Day 🌎 2026

Valley of Fire State Park – Nevada

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool, National Parks and Monuments, Photography, Travel

Hikes #4 & #5 for 2026 Our debut glamping trip of the 2026 season was to Valley of Fire State Park - a bucket list destination for us! As we were prepping the trailer, my husband discovered that the water pump wasn’t working. It’s always something with recreational equipment. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ He spent a day searching … Continue reading Valley of Fire State Park – Nevada

New IKEA Bookshelf

by heavenstobetty, posted in Homeschool

Hello, my name is Jen and I’m a book hoarder. Instead of downsizing, I bought a bigger bookshelf from IKEA. This was a big project for me. The bookshelf pieces have been sitting in boxes on my floor since mid-March. Finally, after our trip to Austin, TX and the Easter Holiday, I was feeling inspired … Continue reading New IKEA Bookshelf