“Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers” by Gordon Neufeld, PhD and Gabor Maté MD Book #8 for 2026 This book was recommended to me by my father, a retired licensed marriage and family therapist, and also by my favorite librarian/retired homeschool mom. If the same book is ever … Continue reading Hold On to Your Kids
We were excited to book a stay at one of our favorite glamping resorts - Lake Siskiyou, California. Day 1: arrive & set up camp Day 2: lake day obstacle course - my husband and tween/teens spent an hour on this in the afternoon $15/hour per person we bought our 2-person Oru kayak we rented … Continue reading Lake Siskiyou 2026
Last spring, we went to two live musical productions of “The Sound of Music”. We really enjoyed the performances! When one of the theater companies announced that their next performance in the fall, would be “Fiddler on the Roof”, I immediately bought tickets. One thing led to another, before we went to see the live … Continue reading Jewish History Homeschool Unit Study
“Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad: the perspective shift that could completely change the way you mother” by Abbie Halberstadt Book #6 for 2026 Another read-along with my friend MM. We met up for iced lavender cream chai teas to discuss chapters 1-7, chapters 8-11, and chapters 12-14. This was a great book … Continue reading Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad
Teeny tiny single serve by Ben & Jerry Americone Dream - perfect for America’s 250 this year! 🇺🇸 front back After 8 years of nearly daily use, I replaced my worn out black & gray leopard print Coach purse when I found this brown leather purse by Wrangler found a delicious strawberry scented candle in … Continue reading Favorite Things This Summer 2026
