I really enjoy going places with my children. I am not great at organizing field trips for a group, but I love to wake-up and re-arrange our whole day to make a field trip happen. That's not to say I don't plan ahead at all. In fact, I'm thinking on a hiking trip to the local tide pools right now. I just haven't decided which day we are going to go. Maybe I think outside the box too much, but I've Continue Reading >>
Book Review: Stargazers Guide to the Night Sky
A sophisticated guide to stargazing perfect for high school students or adults who want to take their stargazing to the next level. From movement in the sky to the human eye, from unaided viewing to telescopes, from celestial bodies to backyard logistics this book helps users get a better "view" of the night sky. And, as the book says, stargazing is for all ages. Once a parent or older student Continue Reading >>
Product Review: Creation Illustrated Magazine
My Bottom Line Up Front: I don't do this very often, but every once in a while I love a product so much I give you the bottom line at the beginning of my post instead of the end Here's the deal. We are subscribing to this magazine. It's all about God's Creation. It has poetry. It has stories. It has amazing pictures. It has recipes that use produce! It has a photography contest. We are hooked. Continue Reading >>
Book Review: Your Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks by True North
Just reading through this book makes me want to drop everything and make a trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks! I'm a really big fan of our beautiful National Parks and I'm also a big fan of hiking. That's why I am thrilled to have found the True North series of park guides. These guides are are very high quality, thorough park guides for planning and executing your trip. What makes Continue Reading >>
Making the Most of Your Child’s Summer Reading
We have always participated in the summer reading programs at our local library, the bookstore, and even on-line and I am sure this summer will be no exception. My children enjoy the challenge, the prizes, and though they sometimes complain, they also enjoy the many good books. A few years ago, I decided to try something a little different for our summer reading. We look back on our summer Continue Reading >>
How to Use the Discovery Scope
You have no idea how much fun I have been having with my Discovery Scope. I received this precious item to review just a short six weeks ago, and we have been taking it with us on hikes and field trips everywhere. Rather then write a "review" I really just want to show you how we used the Discovery Scope, give you tips for making it awesome, and even share some videos we captured using Discovery Continue Reading >>
