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This is a can’t miss fairy tale birthday party

April 21, 2017 Ticia 10 Comments

fairy tale birthday party

A few years ago Princess opted for a questing party.  We’ve done a few of these with the kids, and they are always a big hit.  This time we had a fairy tale birthday party because Princess was huge into fairy tales at the time. The kids headed from riddle to riddle until finally … [Read more...]

kid activities, reading and writing birthday party

Spies changed the course of the American Revolution

January 12, 2017 Ticia 12 Comments

When I think about spies, I think about James Bond and Cold War era spy vs. spy.  Recently I learned George Washington had an entire spy network during the American Revolution.  This inspired our history lesson for our co-op, Spies in the American Revolution.   {This … [Read more...]

history, kid activities American Revolution, modern history, US history

Tired of hearing about Minecraft? Try Minecraft coding camp

June 15, 2016 Ticia 4 Comments

Summer of Minecraft camp

A few years ago I introduced my boys to Minecraft. I'd heard other moms talking about it, and how much their kids loved it, and how it's like Legos on the computer, only better. You can't step on Minecraft pieces (that was before Minecraft toys were invented, and Minecraft joined … [Read more...]

kid activities, reviews technology

Splash War water Party

July 17, 2015 Ticia 12 Comments

Splash war water party for kids and adults

So, last year the boys’ had a splash war water party for their birthday, and it’s a great kid activity for the summer.  Most of the supplies you probably already have on hand at your house, and those you don’t are easy to get for this water party. Splash War water party … [Read more...]

kid activities birthday party

Summer Bucket List for learning and play

May 23, 2013 Ticia 16 Comments

summer bucket list

We've been so-so at acheiving our goals for Summer Bucket lists in previous years.  Partially I had big huge plans, partially I came up with too much, but what's a bucket list like this for if not to be way more than you can accomplish?   This year as I was … [Read more...]

kid activities goals, kid activities, summer for kids

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