After living abroad, Ireland & Scotland, I moved back to my home state, Texas, and realized that I really needed to explore my own state more. I think often on people getting the itch to get on a plane and explore the “exotic” world while overlooking their own unique backyard, their hometown, city, state or … Read more
I’ve spent two decades living and traveling the world and that hasn’t ceased. The more I’ve traveled the more I’ve realized how important it has been to understand where one comes from; delving deeper into the environment and family narrative both past and present. It is the context by which we can truly enjoy other … Read more
Chart Yer Course to Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree! Last year, as I traveled to the East Coast I stumbled upon the most amazing festival, event, a pirate jamboree on an island only accessible by a boat or small plane off the coast of America: Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree on Ocracoke Island. Who is Blackbeard? Blackbeard was an … Read more
185 Oktoberfests! I haven’t been 184 times but I have been nearly 15 times over a 10 year period. The following post gives some Oktoberfest tips to have you Wiesn like a local!! Oktoberfest 2018 will mark the 185th celebration since 1810. Marrying a Bavarian quickly taught me the depth of which some Bayern truly … Read more
Ultimate Offer Specially Delivered to You FREE Books We are a book-loving family, and there is nothing sweeter to me than scoring free books. Let me rephrase that, FREE hand-held, physical, hard copy books of my own. Not ephemeral books online. Having a free book arrive in the mail monthly is exciting and truly a … Read more
The first verse of The Star-Spangled Banner is difficult, but what most Americans aren’t aware of is that there are actually three more verses to the anthem. The 3 Forgotten Verses to The National Anthem lyrics USA are most often omitted in performances. This post contains some affiliate links. Even Americans who know the first … Read more
Year after year, Swimming and Poolside Safely with Twins and Multiples, is WiseMommies most shared post. So every year I repost it in hopes of it continuously helping other parents. I’ve updated the post addressing questions, comments and after gathering extensive feedback from my previous post via parents. This post, Swimming Poolside Safely with Twins … Read more
This post provides 10 Free Water Safety Resources for Drowning Prevention. Drowning is a serious problem. According to the CDC statistics in the United States there about 10 deaths per day from drowning, one of five are children 14 and younger, children ages 1-4 have the highest drowning rate, most drownings occur in swimming pools … Read more
There is an endangered species in American schools that I’m addressing on the blog today. I’m talking about cursive handwriting also known as longhand. Saving the Important Elegance of Cursive, and 10 Reasons Why Cursive Handwriting Remains Relevant. Upcoming Handwriting Camp by Scofield Christian School Registration due by May 26, 2018 / Dates: July 9-13 … Read more
How do schools teach empathy, responsibility and prevent bullying and exclusion? Buddy programs are one excellent idea. Starting this year, Scofield implemented The Preschool 4k and Second Grade Buddy Program. This buddy event is also a great way to help assist preschool students with the transition into the primary school. Rainforest Scofield’s second-grade class transformed … Read more