Our family took a morning trip to American Beach, on Amelia Island in north east Florida. The beach was beautiful with soft white sand. Numerous shells dotted the shore for our kids to seach over. A small sand bar appeared when the tide went out further. This day we had blue skies and medium sized… Read More American Beach, an African American Historic Site
Our kids have participated in Royal Rangers and Missionettes long before we began traveling. Now, I do most the teaching as its hard to find a church near us that does those programs. The lesson tonight was about meal planning and healthy eating. We were discussing cooking methods and I thought it would be a… Read More Home School Lesson They Will Never Forget
There are many benefits to the full-timing lifestyle and a great education is at the top. Instead of just reading about the Civil War, Revolutionary War, Indian settlements, volcanoes, mountains, habitat, and animals – we go to them, experience those locations and subjects – we live them. While in the east we studied manatees and then… Read More Benefits of Full Time Travel – great education
It is days before the home school convention I will be speaking at and sure enough I got poison ivy on my chin. Can you believe that? We live in our camper – in the woods…but still…right before the convention? The leaves have filled the forests. The campground is in full bloom and pollen is… Read More Camping in the Woods Has Its Problems
Sometimes in the winter, we just have to get out and go for a ride. So, for recess, Gabriel and I took our UTV into the woods to check out the snow fall and the beautiful woods. It was a lot of fun to have some alone time with him, although my oldest son, Cody,… Read More Taking a Break in the Snow with the UTV
Beyond the textbooks is a world of knowledge waiting to be discovered. Originally published Oct 21, 2011 by Sheri Smith Updated Jan 21, 2019 Fresh air. Playing with siblings and friends. Freedom to be kids and to be silly. Capitol Reef National Park Utah Remember your times on the playground and running outdoors? Think back… Read More Put the Textbooks Away and Go Outside
We had a great time today taking my new Kawasaki Mule UTV up the mountains of Colorado to study beavers. There is no better way than to actually see what you are learning and no better way of getting there but in an off road vehicle. The trip to the dam was stunning. All the… Read More UTV in the Mountains of Colorado – Home School Fun!
The Lemonade Digest 