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A big part of travel for our family is learning about the people, cultures, and customs in different places we visit. It’s fascinating to learn about the similarities and differences, and we’ve been so grateful to learn from those who … Read More

I always think it’s fun to know what other families are reading, and it seems you guys love it, too! Here’s what we’re reading right now individually and as a family. This list of what our family is reading right … Read More

I kind of can’t believe we’ve essentially been homeschooling for a year now. While we’d considered doing a homeschool curriculum previously, our kids really enjoy classroom instruction with friends. I didn’t want to push them into doing something they didn’t … Read More

Hiking is one of our favorite ways to explore any National Park. And the great thing about a lot of Saguaro National Park hikes is that you get major bang for your buck even when just going a short distance! … Read More

A couple weeks ago, I shared some of our year round family traditions ideas. Friday pizza and movie night is one of our most beloved and longest standing! And this potato pizza recipe is everyone’s favorite. I was first introduced … Read More

We love learning about holidays around the world, as well as the customs and history behind them. This guide on how to celebrate Lunar New Year festival with kids has books, videos, crafts, recipes, science activities, and more to help … Read More

When I shared on Instagram that we started online language classes for kids this year, I got tons of questions on how we found our foreign language teacher. Here are all the details of where we found her, how often … Read More

Conversation starters about race can be tricky, especially when talking to kids. As a mom of 5, I know that I want to proactively bring it up, but I also sometimes fumble for words. But usually, if I can ask … Read More

Growing up, the only kids books about love that I saw included white, heterosexual protagonists. I never once read a book with a family of color or biracial couple, like my husband and I are now. I also grew up … Read More

We love traveling with our kids, of course. We love the experiences and the connection and the learning. And while we like to be present and in the moment, we also like to document our experiences through photos! We’re certainly … Read More

One thing we as parents have discussed a number of times is how to manage screen time at home. It’s tricky mostly because it’s constantly evolving! With different ages, school needs, and family time, it definitely feels like an evolution … Read More

I can’t believe it, but we’re coming up on our 5 year anniversary of living in the California Bay Area. We’ve loved exploring literally hundreds of hikes, museums, restaurants, festivals, and more. It’s so fun finding hidden gems, but it’s … Read More