Author: Erin

Hike at Mission Trails Regional Park with Kids

Hike at Mission Trails Regional Park with Kids

You can feel their excitement as my twins scamper off down the trail ahead of us. Even though we have been outside a LOT since we moved to San Diego almost two months ago, this is the first time we’ve been able to get out 

At Disney World Even The Dairy Free Food is Magical

At Disney World Even The Dairy Free Food is Magical

Birthday parties, eating out at restaurants, even dinner at a friend’s house are all on my list of Stressful for a Parent of a Child with Food Allergies, but I learned last month that Disney World is on a different list. Disney World is on 

How to Survive the Grocery Store with Young Kids

How to Survive the Grocery Store with Young Kids

When my twins were about 6 months old I braved the grocery store for the first time by myself with both of them. It did not go well. 60 minutes later I left the store with half of our list completed, two less socks than 

10+ Field Trips to Bring STEM Topics to Life

10+ Field Trips to Bring STEM Topics to Life

There are lots of great ways to bring STEM topics to life for your kids or students. You can do experiments, you can read great STEM books, you can investigate with tools and real materials. read also: What We love about STEM Reads However, I 

10 Things to Bring on a Field Trip

10 Things to Bring on a Field Trip

It’s field trip time! But before you buckle up, start walking or climb aboard the bus – you have a to pack a bag. So what do you bring on a field trip to make sure your kids are interested, engaged and learning? Does it 

Playful Preschool Activities for Exploring Big Emotions

Playful Preschool Activities for Exploring Big Emotions

If you find yourself stepping back amazed at your child’s ability to whip from one emotion to the next, believe me you are not alone. The emotions of preschoolers are especially large and varied. In some ways these little people seem quite capable. They can dress 

Berry Picking with Toddlers

Berry Picking with Toddlers

As soon as the weather starts teasing me with warmth I start planning our Spring berry picking trip. The sunshine, blue sky, fresh air and juicy berries – it’s always one of my favorite field trips of the year. This is one of our favorite 

When Does the Easy Part of Parenting Start?

When Does the Easy Part of Parenting Start?

“It just never gets any easier does it?” my husband commented to me the other day. One of our twins was having a meltdown about taking a shower – because obviously it is the absolute end of the world to not be stinky and covered 

Kellogg’s NYC: Kid Friendly and Allergy Friendly Snack Spot

Kellogg’s NYC: Kid Friendly and Allergy Friendly Snack Spot

New York City truly is a place with something for anyone – even cereal fans. The Kellogg’s NYC restaurant is located across the street from Union Square Park and is my new favorite snack spot for kid friendly eating in the city. If we’re being 

Preschool Fairy Tale Princess Unit

Preschool Fairy Tale Princess Unit

When my daughter was about a year into her boycott of pants she discovered a book at the library. It was a version of Rapunzel with stunning illustrations by Sarah Gibb. We read this book together every day for a month, renewed the book and read