Author: Erin

What to do in Paris, France with Kids and a Dairy Allergy

What to do in Paris, France with Kids and a Dairy Allergy

Paris is one of my favorite places to visit. How can you not love Paris? The history. The beauty. The food. I wasn’t sure what my kids would think though. And I wasn’t sure what I would feed my son with the severe dairy allergy. 

Shark Week Unit Ideas

Shark Week Unit Ideas

Sharks became my son’s obsession in First Grade. Kindergarten was his Lego obsession which definitely continued into First grade, but in First Grade he met some friends in California who loved sharks and his inkling of an interest blossomed. They formed a “fish club” at 

Family Road Trip from Portland OR down the California Coast to San Diego

Family Road Trip from Portland OR down the California Coast to San Diego

A California Coast road trip has been on our list since we moved to San Diego. We made it happen this March over Spring Break. We flew from San Diego to Portland, rented a car, and then started South. All of our favorite, don’t miss 

48 Hours in San Francisco with Kids

48 Hours in San Francisco with Kids

San Francisco is one of those American cities you know about no matter where you grow up. With its Golden Gate Bridge, rich history and quirky things like cable cars and the “painted ladies” made famous in homes across the country, San Francisco is a 

A Visit to the Redwoods National Park with Kids

A Visit to the Redwoods National Park with Kids

The Redwoods are absolutely worth a visit. Pessimist that I am, I often worry that I’m overselling things when I tell my kids that they’re going to be “super cool” or “amazing” or “incredibly tall” which were all words I used to describe the Redwoods 

24 Hours in Portland OR with Kids

24 Hours in Portland OR with Kids

Portland Oregon was not a city I could have told you much about a couple of weeks ago. I could have told you Portland was somewhere in the Pacific Northwest and could have predicted for you that it had a lot of trees. That’s about 

Inspiring Parenting Books about Family Adventures and Time Outside with Kids

Inspiring Parenting Books about Family Adventures and Time Outside with Kids

There must be a book about that. That’s my natural response to most things. When we found out we were having twins, I read all the twin parenting books. When we go on a trip, I gather books beforehand to research and learn more about 

Sea Turtle Unit for Preschoolers

Sea Turtle Unit for Preschoolers

Sea Turtles are beautiful, fascinating creatures. From adorable little squirts that pile into the sea, to the calm graceful animals that ride currents and swim the length of the oceans despite overwhelming dangers, Sea Turtles are impressive.  We had an incredible opportunity to visit the 

12+ Children’s Books Inspired Walks That Will Have You Heading Outside with Your Kids Today

12+ Children’s Books Inspired Walks That Will Have You Heading Outside with Your Kids Today

Lace up those shoes, put on some sunscreen, or zip up your coat. We are heading outside on a walk today. My kids love being outside. It is their happy place. Mine too. When I first started staying at home with them when they were 

Splash Away the Rainy Day Blues with a Puddle Walk

Splash Away the Rainy Day Blues with a Puddle Walk

Oh Spring. You know that time of year right? It rains more than it snows. You can almost stand to play outside without losing feeling in your fingers or having your kids dissolve into tears. Well, several years ago out of this almost Spring time