There’s no doubt, our family is incredibly sports oriented. When we were at our public library we spotted the “Eddie the Eagle” movie. We verified it was an age appropriate movie for all (lesson learned from previous movies) and excitedly began watching the movie. The kids are obviously too young to know about an Olympic…
May the 4th be with you
In our family, May the 4th is an exciting day. The kids look forward to wearing their Star Wars clothes or somehow incorporating Star Wars into their day. For our oldest, she doesn’t like to stand out at school but when she comes home she is all about baking, cooking, and concocting. Tonight, she plans…
Retzer Nature Center – Waukesha, WI
Last week, I chaperoned our first grader, and his class, on a field trip to Retzer Nature Center. The trip was educational, and more importantly, fun! The children were able to explore the woods, prairie, and river ecosystems native to our area. Of course we were given a stern warning NOT to taste anything, but the…
Coghlan’s Tick Remover
With the weather getting nicer in Wisconsin, everyone is anxious to get outside. But, getting outside and being active can come with some little nuisances: ticks! These blood-sucking spiders invade your skin and make a meal of your blood but they can also leave a “gift” of Lyme Disease. Before going out, take precautions….
Day-off local adventure
Once, every six-weeks, my kids have a day-off of school, so that teachers can have an in-service day. More often than not, we use this time to catch-up on Dr appointments, prep for a busy weekend of hockey or catch-up on cleaning around the house. But, at certain times of year, it’s too special of…
active family fun 