We are homeschooling!

I’ve been interested in homeschooling for many years, but never thought it was possible because I’ve unfortunately been a single mom working full time for most of my children’s lives. Well this year I did a little more research into Continue reading We are homeschooling!

Epic Roadtrip 2018 – Part 4

After Rocky Mountain National Park, we headed to Yellowstone National Park. It was about a 10-hour drive so we decided to get a hotel room in Casper, Wyoming on the way there, and catch up on laundry while in Casper. Continue reading Epic Roadtrip 2018 – Part 4

Epic Roadtrip 2018 – Part 3

The drive from Colorado National Monument to Rocky Mountain National Park was adventurous, to say the least. As we were driving through the mountains on a 2-lane highway at I-4 speeds, the Jucy campervan started to shake every time I Continue reading Epic Roadtrip 2018 – Part 3

Epic Roadtrip 2018 – Part 2

The drive to Moab was flat and boring most of the way, but we did see these really cool wind turbines. They were absolutely enormous, and somehow really beautiful!  We stayed the night in a hotel: Aaaaaaaah. Climate control, a Continue reading Epic Roadtrip 2018 – Part 2

Epic Roadtrip 2018 – Part 1

Well, we did it! My 13yo son Jacob and I went on our 15-day “Epic Roadtrip” around the Western U.S.! It was everything I’d hoped for and more, and I’m pretty sure Jacob had a fun time, too! I wish Continue reading Epic Roadtrip 2018 – Part 1

Reservations In Progress!

The campervan was already reserved, months ago, along with the resort nights and Yosemite nights. This week I booked our flight, woohoo! I was able to cover the trip out there on points with American, left over from when I Continue reading Reservations In Progress!

Epic Roadtrip 2018

Jacob and I are taking a road trip in Spring of 2018 and we’re so excited we can hardly stand it! We’ll be flying into Vegas and renting an awesome adventure vehicle called a Jucy van. The Jucy van is Continue reading Epic Roadtrip 2018

Housework sucks but…

Last night I learned how to get my 9 year old to not only clean his bathroom, but do it very well, and ENJOY cleaning. I just gave him his very own set of cleaning supplies, a dedicated scrubby sponge, Continue reading Housework sucks but…

First trip to the ATM

Jacob decided to start saving for a car because he realised they’re expensive and he only has 7 years left to save up for one. So I opened a savings account for him and this is his first deposit.