Beginner’s Guide to Living Life as a Field Trip
As parents we spend a lot of time curating our kids’ time, making sure they’re well-rounded kids exposed to the right things. The thing is, … continue reading
Field Trips
Spring Sundays: Animal Tracks, Bird Calls, and Skipping Rocks
As we sped along on our way to the grocery store P asked if I thought the ice was off the ponds at Osprey Point. … continue reading
Local, Live Music. And Kids?
We may seem like a fly-by-the-seat-of-our-pants family, trying and doing different things all the time. However, our field trips have become kind of routine, always revolving … continue reading
Chasing Déjà Vu in the Upper Peninsula
déjà vu noun dé·jà vu \ˌdā-ˌzhä-ˈvü, –ˈvue\ : the feeling that you have already experienced something that is actually happening for the first time … continue reading
Green Bay: If You’re Bored, You’re Doing it Wrong
Growing up in northeast Wisconsin most of us just wanted to get out of Green Bay. We wanted to go somewhere better, anywhere, somewhere with … continue reading
15 Things I Learned While Sleeping on a Submarine
In May my son and I joined his Cub Scout pack for an overnight on a World War II submarine, the decommissioned U.S.S. … continue reading
The Historic Astor Neighborhood: Walk Through History
I’ve come to love Throwback Thursdays. They get me thinking about those good old days. Lately Thursdays mean I get to write about the good … continue reading
Cranespotting in Nebraska
This was a true case of making an effort to find the adventure in the field trip. We were driving through Nebraska on our way home from … continue reading
Embrace Winter: Hit the Beach!
In my family, instead of fighting winter, we try to embrace it. We get out there and make the most of the season. This year, all … continue reading
Embrace Winter: Free Little Libraries
In my family, instead of fighting winter we try to embrace it. We get out there and make the most of the season. This year, … continue reading