I found a recipe for moon sand and was instantly struck with a fantastic idea for this portable moon sand station. This portable moon sand station would make the perfect gift for youngsters who like constructingContinue reading
Author: Candy Cook
I'm a homeschooling mom of two boys, blogging family travel & adventure, homeschooling, exploring nature and getting dirty in the great outdoors.
Skate it or Hang it? Skateboard Art at Museum of Design Atlanta
The boys and I had a fantastic time scoping out some modern, and old school, skateboard art at Museum of Design Atlanta. My brother was a, “skater,” in the 90s and I had lotsContinue reading
The Salem Witchcraft Trials
Our recent visit to Homeschool Day, at the Atlanta History Center, led to a great interest in the Salem Witchcraft Trials. During the event, we were given a page full of characteristics to identify witches,Continue reading
Homeschooling at the Atlanta History Center
We recently attended the Atlanta History Center’s homeschool days about colonial life (in September) and Strange History (in October). The events were awesome! (I have written a detailed review with all you need to “knowContinue reading
The Great Genghis Khan comes to Fernbank Museum
Genghis Khan was a bloodthirsty, barbaric conqueror. Or, so we have been led to believe. There’s another side to the story that has been locked in an ancient text, “The Secret History of the Mongols,”Continue reading
Discover Gold in Dahlonega, Georgia
A few weeks ago, we went to explore the history surrounding the first Gold Rush in the United States. It happened in Dahlonega, Georgia! We visited Consolidated Gold Mine, which was a working mine duringContinue reading
Newspaper Interviews Printable, Describe America in Three Words
The boys have always been interested in the United States, probably because we live here. To give them an experience interviewing folks, I have created a newspaper page for describing the USA in three words.Continue reading
Zoo Atlanta’s Amazing Members Only Night
Zoo Atlanta’s Members Only Night was an amazing experience that allowed us to have a glimpse of what the Zoo has in store after hours. We have purchased Family Membership to the Zoo, for years.Continue reading
Finances for Kids! Orange Kids
I posted, recently, about the chores & allowance issue with my boys. Quick recap: Together, we devised a points system for them to earn points for completing tasks on a list of their own design. The pointsContinue reading