New York City at Christmas had been on our family bucket list for years. It was one of those “someday” trips that we kept putting off. This year, however, I realized that with high school kid and a middle school kid, time is quickly slipping away from us. I decided to make it happen. It may have been inspired by a certain Harry Potter actor making a Broadway debut, but…
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Christmas in Oklahoma City: Best Things to do for Families
Experience based gifts are on of our families favorite things to give. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to work with Oklahoma City tourism to create a family friendly itinerary for Christmas things to do in Oklahoma City, showcasing family friendly adventures. I’m thrilled to put all of that together now in one place. We explored all over the city and enjoyed so many delightful Christmas experiences. Keep…
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Adventure Schooling: Why Homeschool is the Greatest Adventure.
Our family’s homeschool journey has been a wild and wonderful adventure. It’s completely different from when we started, and a few changes early on led me to discover our own special mash up I call adventure schooling. There are three core pillars that help define what adventure schooling can be and each leaves room for interpretation. Are you ready to say yes and see why homeschooling is the greatest adventure?…
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The Texarkana Airshow: An Event for Everyone.
Listen up! I have some thrilling news to share: Texarkana, USA is gearing up for an airshow and it’s going to be epic. Texarkana has not had an airshow in 30 years and in June 2026 The Texarkana Airshow will start this tradition again in a big and exciting way. There will be something for everyone and fun for all ages at this big event! Save the date for June…
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Southern Utah Roadtrip with Kids: A 7 Day Adventure Guide
If you’re looking to plan an adventure with your family, a southern Utah roadtrip with kids is the way to go! This trip has something for everyone and is the perfect mix of outdoor adventure, unique experiences, and good food. Keep reading for my full guide to our adventure across southern Utah. Sponsored content – two of the places we stayed were hosted in exchange for content, but the opinions…
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Las Vegas with Kids
What’s an outdoor adventure family doing in Las Vegas? Awaiting our roadtrip to southern Utah, in all honesty. We had a hosted stay at the Outpost X immersive resort lined up but had two nights to spend in Las Vegas before that started. The craziest thing happened, we actually had a great time! Las Vegas has lots of things for families to do, especially if you have kids that are…
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Outpost X Immersive Resort in Utah
There is a place in southern Utah that feels like you’re on another planet. Utah is home to lots of otherworldly landscapes but now, thanks to Outpost X immersive resort, there’s a place you can go to truly feel like you’re on another planet. Get ready for the coolest short term rental experience of your life, where you get to feel like you’re part of the story. Keep reading for…
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Aviation Mechanics Technology Program at Texarkana College.
The college landscape is changing, as it has been for the last few years. While college has always been the penultimate goal for our children’s homeschool education, we’ve begun to look more at all of the options. When we began homeschooling 10 years ago these choices seemed so far away, but now those big decisions are a short four years away. Trade and technical school have always been on our…
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The Best Hiking Trails in Broken Bow.
Southeast Oklahoma is a beautiful area to explore. Beaver’s Bend State Park is one of our families favorite places to hike and spend time outdoors. There are many great things to do in the area, from hiking, to boating, to off roading, kayaking, fishing and more. This post will outline some of the best hiking trails in Broken Bow and Hochatown, in southeast Oklahoma. These trails are wonderful all year…
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Adventure Schooling: 3 Immersive Learning Journeys
Homeschooling was never part of our plan. In fact, it was never even on my radar as something I would choose to do. But, a cross country move set us on a path to “try it” for kindergarten for our son. It went so well we’re still doing it ten years later. Over the years, I’ve learned to embrace our own journey, a mash up of educational styles and immersive…