It’s time to plan some adventures. Hey, hi! I’m Nichole. Adventures are a big part of our life and our homeschool and I’m thrilled to share this brand new, family-friendly, Texarkana adventure guide with you! I get questions every year about what to do with kids in the Texarkana area, and I have a long list of answers. I’ve put together a five day itinerary, all within Texarkana area. These…
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Canoe Camping with Kids
contains affiliate links Taking a canoe camping trip with kids. Canoe camping with kids, by myself. Yup, you read that right. I started canoe camping with my kids two years ago. I have taken them on all kinds of adventures since they were babies, but two years ago we decided to level up our camping by taking it to the canoe. While we already had most of the gear, it…
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Little Maumelle River
An all new adventure on a water trail near Little Rock, Arkansas. This post contains affiliate links. A water trail like no other. What is a water trail anyway? Well, it’s essentially a GPS marked trail through a body of water that can be paddled (canoe, kayak, paddle board, etc.). These trails are often created by volunteers, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Nature Conservancy, the Game and Fish Commission,…
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Mess is Part of the Adventure
A guest post by Nikki Harrington all about how mess is just part of the adventure in homeschooling and raising a family.
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Digging for Fossils in Ladonia, TX
There is a riverbed in east Texas, just north of Dallas, that is an archaeological hot spot! It’s also one where you can legally collect fossils! Read all about what you need to have a successful day of fossil hunting.
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Three Reasons to Take Kids to Art Museums
I’ve taken my kids to art museums since they were toddlers, and there is a good reason! Here are three reasons why I take my kids to art museums and places you wouldn’t expect.
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Freedom to Explore – Relay Go
Relay Go is the answer to saving childhood while still giving our children a way to communicate with their friends and family! Read about why I started looking for a screen free smartphone and our amazing experience with Relay Go!
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One Word: 2020
Goals are important. For me, the best way to make sure that goals align with our family is to choose a word each year. That word is the umbrella over all of our family decisions and goals in the year to come. This year though, I selected a word that’s a little different.
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Responsibly Brave
Adventure is in my heart and soul. It’s deeply a part of who I am, and who I have always been. Having children didn’t change that. But, it did change what I heard. I’m here to tell you that can move past fears and lies we hear to embrace the adventures with your children!