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Continue reading →: Free Family Fun at the Legion of Honor: Picnic and Monet in San FranciscoIf you’re looking for a family-friendly day out that combines art, nature, and free fun, the Legion of Honor in San Francisco is one of our favorite gems. Nestled in Lincoln Park with views of the ocean and surrounded by greenery, this fine arts museum offers a surprisingly accessible experience,…
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Continue reading →: 5 Fun & Meaningful Declaration of Independence Activities for Middle Schoolers (Perfect for the 4th of July!)It’s been a little while since I’ve shared any middle school homeschool content, so I thought now would be the perfect time to post some primary source Declaration of Independence activity ideas. My oldest is heading into 8th grade this fall, and we’ll be taking a deeper dive into U.S.…
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Continue reading →: 5 Things to Do at the Getty Villa with Kids: Free Family Field GuideWelcome to my Freebie Friday series! I am so excited that the Getty Villa in California is opening its doors again on Friday, June 27. That made it the perfect pick for my second Freebie Friday feature. If you can’t already tell by my blog’s name, I’m absolutely fascinated by…
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Continue reading →: Little Bears Music Class: Free Events Chase Center – San FranciscoDid you know the Chase Center in San Francisco offers free events for kids? My littles’ favorite weekly Chase Center event is the Little Bears Music Class. This summer, the Chase Center will host this free kids’ music class every Friday morning at Thrive City Plaza. The class is designed…
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Continue reading →: The Junior Giants Season Is Starting—Here’s Why We’re So Excited! Bonus: T-Ball Equipment ChecklistThe Junior Giants season is starting next week, and my kids could not be more excited. My kindergartener still proudly wears his Junior Giants jersey to games and loves telling anyone who will listen about the soft-toss pitch he hit during his final tee-ball game last summer. I love that…
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Continue reading →: Montessori-Inspired Herb Garden for Preschoolers: An Easy Herb Garden with Trader Joe’s HerbsMy kids and I are slowly working our way through our Montessori-inspired kitchen garden unit study. Living in a San Francisco apartment means we don’t have the space for large vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, or cucumbers—but we do have plenty of light and room for herbs. Starting a small herb…
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Continue reading →: Montessori Flower Arranging – Practical Life Activities for Mother’s DayI love how Montessori education emphasizes practical life skills and beauty from an early age. Although I don’t subscribe to a strict Montessori teaching philosophy, the emphasis on practical skills, visual learning, and beauty deeply resonates with me. In the Montessori classroom, beauty is not a luxury—it’s an essential part…
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Continue reading →: 5 Family-Friendly Summer Dinner Ideas for May (That Stretch Your Ingredients and BudgetThe sun is out, we’ve been to the pool, and it’s finally starting to feel like summer here in California. Our weekdays are still full with school and activities, but the warmer weather has me craving simpler summer meals that use fresh produce and don’t require a lot of time…








