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Continue reading →: Overnight Baked French Toast Recipe: A Sweet Mother’s Day BreakfastThere’s something magical about the sound of little voices and little hands helping in the kitchen. I cherish the memories of cooking with my mom and Nana—measuring, mixing, and proudly serving dishes made with love. That’s why making a special Mother’s Day breakfast with my kids is one of my…
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Continue reading →: How to Visit the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco for FreeThis week, I took my kids to see the cherry blossoms in bloom at the Japanese Tea Garden in San Francisco for free. The timing couldn’t have been better—we’re currently working through a Kitchen Garden Unit Study, and just learned about phenology, the study of seasonal natural events, like cherry…
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Continue reading →: Naturally Beautiful: How to Make Natural Dye for Eggs with Kitchen IngredientsLooking for a beautiful, natural way to decorate Easter eggs this year? Learn how to make homemade egg dye using simple groceries from your kitchen—and turn it into a fun science experiment your kids will love. For the last five years, my kids and I have made natural dyes to…
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Continue reading →: San Francisco Activities for Kids Near Oracle Park and Mission BayIt’s Opening Weekend for the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park, and I can’t wait to take all four of my kids to a game! If you’re heading to the ballpark with little ones, here are some of our favorite kid-friendly spots around Oracle Park and Mission Bay. Playgrounds Within…
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Continue reading →: Weekly Meal Plan for Busy Families – April 2025We are in the thick of baseball season with late-night weekday games and busy weekends. It can feel impossible to get dinner on the table. Now more than ever I needed my weekly meal plan to work around our busy schedule I plan and write a master grocery list for…
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Continue reading →: Kitchen Garden Homeschool Curriculum: Garden Books, Garden Activities, and Garden Crafts for KidsIt is officially spring in California, so it is time to start planting out kitchen garden. Follow our family through our four week kitchen garden homeschool curriculum as we learn about plant life cycles and anatomy while planning a kitchen garden. Each week we will read a garden related books,…
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Continue reading →: Primary Sources in Latin: St. Patrick’s Confessio Latin TranslationToday is St. Patrick’s Day! Our Latin lesson today will be a short St. Patrick’s Day Latin translation from the autobiography of St. Patrick himself, where we will explore the historical context of his life, his remarkable journey from captivity to becoming a revered saint, and the significance of his…
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Continue reading →: Saint Patrick’s Day Activities for KidsMy husband is Irish American, and I enjoy sharing and teaching our kids about his rich culture, through fun Saint Patrick’s day activities in March. This festive occasion provides a wonderful opportunity for us to explore traditional Irish customs, such as singing folk songs, learning about Irish mythology, and even…
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Continue reading →: Memento, Homo: Why Do Catholics Wear Ash Crosses on Ash WednesdayI am a practicing Catholic. This post is about how our family recognizes Ash Wednesday. I hope it gives you insight on how you can share your faith with your children. If you’re not Catholic hopefully it gives you a new insight of this solemn holiday. Today is Ash Wednesday,…
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Continue reading →: Simplified Meal Planning: March Dinner Menu and Grocery List for Busy FamiliesThis post may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click and purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only share links to items I would find helpful. As a homeschool parent it can be hard to get dinner on the table. Most of…
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