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Welcome to my blog! I'm MaryAnne, and I write about building a rewarding family life through mindful parenting, hands-on learning, and creative family activities. Learn more.

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I discovered the things I love as an adult during long summers as a child. I want my children to experience that same freedom! Sometimes kids want or need more structure than that, though, so today I am sharing some of my favorite fun educational activities for kids. Add these to your summer bucket list and you won't have to worry at all about summer slide!

Fun Educational Activities to Beat the Summer Slide

Celebrate Earth Day with Kids All Year Round

8th Grade Homeschool Curriculum Mid-Year Evaluation

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Do you take your kids on road trips? Love these points about why family road trips are important.

You Need to Make Time for a Family Road Trip This Summer

Bay Area family day trips. Family fun in Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley Family Day Trips

Kid Friendly Activities in Massachusetts

The United States is full of incredibly beautiful public lands – federal lands and waters that are there for everyone to enjoy. It is also incredibly important to preserve these lands! This year, families of fourth graders are invited to visit federal lands and waters with their families for free through the Every Kid in a Park program! This privilege includes home-schooled and free-choice learners who are ten years old and their families. Learn more in this sponsored post!

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