Joyful Parenting
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.
Are you traveling for Thanksgiving this November? Check out these tips for traveling at Thanksgiving. Traveling at Thanksgiving We used to travel every Thanksgiving - often up to my brother's place near Sacramento and then sometimes all the way up to Chico to visit Mike's extended family who live there. We eventually decided to stay closer to home, when possible, although we … [Read more...] about Tips for Traveling at Thanksgiving
Our experience spending a day on the Harry Potter Studio Warner Brothers Tour. Tips for your Harry Potter studio visit; how to make the most of your day. Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio Tour We signed up for a tour of the Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio because my oldest daughter has adored the Harry Potter series for years. Last year we celebrated her 11th birthday … [Read more...] about Our Review of the Harry Potter Studio Warner Brothers Tour
Visiting London's Hyde Park with Kids? There are plenty of fun ways to spend your time. Learn about visiting the London Harry Potter Studio, too! Hyde Park London With Kids: Travelogue Week 6 Find more highlights of our summer travels on Instagram as well as previous travelogue weeks: From San Francisco to Edinburgh via Plane and Train {Week 1} Edinburgh Castles and … [Read more...] about Hyde Park London With Kids: Travelogue Week 6
Highlights from our fourth week in Scotland during the summer of 2018: Edinburgh and St. Andrews. Scotland 2018 Travelogue Week 4: Edinburgh and St. Andrews Week 4 of our 2018 Scotland travelogue features great kids' activities in Edinburgh (all free, apart from the castle!) and a visit to St Andrews. Find more highlights of our summer travels on Instagram as well as reading … [Read more...] about Scotland 2018 Travelogue Week 4: Edinburgh and St. Andrews
We're spending the summer of 2018 in Scotland! Check out week two of our summer 2018 travelogue, specializing in Edinburgh castles and museums for kids! Edinburgh Castles and Museums for Kids: Week 2 in Edinburgh We are all finally over jetlag, which hit me harder than anyone else for whatever reason. Possibly because I was so busy cleaning the house from top to bottom before … [Read more...] about Edinburgh Castles and Museums for Kids: Week 2 in Edinburgh
