The decision wasn’t about leaving public school. It was about choosing a different childhood. When people find out we homeschool, one of the first questions they ask is, “Why?” The truth is, we didn’t start homeschooling because we hated public school. In fact, we loved Devin’s school. His teachers cared deeply about their students. He…
What we learned from our first family kayak trip—and why two toddlers ended up loving every minute of it .We Didn’t Plan on Becoming a Kayaking Family When people picture Lake Tahoe, they usually imagine crystal-clear water, paddleboards, and kayaks gliding across the lake. For years, we admired that view from the shore. This summer,…
We’ve learned that the “best” beach in South Lake Tahoe changes depending on the season of life you’re in. If you search for “best beaches in South Lake Tahoe,” you’ll find a lot of lists. Most of them were written by people who visited once, took a few pictures, and moved on. This isn’t that…
10 miles. 3,176 feet of elevation gain. 10 hours. One 4-year-old who hiked every single step up himself. There are a lot of things I expected to pack for a 10-mile hike with three kids. Sandwiches. Chocolate raisins. Two kid carriers. A first aid kit. What I didn’t expect? A little silicone device that let…
The best homeschool lessons usually happen when no one realizes they’re learning. The gondola doors closed, the floor disappeared beneath us, and before we even made it out of the station Jayce started dancing. “This is a ride!” he yelled. For him and Brielle, it wasn’t transportation to the top of Heavenly Mountain. It was…
A real first-timer’s guide to camping at one of Lake Tahoe’s most beloved campgrounds If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to take your kids camping for the first time — this post is for you. Because we are here to tell you that perfect doesn’t exist, and the imperfect version is so much…
