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Preschool Lesson Plan: Transportation Theme
* Background: We are all going through some chaotic and concerning times at the moment. On Friday, March 13, 2020, our family began our process of social distancing and staying put in our homes. That means we found ourselves with two preschool-aged children at home. I took it upon myself to continue their preschool education while we find ourselves coping with this change in our daily norm. Disclaimer: While I have Masters in Business Administration and Bachelors in Psychology, I do not have any teaching experience. Today’s preschool homeschool theme was all about transportation and vehicles.
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Preschool Lesson Plan: Picnic Theme
* Background: We are all going through some chaotic and concerning times at the moment. On Friday, March 13, 2020, our family began our process of social distancing and staying put in our homes. That means we found ourselves with two preschool-aged children at home. I took it upon myself to continue their preschool education while we find ourselves coping with this change in our daily norm. Disclaimer: While I have Masters in Business Administration and Bachelors in Psychology, I do not have any teaching experience. Today’s theme was all about picnics.
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Preschool Lesson Plan: Plants Theme
* Background: We are all going through some chaotic and concerning times at the moment. On Friday, March 13, 2020, our family began our process of social distancing and staying put in our homes. That means we found ourselves with two preschool-aged children at home. I took it upon myself to continue their preschool education while we find ourselves coping with this change in our daily norm. Disclaimer: While I have Masters in Business Administration and Bachelors in Psychology, I do not have any teaching experience. Today’s theme was all about plants.
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Where to Take Pictures with Santa For Free in San Diego
There are so many community events around San Diego to get into the holiday spirit. Did you know that many of these events are free and even include the opportunity to meet and visit with Santa Claus himself at no charge? Here is a round up of places and events where you can take your kids to see Santa Claus for free. But don’t forget to bring your own camera! This list focuses on events occurring along or near the 56 Freeway in Northern San Diego. *Note: while we try to keep this information as current as possible, please confirm the dates and times before you go. * Visits with…
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Guide to San Diego Theme Park Holiday Events 2019
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and San Diego’s world famous theme parks are gearing up for the holidays. Today, I am presenting a round up of all of the holiday celebration happenings at SeaWorld San Diego, LEGOLAND California, the San Diego Zoo, and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. There will be plenty of chances to see the amusement parks decorated for the holidays, visit with Santa and enjoy the holidays in a way you can only do in Southern California! San Diego Zoo Jungle Bells, the San Diego Zoo’s annual holiday celebration will take place from December 13, 2019 to January 5, 2020. Jungle Bells will…
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Sesame Place San Diego Opening Spring 2021
That’s right, friends! There is going to be a new theme park in town and it will be coming to us sometime in the spring of 2021. The new Sesame Place San Diego will be the first Sesame Place location on the West Coast and only the second Sesame Place theme park in the United States. The original Sesame Place opened in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, near Philadelphia, in July 1980 and is currently the only theme park based around the children’s program we all love! Features The new Sesame Place San Diego will encompass nearly 17-acres and will feature family rides, water slides, live character shows, parades and interactive experiences that…
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DIY Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Architecture Tour
Last month, hubby and I went on a 5-day trip to explore the Greater Palm Springs area without the kiddos. Both of us love to take in art and architecture wherever we visit, and since Palm Springs is to well-known for its iconic Mid-Century Modern buildings and aesthetic, we had to see some of the landmarks for ourselves. We spent the majority of one day doing our own self-guided driving tour to see a number of the Mid-Century Modern homes and businesses in Palm Springs. Here are some highlights from our tour! * Note: some of these properties are people’s homes. Please respect their property. Do not trespass.* Tramway Gas…
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Working from Home with a Sit-Stand Desk: AnthroDesk Review
I RECEIVED THIS PRODUCT FOR FREE FROM ANTHRODESK TO USE AND POST MY HONEST OPINIONS. I am so excited to share a review with you today of AnthroDesk’s ErgoSpring Standing Desk Converter – Extra Wide. Earlier this year, I rejoined the workforce as a part-time worker. Now that I am working and continuing to blog, I find myself in front of the computer for more hours a day than I would like to admit. I am one of the lucky ones in that my jobs allow me to work-from-home, but I have needed to create a new work environment that addresses my work-style and health concerns. The most important aspects…
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Making the Gut Health Connection
This post was written in partnership with Moms Meet and Gut Connection from Country Life. All content and opinions are my own. “All disease begins in the gut.” – Hippocrates Over 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates made this bold statement. While science and medicine are still figuring out the validity of this statement, for me, my gut has a huge impact on how I am feeling overall. I was recently introduced to a new line of products called Gut Connection from Country Life. Country Life’s Gut Connection connects the gut to individual health issues that matter using a range of scientifically formulated supplements. An unbalanced gut can lead to bloating, digestive discomfort and…
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How to Start Toddlers on their Mindfulness Practice
Life with toddlers can be hectic and overwhelming. Oftentimes, there is so much to do that it is hard for me to be present and grounded. For toddlers, understanding the value in quieting ourselves and finding awareness in where we are and what we are doing is a foreign concept, but it is never too early to introduce the little ones to the importance of a mindfulness practice. This post was written in partnership with Moms Meet and Zafooz. All content and opinions are my own. What is Mindfulness? According to the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, mindfulness is “maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily…
