Category Archives: Real people living real lives.

Homeschool FREE PDF Printable Reading Log

Love to read? Here’s something for you. Our FREE PDF PRINTABLE READING LOG. We created this for our little one but thought we could share this to other families too. Enjoy!

How Moms In Healthcare Are Affected By The Pandemic

Life at work has never been as stressful as it is since the pandemic started. It has been seventeen months and we are still scrambling to get over this pandemic. I am apolitical. I don’t care which side you are at. I just know that the virus exist. It is not a hoax nor isContinue reading “How Moms In Healthcare Are Affected By The Pandemic”

DIY Nontoxic Play Dough Recipe

Kids have so much energy. I can only wish I have it too. Kids can’t stay still. They have to constantly move. At times, it gets frustrating for parents especially when they need to do chores and run errands but just couldn’t get it done because of the kids. My personal go to activity forContinue reading “DIY Nontoxic Play Dough Recipe”

Life Goes On

CoVid19 pandemic created a different world for all of us. Yes, Esperanza has been homeschooled ever since she was 2 years old. Yzzabella started 100% homeschool this year after being on remote learning for the last quarter of 2019-2020 school year. When Illinois shutdown on March 15, 2020, all schools transitioned to remote learning upContinue reading “Life Goes On”

🍓DIY Strawberry Milk 🍓

Being a full time working Mom in the U.S. requires more than just overseeing the kids, their care and their activities. You have to be a hands on Mom because everything falls on you. Some families have a wide network of support but others don’t. Unfortunately for me and Santi, we have no one elseContinue reading “🍓DIY Strawberry Milk 🍓”

Water Beads

Toddlers are always enthusiastic about learning. Take advantage of their curiosity. Introduce them early to math and science concepts. This activity aids in the development of their fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination.  When toddlers start school they will be taught to read and write. Exposing your child to activities that strengthen their hands will help them get ready to hold a pencil before even going to school.  Activities like playing with small objects which make them use their pincher fingers are great at strengthening those tiny hands.  You can use varied materials based on availability. (Disclaimer: This activity shouldContinue reading “Water Beads”