Family Guides, Reviews, and Local Adventures

I get asked a lot about what homeschool stuff is actually worth buying. Because there is A LOT of homeschool stuff out there, and Pinterest will have you convinced you need an entire classroom in your house.

If your kids love to climb, explore, or challenge themselves, Fritz’s Adventure in The Colony is one of those places where you can easily spend a few hours without running out of things to do.

Did your kids go through a full-blown Blippi era, or was that just mine? No shade to Blippi because he taught my kids more about construction equipment than I ever could, but I definitely don't miss hearing The Excavator Song on a loop. Even though we've moved past that stage, my kids still get excited anytime they spot an excavator or bulldozer. I'd known about Dig World in Katy but had never made the trip, so when I heard they were opening a location in Grapevine, I was immediately interested. If y'all know me, you know I love a good niche attraction, and a theme park centered around construction equipment definitely fits the bill. We visited during one of the park's preview days, so if you're wondering what Dig World is really like and whether it's worth a visit, here's everything you need to know before you go.

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When I found out the Dallas Museum of Natural History was temporarily reopening, I knew we had to go before it closed again. The museum is only open on Sundays through July 19, and since I never had the chance to visit before it closed more than a decade ago, I didn't want to miss this rare opportunity. I expected to enjoy it. What I didn't expect was to leave wondering why more people aren't talking about this incredible piece of Dallas history.

My kids have been campaigning for a trip to Hurricane Harbor Arlington for years.

Six kids squealing in a parking lot before you've even made it to the entrance is usually a sign that expectations are dangerously high.

If you're anything like me, you're always looking for somewhere fun to take the kids that doesn't require a second mortgage or a five-hour road trip. That's exactly how we ended up at Malibu Jack's in North Richland Hills. We were scrolling through the Get Out Pass app looking for something to do, saw Malibu Jack's pop up, and decided to give it a shot.

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If you’re like me, you’re always looking for places to take your kids that feel fun for them but also worth the effort for you. Bonus points if it gets them outside, keeps them engaged for more than 20 minutes, and sneaks in a little learning along the way. That’s exactly why I wanted to check out Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Between the giant LEGO animal sculptures, the gardens, and all the educational tie-ins throughout the exhibit, it ended up being a hit!

I think I’ve officially passed the honeymoon phase of homeschooling. You know that first year or two when everything feels exciting and new? When you call every trip to Target a field trip and count baking cookies as math and science? That was fun. But we’re way past that now. It’s real over here. *send help*

I get asked all the time, “How do I get started homeschooling?” And I get it. It’s a big decision. It can feel confusing, even overwhelming. The advice is usually the same: look up your homeschool laws, join a few Facebook groups, and go from there. And honestly, that’s not bad advice, but it barely scratches the surface.