as we learn and grow together in the bigger story
You know that song from the Disney movie, Mulan? Who is that girl I seeStaring straight back at me?Why is my reflectionSomeone I don’t know?Must I pretend that I’mSomeone else for all time?When will my reflection showWho I am inside?
Navigating life as a (non-white) big city girl in a (homogenous) small town world was challenge enough. But I was also a new wife AND mom, struggling to live out those new roles in a God-honoring way. Even though I found saving grace in Los …
What is This 25 Miles Per Hour Biznass? After bawlin’ on and off during the first few hours of my drive heading north, I pulled on my big girl pants and attempted to take captive my thoughts and cling onto the vision that catapulted us …
Roots I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA – more specifically, the San Fernando Valley (like, ohmygosh), shaped by the subculture of hip hop-dancing, party crew-making, rice rocket-driving, second-generation Filipino-Americans (fo realz yo). But I was also a 4-year cheerleader who had ultimate school …
A ghetto Valley girl in a wife and mom worldWondering what happened when life unfurledA guy showed up in his Chevy truckUnlikely suitor, love got me stuck*Next thing I know – old life’s out the windowTryin’ to make do without Guess and AldoMaking casseroles … …
We couldn’t take being cooped up any longer and decided to load up in our Class C motorhome and take a roadschooling trip through North Cascades National Park, which – compared to all the other national parks we have been to so far as a …
This week our crew “traveled” to Puerto Rico for some virtual worldschooling … through the pages of Tiny Travelers’ newly released Puerto Rico Treasure Quest!
We just wrapped up our American Revolution Unit Study. As the big kids have gotten older, their interest in politics and government has increased. They are curious about how laws are made, the roles of political leaders, why there is so much debate and division …
This is the very first post of “The COOKie Corner”, the part of our website where our kids share their own content!
Ever wonder what a day looks like for Christian unschoolers aka lifeschoolers? Today, I’m sharing how our family cultivates a love for learning by giving our kids ample time and space to pursue their passions. Currently, my kids are ages 8 (2nd grade), 11 (5th …
At the time, it looked the contrary. I was diagnosed with Postpartum Depression, we closed down our retail business, we let go of all our properties, and then some. I was struggling to be a good mom and wife and follower of Jesus. But really, there was …
Roadschooling Bryce Canyon National Park was full of geologic wonder. This hoodoo-saturated outdoor classroom was a wonderful place for kids to explore and learn some rock science.