Today my morning was interrupted by an unexpected visitor. Expecting a package, I answered the door to find one of my daughter’s friends standing there. They said they had gotten off of their school bus and started to walk…..until they ended up at my house. Although it was a long story, and not uncomplicated, it …
Create an Indoor Fragrant Herb Garden
Whether you are an experienced gardener or not, a fragrant herb garden is a great addition to your home as it’s easy to tend to and offers a variety of benefits such as…
If Hunter and I ruled the world….
If Hunter and I ruled the world, the week would look like this: Sunday, Second Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. This week has been hard. Lots of pushback and brutal emotional honesty from Hunter. On top of that, a full day of freak-outs and meltdowns. (Knowing the difference between tantrums and meltdowns has been …
School During COVID-19: Not What We Expected
I was as disappointed as Isabella that she was starting her first year of high school- Grade 7(!)- during COVID-19. We are cautious over paranoid, so it wasn’t fear that was getting to us. And both my daughter and I were aware the precautions existed for good reason (shoutout to Dr. Tam for keeping us …
5 Beach Camping Activities for the Whole Family (Printables)
Enjoy this wonderful guest post to amplify your summertime fun! Suns out, guns out. Summertime is not only the perfect time for dad puns, but also the perfect time for the whole family to enjoy the warm weather as a family. Whether you’re headed to the west coast for a classic trip to California or …
Getting Your Autistic Child to Drink Enough Water
Hunter wasn’t drinking enough water. As a result, he wasn’t hydrated and is having trouble going to the bathroom. When I looked up answers, I was shocked to find it is a common problem for autistic children. The reasons vary, but often it’s a sensory thing or a task they don’t consider “important”. (Eating is …
The Fear-Based Stereotype of Autism Perpetuated By Malcolm Gladwell Since 2005.
Gladwell oversimplifies what autistic people feel and think through what they see. And it’s based….
What We’re Up To: Homeschool. Drawing. Relaxing.
The kids have been out of school since March 15 and we are gradually getting used to sharing our….
Pineapple Clothing Apparel Review
I was asked to be an ambassador for Pineapple Clothing on Instagram. Being a huge nerd, I did my due diligence. I researched how to tell if they’re reputable…
“Stay Home, Stay Safe” During COVID-19 and Mental Sanity
Being introverted, you would think this new “Stay safe, stay home” life would be a super easy adjustment for me!