Posts by Betsy
10 Ways to Practice Latin Vocabulary
Latin vocabulary is the bear that you don’t want to hibernate over summer. Just like any muscle, if you don’t use it, you will lose it. So, taking some time to keep that vocabulary refreshed over school breaks will be one of the most fruitful endeavors you can pursue. Here are 10 ways to keep…
Read MoreDesigning a She Shed for Your Teenager
It all started with a cardboard box and a creative teenager. Last Christmas I ordered a new chair for the living room and my daughter confiscated the box. She said she’d only keep it for a week, but then I saw what she made out of it. It was the most creative box clubhouse I’d…
Read MoreSeattle Spotlight: Chihuly Garden and Glass & Space Needle
I am a sucker for a garden. Everywhere we travel, I try to find a local garden to explore. When we went to President Clinton’s library in Little Rock, AR, I saw some of Chihuly’s work displayed there. It also is featured in Atlanta’s Botanical garden which is incredible! So when we were heading to…
Read More5 Beautiful Seattle Day Hikes for Beginners
My husband and I got away for our 20th Anniversary to Seattle. When we arrived at our Airbnb, we found this great guide for exploring the city: Best Easy Day Hikes Seattle. As a way to make sure I stayed active on the trip, we decided to try out a different one each day. This…
Read MoreChallenge IV Resources & Ideas for Making A Memorable Senior Year
Not many make it to the final year of the Challenge program. Our son was old enough to graduate at Challenge III (just barely), but we opted to finish out the program, and we are so thankful that we did. Challenge IV is such an incredible year focusing on cultivating leadership. The students really take…
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