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10 Books to Keep Your Teen Reading All Winter

I had a hard time not focusing this series completely on books because they are my passion. The single greatest gift you can give your teen is a love of reading. With a love of books, they will have limitless doors opened to them. I’ve talked to the teens in my life and gathered their…

Hands on Electronics Training with Creation Crate

Technology is changing so rapidly. While coding or electrical engineering wasn’t offered at my high school, I do think that it is important to give my kids access to the language and operating systems of their future. It’s always challenging to introduce them to things that I don’t know anything about. It doesn’t mean that…

Huge Savings for Medieval Times Fans

We had the chance to experience the Medieval Times feast and fun with friends a couple of years ago. The kids loved getting to eat with their hands, and everyone just about lost their voices cheering for their knight to win the tournament. These guys are extremely talented! Even though our knight didn’t win,…

Fall Family Fun at the Perot Museum in Dallas

Thanks Perot Museum for hosting our family museum visit. All opinions are my own. We have been wanting to visit the Perot Museum in Dallas since it opened in 2012. The building is so unique and fascinating, we were sure we’d love exploring the exhibits inside as well. When my friend Michelle, who blogs at Travel…

Deepening Thinking with Comparison: Literature Studies for Teens

I’m guest posting again on Bright Ideas Press! This time I’m sharing tips for using comparison to mine the depths of a story. Here’s a little teaser, but make sure to hop on over to read the full article. When you approach a study of literature with teens, it’s good to start with identifying the setting,…