This was posted in my local homeschooling group ran by a seasoned homeschooling parent and sharing with permission. The purpose of this particular … [Read More...]
Homeschooling + DIY Education
“AB167 Takes Away Homeschooling Rights in San Diego.” Is this true or false?
The following is to inform - particularly those new to homeschooling, the LEGAL distinctions and to address misinformation regarding AB167. There … [Read More...]
How to Homeschool in San Diego, CA, and Beyond
This post (and several that will follow) is written by an admin of San Diego Homeschoolers Facebook group. I share with permission and goal to give … [Read More...]
Learning about Succession with my 8th Grader
In the context of the United States, secession primarily refers to the voluntary withdrawal of one or more states from the Union that constitutes the … [Read More...]
12 + 1 Things You Should Understand as you Start Homeschooling by Veteran Homeschooler and Father Cameron Curry
Personally posted Cameron Curry in a group made of the schools’ parents on August 16, 2020 and sharing here with permission to inspire and love their … [Read More...]
“Feeling Out” over “Schooling In” my Kids during this time of #covid-19
I used to always say “I wish things would slow down just so I can catch up with everything.” Wish granted, though, never thought what we have today is … [Read More...]
INSTANT POT COOKING
Easy Instant Pot Costco Ribs – Better than Phil’s!
So you have an Instant Pot from Christmas, now what? Is it still in the box? Yep, for many of you, it is. But what if you had a recipe that you know would wow you and know from personal experience that that thing is a keeper and will save you money while making cooking […]
Eating Out San Diego
What Filipinos Eat @ Halo Halo Cafe & Ice Cream Parlor
With the tropical weather and daily heat, keeping cool was a sport in the Philippines ?Daily consumption of fruits like mango, jackfruit, and coconuts were the norm for me, as we had our own trees all around – and over – our home. Desserts such as leche flan were a bit more reserved for “specials […]
Random Rants + ‘Riting
My First Bubble Bath was Blah
Took a bubble bath for the first time in 20 years yesterday. It was so weird to me. It wasn’t a thing growing up. The tub has always been a symbol of … [Read More...]
My Thoughts on Masks for COVID-19
Some will say that some masks do very little to protect you. Study shows that’s true. Some will say that any mask is better than mask. Study … [Read More...]
We Made it Through Week 1 | BabyStory
The first week had been an emotional roller coaster but we pulled through it without being admitted to the NICU with 13% weight loss and elevated … [Read More...]
How to Invest in Cricut Stocks
Originally posted this in 2 of my Cricut-related Facebook groups: Hubby yesterday: Do you know why the Cricut stock could have jumped so much today? Me: Nope, no talk about it in my cricut groups. We dont deal with that kind of stuff. The only talk of “stock” in there is “What kind of card […]
3 Things I Have in Common with Disney Movie Raya, the Last Dragon
I’ve been so excited over this movie the moment that Disney+ released a commercial on their upcoming movie “Raya, the Last Dragon.” I am pleased to have something that will be in the public light forever (they’re Disney movies seem to live forever) that -from what I can tell so far- place real life Asians […]
Christian, not Republican
In other words…. If we are to do our faith right, do this: take care of orphans and widows. Translation: take care of those in a position of no fault of their own doing. A child did not ask to be born into a world without parents. A widow did not marry into a marriage […]
How to use your Cricut Expressions 1 with SVGs in 2021
One upon a time, more than a decade ago, my hubby bought me the Cricut Expression machine. After so many moves and several babies, it’s remained in a box. With staying in more and the 2020 holidays in swing, I wanted to see if this thing could be put to use. I did some online […]
What’s in my Jumbo CSA Box? – Yasukochi Family Farms, San Diego
In these days of stay in place orders, Wednesdays have been the best days here in the Raya household. After the second week of produce delivery directly from Yasukochi Family Farms, my toddler knew upon waking that a new box of her favorites were soon to arrive, just as it did the week before. She […]
