You all know I am a former Middle School teacher of 8 years, and there is nothing more exciting for me than to see excitement growing for girls in the areas of science and math! It's so important that girls get interested in these subjects and really have the opportunity to shine in these areas to build confidence! That's just what the THOR Ultimate Mentor Adventure is all about! Girl Scouts is also involved in this great program, and after being … [Read more...]
What Do You Do with the Kids in the Summer Time?
July 18, 2013 by · 17 Comments
So, the kids are home and are bored. They want to play Skylanders on the Wii or Minecraft on the iPad. That's fine in moderation. It is their summer break, but they can't do that 24-7. With working full time this summer (the first time ever in my life since I was a teacher before), things are a little different in our household. I used to like taking the kids on field trips a few times a week, but that is just not possible now. If you have … [Read more...]