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Fall / Holidays and Seasonal

August 16, 2020

 by Elizabeth Dukart

 by Elizabeth Dukart · Published August 16, 2020 · Last modified June 21, 2022

10 Simple Things to do Before Apple Picking with Kids

Going apple picking with kids? These 10 simple tips will make your apple picking experience the best ever!

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Selling a home, while parenting, isn't for the wea Selling a home, while parenting, isn't for the weak of heart...that's for sure!

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Want to know a secret?? For 10 years, this front Want to know a secret??

For 10 years, this front door has greeted my family when we've arrived home.

Soon, though, it will be greeting another family.

When we moved back up to NJ 10 years ago, we all thought it would be our last move. But...surprise, surprise...

WE'RE MOVING!

Soon, we'll be calling the Peach State "home."

We'll still be homeschooling (Georgia is a great state for homeschooling!) and I'll still be blogging about homeschooling, it'll all just be happening quite a bit south of New Jersey πŸ˜‰

We're super excited for this adventure and, honestly, a bit nervous (it's a big change). Can't wait to share more of this big change with you all!

#movingtogeorgia #georgiahomeschoolers #georgiafamily #movingtonewjersey #njfamily #homeschoolblogger #homeschoolblog #weremoving #movingtoanewhome #thepeachstate #atlantahomeschoolers #thathomeschoolfamily #homeschoolmomsofig #worldschooling #worldschoolers
I've said it before, and I'll say it again, having I've said it before, and I'll say it again, having the time to travel is one of my favorite perks of homeschooling.

The other day, I was chatting with friends about different charter & private schools in the area. Some families will often choose to send their kids to a private or charter school because it can act as a "happy medium" between the choices of public school & homeschool. It's a great fit for many families!

While many of the nearby options sound like lots of fun...and places I feel my kids could thrive...I just couldn't imagine going back to the strict attendance requirements.

Learning doesn't need to take place inside a classroom.

When we travel, I do plan for fun activities & down time, but I also plan for plenty of educational opportunities.

On our last trip, we got to take a ride over a small handmade cigar-making facility.

NO...the kids didn't smoke anything. Come on, now.

They did, however, get to see the process of leaf to market-ready cigar. They learned why some cigars are darker in color and how the tobacco is grown & prepared before becoming a cigar.

My youngest even got to hold a tobacco leaf! (Totally freaked him out - "I'm not old enough for tobacco, mommy!") We all got to feel the texture of the leaf and sniff it in its natural state.

They're going to remember that experience for their entire lives.

Take the trips. Go on the tours. Experience life & take advantage of the learning opportunities! Homeschooling does NOT always have to happen at home ❀️

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Happy Mother's Day! The boys and I returned from Happy Mother's Day!

The boys and I returned from our trip yesterday, but sure wish we had access to the ship's soft serve machine again πŸ˜‚

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He faced his fears and tried rock climbing for the He faced his fears and tried rock climbing for the first time!

This has been a big trip for my youngest. It's the first trip since swimming lessons, so he can now swim without my assistance. He went down super tall water slides by himself, tried a bunch of "new to him" foods, and more!

Super proud of him and his willingness to try new things πŸ’œ

#rockclimbing #libertyoftheseas #cruisingkids #rockclimbingkids #tryingnewfoods #tryingnewthings #thathomeschoollife #thathomeschoolfamily #homeschoolingadventures #homeschoolmomsofig #homeschoolmoms #proudmom #proudmomsofig #traveleithkids #homeschooltravel #seaday
Haiti was sunny & hot! Spent the day at #labadeeh Haiti was sunny & hot!

Spent the day at #labadeehaiti , @royalcaribbean 's private section of Haiti, yesterday.

Right off the ship, we found a bench in the shade πŸ˜‚ We're not used to such heat, so we needed a moment. The water was gorgeous & the boys had a great time playing. I watched them from a nearby lounge chair because I'm a wimp - forgot to pack my water shoes and am not going in the water without them πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

Scroll through for a sneak peek of this gorgeous section of Haiti!

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Lights...camera...action!!! We got to take the Al Lights...camera...action!!!

We got to take the All Access tour yesterday! It was so much fun and a fabulous educational opportunity. We got to tour @royalcaribbean staff-only areas like the back stage of the Platinum Theater, the kitchen & food prep areas, food storage (super chilly and filled with...smells πŸ˜‚), laundry, the Bridge, engine control room, and even I-95 (the staff "highway").

Scroll through to see a few pics from our tour!

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Dear Bermuda, You've got some of the bluest waters Dear Bermuda, You've got some of the bluest waters I've ever seen! Absolutely gorgeous!

Photo was taken through one of the lookout holes of the Commissioners Home at the @nationalmuseumbermuda .

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The rainbows seem to be following us! 😍 Today The rainbows seem to be following us! 😍 

Today's port: Royal Naval Dockyard in Bermuda.

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Mini-golf on a cruise ship! We started off with gr Mini-golf on a cruise ship! We started off with great intentions of keeping score and taking turns, but... we just didn't have the patience for all that πŸ˜‚

Today is our first day at port, so we'll be visiting Bermuda! Check out our IG stories for pics!

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It was *freezing* outside, but that didn't stop us It was *freezing* outside, but that didn't stop us from standing outside during embarkation! The highlight of this experience was getting to go under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and getting to see the NYC skyline in the distance.

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Oops! We did it again! The boys and I have boarded Oops! We did it again! The boys and I have boarded @royalcaribbean Liberty of the Seas for an awesome cruise!

With homeschooling, comes the freedom to explore and learn through all sorts of experiences...like travel! In the coming days, we'll be stopping by Bermuda, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.

Stay tuned to get a peek inside our adventures πŸ’™πŸ’œ

#royalcaribbean #royalcaribbeaninternational #libertyoftheseas #cruisingfamily #familytravel #learningthroughtravel #bermuda #haiti #dominicanrepublic #homeschoolingadventures #homeschoolboymom #thathomeschoolfamily #homeschoolfreedom #homeschoolperks #perksofhomeschooling
Um. Where have these been all my life?! The boys a Um. Where have these been all my life?! The boys and I grabbed dinner from @thevarsity1928 before catching a flight out of ATL. They got burgers, I got these slaw dogs. 😍 Absolutely delicious! Coleslaw will be making an appearance on my hot dogs more often now!

Tell me about a delicious meal you enjoyed with your family recently!

#atlhomeschool #georgiahomeschoolers #atlanta #thevarsity #homeschooltravel #homeschooltravels #homeschoolfoodies #foodiesofinstagram #thathomeschoollife #homeschool #travelingwithkids #travellife #learningthroughexperience #learningthroughtravel #worldschooling #worldschoolers #worldschoolingcommunity #atlfoodie #atlfood #georgiatravel #southernfoodie
Muddy boots = successful day on the farm! My oldes Muddy boots = successful day on the farm! My oldest apparently got his boot "stuck in a swamp" and then had to fish it out of the mud πŸ˜³πŸ˜‚ My youngest? He's game for any messy opportunities!

We're coming up on the end of an entire (school) year of nature classes. The boys have learned so much, and it's been such a great experience for them.

Tell me about a unique homeschool class your kids have taken!

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Happy May πŸ˜‰ #nsync #justintimberlake #itsgonna Happy May πŸ˜‰

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This photo popped up in my FB "memories" today. It This photo popped up in my FB "memories" today. It'll always&
 & forever be one of my favorite photos of my two boys!

I think it was taken after a drive down to #oceancitynj. They had both fallen asleep on the hour+ drive, but held hands the entire time.

They may argue & complain about each other, but they really are the best of friends. I can only hope that they remain in each other's life, in a positive way, for a lifetime πŸ’™πŸ’œ

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Best dog ever πŸ’™ We adopted Cole almost 3 years Best dog ever πŸ’™

We adopted Cole almost 3 years ago. He was 5 years old and we were the third family he'd get to be a part of. It kind of breaks my heart that he'd been shuffled around so much in just a few years, but we're making sure that he gets us for the rest of his life!

He loves homeschooling just as much as we do because it means we get to spend more time with him. πŸ’™

#homeschooldog #blacklabsquad #blacklabsofinsta #adopteddogsofinstagram #coletheblacklab #awavoorhees #animalwelfareassociation #njdogs #homeschoolpets #thathomeschoolfamily
This year, I actually thought (somewhat) ahead and This year, I actually thought (somewhat) ahead and bought a kit to dye eggs with the boys. When we went to actually do the activity, though..the kit was nowhere to be found! πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ

Google saved the day, though. I did a quick search and came upon the easiest recipe EVER for dying eggs with food dye, water, and vinegar.

Turns out, this recipe was also on the back of the food dye box πŸ˜†

Anyways, I'm thinking we'll be sticking with this recipe for egg dying in the future. It was super easy, made from ingredients that were already in my pantry, and the egg shells ended up being such vibrant colors.

I have a feeling deviled eggs are in our future πŸ˜‰

#dyingeggs #eastereggs #diyeaster #diyeastereggs #homeschooleaster #easterwithkids #thathomeschoollife #thathomeschoolfamily #livesimply #easterdiy #eastercrafts #njeaster #njfamily #njhomeschool #njhomeschoolers #homeschoolscience #homeschoolfun
Did you know that Thanos is homeschooled?? AND tha Did you know that Thanos is homeschooled?? AND that he uses @miacademylearning for his lessons? True story. 

Well. At least in our home πŸ˜‰

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We've been making an effort to try new-to-us foods We've been making an effort to try new-to-us foods and restaurants lately! Not only does this help us to learn about other cultures, but it encourages the kids to be open to trying new flavors and textures. If they enjoy it - great! If they don't, we're glad they were brave enough to try something new.

What cuisine does your family enjoy? Which would you like to try? I have a shawarma recipe I want to try at home soon! 😍

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