Hello Reader, Spring in Oregon feels like stepping inside a painting. Cherry blossoms float through the air.Tulip fields glow in every color imaginable.Lavender rows hum with bees under the summer sun. We’ve spent years visiting Oregon’s flower farms and festivals with our kids. Every bloom season feels a little magical. Native lupine This week on the blog, I’ve gathered the best Oregon flower festivals, gardens, and flower farms into one easy guide. 🌸 Cherry blossoms at the Oregon State...

Hey Reader, St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite holidays with kids. But with six kids and teens, I’ve learned something important.Holiday fun has to be simple. When celebrations get complicated, they stop being enjoyable. Free printables I found on Pinterest So our family sticks to traditions that are quick, playful, and easy to pull together. Things like: 🍀 Green milk with Lucky Charms for breakfast🍀 Homemade leprechaun traps🍀 Shamrock scavenger hunts🍀 Irish music and dancing in the...

Hey Reader, As a white family, Black History Month isn’t about “discovering” something new. It’s about recognizing how much we were never taught, and how much was deliberately erased. It’s about choosing to listen. As a family, we’re being intentional about learning the stories that shaped our country, even when they’re uncomfortable. What we learned at Sloss Furnaces sign at Sloss Furnaces We’ve only visited one of Alabama’s historic sites so far: Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark....