Wall Doxey State Park, MS
Wall Doxey State Park is just 40 miles south of Memphis in Holly Springs, MS.
Coleman Lake Recreation Area Campground: Talladega National Forest, Alabama
We are a family that LOVES to camp! Coleman Lake Campground located near Fruithurst, Alabama is a favorite of ours. I remember coming here as a kid, and love that we now get to bring our kids. Located near Pine Glen, this is the Talladega National Forest's more...
If History is Boring, Try These 3 Homeschool Tricks
I am a BookShark Brand Ambassador and did receive curriculum in exchange for sharing details of their product. My son has a true love of science. He will read ahead on his science lessons and really enjoys all our science experiments we do. I think a huge part of the...
Southern Museum of Flight: Birmingham, Alabama
The Southern Museum of Flight is located near the Birmingham airport. In fact you can't get close to the airport without seeing the signs pointing you in the right direction. My husband is a pilot and his method of getting home this week meant he had to rent a car and...
McWane Science Center Birmingham, Alabama
Not all museums are created the same! Some times you find a museum that the kids and parents find educational AND fun. My family loves science, so getting to visit a science museum is always a good time for us. McWane Science Center is such a place for our family....
My Alabama State Park Bucket List
You want mountains? You like the beach? You like caves? You like water falls? Then come on over and visit us in Alabama. I have lived in Alabama most of my life and have seen a lot of the beautiful places my home state has to offer. But I still have a lot of spots my...
My Grandma: The Sweetest One
Martha "Reenie" Ginn June 23, 1916 - April 5, 2019 Since the original posting, Grandma has gone on to heaven. She was loved, treasured, and will be missed. My Grandma is 102 and every day we have with her is a gift. Dementia has taken some of her memories, but it...
BookShark’s Subject Overlap Makes For Better Learning
BookShark's Subject Overlap Makes For Better Learning I am a BookShark Brand Ambassador and did receive curriculum in exchange for sharing details of their product. There are so many things I love about Bookshark, our homeschool curriculum. The science is fun and we...
Why We Choose a Literature Based Curriculum Instead of Online Curriculum
I am a BookShark Brand Ambassador and did receive curriculum in exchange for sharing details of their product. When we first decided to homeschool our son I was a bit overwhelmed with all the options available. How would I know I was picking the correct one for our...
Pedal Through Paradise: Adventures at Chewacla State Park, Alabama
(Post originally written in 2019, updated in 2025.) The Chewacla State Park located near Auburn, Alabama was on our state park bucket list. We picked Chewacla as one our first Alabama parks to try out our new RV. It was near our home (only 2 hours away) and they have...
Life: The Little Moments That Create Lasting Memories
I propped myself up on my elbows, still groggy from my leisurely nap on the beach towel. I was momentarily in a state of confusion. That “where am I” feeling I sometimes get after a mid-day nap was followed by my brain trying to make sense of the last 24 hours. Yes, I...
Snap Circuits for Learning About Electricity
Playing with Snap Circuits is a great way to learn about electricity.
Alabama Bucket List
We have loved getting to see different parts of the world. Paris was incredible. We will never forget Sydney. But this year we are aiming to discover a different part of the world. Home. We are becoming tourists in our home state of Alabama. Last year I began our...
Homeschooling While Traveling
Homeschool and travel go hand in hand for many reasons. Flexibility in schedule being a huge reason we love to homeschool. Being able to travel when everyone else is in school is very beneficial (less crowds, cheaper accomodations). If we want to take a week off...
Georgia Aquarium
There are so many wonderful things I want to share with you about our trip to the Georgia Aquarium. Before You GoYou will do lots of walking. I knew this going in, but still didn’t wear the most comfortable shoes and my purse was loaded down when I should have carried...
Hey y'all! My name is Pamela!
It's so nice to meet you! Thanks for stopping by! I am a homeschool travel loving mom, so I decided I had every reason in the world to blog... so here I am.