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Camping During COVID: Here’s How It Went
We finally had a chance to try camping during COVID! The best camping season in Texas is just getting started. It’s way too hot in the summer to camp in any fun way. In the Spring, we were in total lockdown.
So this past weekend was our first chance to go camping in a long while. Here’s the breakdown of how it went in case you are interested:
Camping During COVID: Group
The close friends that we have been quarantining with invited us to go camping with them. Matt and I dragged our feet on securing a spot at the same campground. By the time I finally got around to … Read More
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Halloween During COVID: What We Are Doing
Given everything going on in the United States right now, I find myself craving a little levity and joy! That’s why I’ve been wondering about Halloween during COVID.
The CDC recommends against trick-or-treating. That recommendation makes sense as a blanket declaration for the country. I feel okay evaluating the situation in our individual context.
We are definitely canceling our annual Halloween party on the cul-de-sac where we invite the whole neighborhood. However, I do feel okay inviting one other family over and staying in our backyard. Then we can trick-or-treat—being careful to stay very far away from others, to wear masks, to socially distance, and not touch the candy immediately. … Read More
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Favorite Game with Kids: What We Are Loving
Joanna recently recommended what has become our new favorite game with kids! It’s called Too Many Monkeys. I find that it’s the right blend of critical thinking + sheer luck for my children’s ages. They are 9 and 7 years-old.
Well, the game doesn’t involve that much critical thinking. But you do have a choice about whether to take the card from the discard pile or from the face-down stack. And there are several things to remember, such as what the elephant card means, what the “my name is” card means, what to do if you draw a raccoon, and who has how many piles and who gets to … Read More