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While other kids were meeting Mickey Mouse at Disneyland, I grew up going to Glacier National Park and learning the difference between black bear scat and grizzly scat. My dad always joked that grizzly scat contains hikers’ bear bells. It’s how I learned to remember which bears were carnivores. For us Montanans, visiting Glacier, the holy grail of God’s country, was a given, a rite of passage. But for most of the national park’s annual visitors—3.1 million last year—Glacier is one for the bucket list. A woman kayaks on a calm lake in Glacier National Park, Montana. (Photo: Heath Korvola/Getty) If...

As the second largest city in Montana, Missoula is one of the most beautiful places to visit in America. You can chill out and relax, soaking in the North Rockies air and supreme wilderness. There are lots of places to visit for food, drinks, and arts, making it great for everyone. Here are ten things you should not miss on your next trip to Missoula. A Carousel for Missoula The next time you’re in search of family fun, be sure to visit the Missoula carousel! These hand-crafted animals each have their own story, and there’s something for everyone. Adults and...

There’s nothing that will brighten up your little one’s day like a brand new toy. But as they transition into their tween years (8-12 years), their old favourite toys get shoved to the back of the cupboard, completely forgotten, and they start to get harder to shop for. . By the time teenage years roll around, you’re probably struggling to get them off a screen and back into toys at all.  Tweens and teens are starting to become their own person – developing their own interests that will change as they grow up. That being said, it’s still possible to...

Homeschool Focus – Creating Memories ~ Episode 476 What is your homeschool focus? If it is not creating memories the children won’t remember what they learned. Sure learning is not always fun and games but there is a time to add a fun element to your homeschool day, and guess what? They won’t even know they are doing school. Our job as parents is to instill in our children a love of learning that will stay with them for a lifetime. Are you up to the challenge? I am! Join me on this episode of Vintage Homeschool Moms. Visit my...

Getting kids back in the groove for school can be tough..so here are some of our favorite STEAM toys that make educational learning exciting! I know my kids dread heading back to school, but if you make it fun it helps them get back in the swing of things while having fun! Thames & Kosmos always has the best STEAM kits that get kids engaged and wanting to learn while building, testing and using their imaginations.  About Thames & Kosmos:  Thames & Kosmos was founded in 2001 when a Rhode Island science museum director and her son partnered with a...