Category Archives: Preparation

The Becker and Bonga Families

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

When I first came up with the idea of a one year family road trip, I thought it was somewhat unique. Now I keep my eyes peeled for others doing the same and I find families all over the world doing it. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Teacher Misconduct in California

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

Here’s an article from The Orange County Register about statistics on teacher misconduct in California  

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Child Safety in crowded places

Posted on April 22, 2012 by

When I was very young, my parents took me to the Los Angeles Zoo along with my brothers. I don’t recall how old I was – perhaps 7 or 8, but I wandered away from my parents to investigate a … Continue reading →

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Teacher accused of abusing special-ed students

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

From the Orange County Register today. Teacher accused of abusing special-ed students Orange special-education teacher Daniel Lentini is accused of punching, straddling and standing on top of his first- through third-graders. http://www.ocregister.com/news/lentini-350389-engler-james.html

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Sleep in a Treehouse!

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

Have you ever wanted to spend the night in a treehouse? I’m not talking about your kids’ treehouse in the back yard. I’m talking about a real house -  in a tree! Ever since I saw Disney’s The Swiss Family Robinsonas … Continue reading →

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Workamping and other ways to earn a living in an RV

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

I learned a new word recently – workamping. The word was coined and trademarked by Greg and Debbie Robus of Workamper.com back in the 80′s. You can read more about their story on their website. The concept, however, of combining … Continue reading →

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Discovery Science Center / Star Wars Exhibit – Santa Ana, California

Posted on April 8, 2012 by

When we actually get started on our trip, I plan to write reviews for the benefit of others as well as a way to refresh my aging memory. Until then, I’ll start in my own back yard with places I … Continue reading →

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U-Haul Road Trip Travel Game for Kids & a pair of entrepreneurs

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

My brothers and I used to play The License Plate Game when we were kids on road trips with our parents. See who can find all (or the most of) fifty states represented by vehicle license plates first. I’ve had our boys play … Continue reading →

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eLearning: Leveling the Playing Field in Government Schooling

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

Reblogged from The Education Vigilante: Want the world’s best teacher for you child? You’ve just found it here. No, not me. It’s the internet! Why subject your kid to the mediocre monopoly in government-run schooling? If you haven’t seen Sal … Continue reading →

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A Letter to the Catechumens

Posted on April 1, 2012 by

Martin Luther wrote his Small Catechism in order to assist fathers in the teaching of their children at home, the truth of God’s Word. Over time, for a variety of reasons, that duty has fallen to the Church. In our … Continue reading →

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