As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.
Rooted at home, strong enough to go out into the world. Homeschool, travel, food, and everyday life, DC family style.
Exploring Mount Vernon With Kids
A short drive from home and centuries back in time: the gardens, the mansion, the boys’ hundred questions on the way there. One of our favorite local field trips.
Read the story →Prehistoric Bento Lunch
Dinosaur-obsessed boys get a dinosaur-shaped lunch, a simple, silly bento that turns an ordinary Tuesday into the best part of the day.
Get the recipe →Indoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids
Stuck inside on a rainy day doesn’t mean learning stops. This free-printable scavenger hunt keeps curious kids busy, moving, and off screens.
Try the scavenger hunt →Art Birthday Party
Our creative one turned five, so we built the whole party around what he loves most: drawing, painting, and making up stories. As it comes.
Read the story →Come say hi
@formommysdragons
This is where the real-time stuff lives, figuring out homeschool, travel, and dinner together, one day at a time.
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- A fun kid’s podcast: Melon’s House Party
- Back to school ideas
- Zo Zo Zombie weird fun for kids
- Indoor Scavenger Hunt For Kids
for mommy’s dragons
DC-area homeschool, travel, and everyday joy, guiding families to adventure, one field trip at a time.