O is for Ostrich Fishing

Ever wonder if a roadside attraction is worth the money? Well, the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch near Picacho Peak, just off Interstate 10 between Phoenix and Tucson is. It’s absolutely crazy. Just how do you fish for ostrich? With grapefruit halves, of course!...

H is for Homeschooling

We are a homeschooling family. We started when child #1 was in preschool and thought we’d give the kids a strong foundation in reading, writing, and math before sending them off to public school around third grade. Child #1 is technically now in 7th grade, but in some...

Spring Break Fun at the Memphis Zoo

We studied Egypt earlier this school year so a trip to Memphis, Tennessee was a nice alternative to traveling to the real Egypt. Just think: a pyramid (overlooking the Mississippi instead of the Nile), and hieroglyphs, and an obelisk all in one handy spot!  ...