by Tracy Becker | Aug 16, 2019 | Featured, Get Outside, Kids + Family
Recently, my daughter decided she wanted to ditch the training wheels from her bike. It only took an hour (and a little assistance from her dad) for her to gain the confidence she needed to pedal freely. She was so proud. And I was ecstatic. Finally, two of my three...
by Tracy Becker | Aug 5, 2019 | Do Stuff, Kids + Family
When I was a kid, the Berrien County Youth Fair was the pinnacle of my summer. Everything led to the fair. All year long, I worked with three different 4-H clubs; I cared for my rabbits; practiced with my dog (“sit” and “stay” kind of stuff); I...
by Tracy Becker | Jul 29, 2019 | Featured, Get Outside, Kids + Family
Even though fall is kind of here (and so is that word that starts with “S” that I dare not write), I’m still dreaming of beach days with my kiddos. Any mom knows that doing the beach with kids can feel like an Olympic sport, but certain beaches on...
by Tracy Becker | Jul 1, 2019 | Do Stuff, Get Outside, Kids + Family
I have always started summer by setting goals: a long list of things to do and people to see. Living in Southwest Michigan, the possibilities for warm-weather fun seem nearly endless. And as a teacher with three young children, my summer breaks are precious. So in the...
