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7 skills your teens need to know before they Leave the House
It's overwhelming to realize all the grownup things you are now responsible for; especially when you don't now how to accomplish them. These seven skills are ones need to know when they move out of the house. Take time to teach them to be self starters while they are...
Updating Our Emergency 72 Hour Kits
I just pulled out our emergency 72-hour kits. I can't remember the last time we put these together and updated them. But based on the expired food and clothes that were way too small, I think it's been about 6 years! YIKES! It's definitely time to revamp and update...
Meal Prep and Recipes for College Students
How old are your kids? Are they cooking already? I know we've talked about having your kids cook more often, but now the deadline for your child to move out of the house is coming up fast! So let's get these kids ready to cook for themselves! During their high school...
Preparing Your High Schooler for College || Adult Children Series
My second oldest has been applying to colleges and I still can't believe I will soon have two college students. When it all began years ago, it snuck up on me pretty fast. We didn't even think Klai wanted to go to college. Now that we have a second child (Rykel)...
Helping Your Teen & Adult Children Get Ready for School || Adult Children Series
Now that I have almost TWO adult children, I've been dying to share how we have helped them through high school and have prepared them to leave the house. Moving out and transitioning into adulthood can be a huge step for teens. And as a teen or parent, you might not...
Summer Date Ideas with Spouse and Kids
At the beginning of the summer, I set a goal to take each of my kids on dates more frequently. We have been so busy that I haven't spent as much individual time with them as I would have liked. So over the last few months, I have put more effort into one on one dates...
First Aid Tips for Outdoor Play
We all know that with enough time spent playing outdoors someone is bound to get hurt. So I want to share some basic first aid tips and items you will want for outdoor play. Knowing what to do when your child is injured will help alleviate the panic you might feel and...
Best Cold Summer Dinner Ideas
It's time for some tasty summer meals that don't involve too much cooking! We have so many favorites. I frequently pull out my mother's cookbook because she has so many amazing recipes! Pro Tip: I cook extra meat when I make it for a meal, then use it for leftovers...
20 Ways to Cool Off From The Hot Summer Weather
Our kids love being outside, but summertime gets so hot. It's not fun if you can't keep cool. Here are 20 unique ways to cool off from the hot summer weather. My first tip and probably the most important is to drink LOTS of water! And make sure everyone else does too!...
20 Free Summer Family Outings
We love our summer family outings! It's fun to have an activity or two planned in the week that we can all do together. If you know me well you also probably know how much I love to find a good deal. A family activity for an affordable price and even better free is a...
10 Youtuber Summer Bucket list Activities!
We have done some crazy things being Youtubers! We love doing fun adventures and trying something new. Do you want to know what it's like to have a summer full of crazy YouTuber activities? I've made a list of the crazy things we've done that are SO fun! Print off our...
Using a Summer Schedule to Make Your Day Easier
When School is about to end we do a big SUMMER planning POW-WOW! We gather the whole fam & talk about their hopes & dreams for the Summer! What movie series do they want to watch, and what summer bucket list items do they want to do?? (Check out our REALLY fun...
TOA Gear SHIRT Sale!
Brighten your wardrobe with our fun TOA t-shirts. We have many colors and styles to choose from. There is something for the whole family! With our BIG spring sale, you get 20% off all TOA shirts. The sale ends May 21st so get yours today while supplies last. Happy...
10 Ways to Take Time for Yourself
Being a wife, mother, entrepreneur, and serving my neighbors can be exhausting. I notice how taking time regularly to rest and reset affects how well I handle all the demands day by day. This year I started taking more time for myself in the mornings and it has made...
27 Fun Family Activities to Try at Home or Near By
This year as a family we are focusing on connecting with each other. One way you can connect more with your family is by doing more activities that you know your kids will love. There are so many fun things you can do together. I made a list to help you decide what to...
One-on-one time with your child – date your kids
Date your kids! This is how we get to know our kids better and strengthen our relationship with our children. We like to go on one on one dates with them at least monthly. Sometimes it's with Mom, sometimes Dad and occasionally we do both parents. Dating our kids has...
2022 Remodels and House Tour
We have done many huge remodels since first moving into our home. In the last year, we have done 6 more big makeovers. It's time I share the major changes we made. Our house is our homeschool space and TOA workspace so it's a bit crowded and chaotic at times. The...
Preparing Family Pictures at Home
What’s up moms and ladies. We did some lifestyle family pictures today. I like to have it all planned out ahead of time. I highly suggest taking family pictures in your house because it can showcase your life and what it is like. Preparing family pictures at home can...
How to Spring Clean Your Home
I love a good spring cleaning after the cold winter months and Holiday's are over. It makes our house feel refreshed and I get organized again! This year we are doing a few makeovers including the theater and boy's room. Many things are being shifted around and were...
Boys Music Theme Bedroom Makeover
If you have a teenager or are a teen yourself then you'll probably agree that music is a huge part of almost any teenager's life. Our boys are no exception, they love music! This past year they bought an old vinyl record player and some small speakers at a local...
Facing My Fear of Alligators
While Jase and I were in Florida with friends, he planned yet another trip to face one of my biggest fears. Some of us in the family are really afraid of big predators (including me). Can you guess what terrifying predators there are in Florida? If you are thinking...
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Aloha,
Rachel is a vlogger and stay-at-home mom! When she's not filming fun videos for the "Ohana Adventure" and the "Rach Bennett" channels, she is sharing amazing lifestyle, travel, parenting, and homeschool tips here on the blog.
Jase is an entrepreneur, surfer, skater, fisherman, and the best dad ever! When he’s not creating silly Reels (@jasebennett), you can find him sharing adventures on the blog & great entrepreneurial tips on his podcast: The Decode.
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