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Happy One Year Anniversary!!
One year ago … We said our good byes to friends, family, and everything that we have ever known in life to move Across the sea, and embark on the journey of a lifetime. The process of purging, packing and leaving was exciting and incredibly gut wrenching at the same time. Leaving behind family, friends and the home that we got…
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Things to do in Barbados… with Kids!!
The kids had mid-term break for school not too long ago which gave us the opportunity to explore new as well as one of our favorite spots on the island. Somewhere new was Ocean Acres Animal Sanctuary which has been on Kira’s wish list since we arrived on the island nearly 1 year ago. We had a great afternoon…
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The Flip the Script Family UNSCRIPTED: 25 Questions We Asked Our Kids on Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day!! Here are 25 questions you can ask your kids on Mother’s Day. List of questions courtesy of: https://www.thesamanthashow.com/25-questions-to-ask-your-kids-on-mothers-day/ This has become somewhat of a Flip the Script Family annual tradition for Mother’s and Father’s Day. Ask your kids these questions and comment on this video with your favorite responses! We would love to hear them! Share any…
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Seeing Changes
In deciding to uproot our family for this incredible adventure we find ourselves in at the moment, our primary focus was centered around our children. We couldn’t shake that feeling of giving them a unique opportunity that would hopefully impact them in great ways to become the best versions of themselves. After wrapping up a parent/teacher conference we were advised…
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The Flip the Script Family UNSCRIPTED: Kids Edition- Month One in Barbados
Another impromptu live session, this time with the kiddos! We chat about how life is going for them after leaving all they have known in the USA to move to Barbados. They share their favorite things thus far as well as some things they miss from their hometown. Don’t miss their thoughts on daddy’s driving on the island!! 😂 Thanks…
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In the Kitchen with Kira… and Preston: 3 Ingredient Cookies
The Flip the Script Family homeschooling tactics are ever changing. In an effort to minimize the stress and battle of homeschooling on some days, we decided to meet with the kiddos and seek their input as to the activities they really enjoy in school. We ran with their ideas and have worked to focus on incorporating more of the “loved…
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Treat People Equally: The voice of a 7 year old
Our kids are listening! As much as we try to protect them and shield them from the scary aspects of the times we are living in… they are aware. Take the time to create a safe and inviting space for them to process their thoughts, fears, questions and have the difficult conversations together. Kira loves making videos about anything and…
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Big Sister Pranking Little Brother
What happens when you are quarantined and forced to spend 24/7 with the exact same people while sheltering in place… for months on end? For a particular 7 year old girl, she has resorted to pranking all members of the family. The easiest target has been a poor 4 year old little brother!
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Family Adventures on the River
Quarantine has us staying closer to home these days rather than traveling so we decided to invest in another inflatable kayak so we can head out on the water together. Our maiden voyage was this past weekend. 🛶 We are fortunate enough to live close to the Cosumnes River Preserve and managed to get out onto the water with nobody else…
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Life through the eyes of a 7 year old
Ms. Kira is not one to shy away from the camera! This girl has been begging for her own YouTube channel for years. You will almost always hear her chatting away with herself whether it be while brushing her teeth, fixing up a snack or attempting to teach others something new. When asked who she is talking to she will…