Last month on Dadding on the Road

Hi ,We spent last summer back “home” in Washington state. “Home” is such a fluid thing when your house is on wheels.Margaret McKenny Campground, Olympia, WA: Great trails, great location, and great price! (free with discovery pass)Dash Point State Pa...

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Apr 27, 2026
Drive day eats

Hi ,When we travel, the last thing we want to do is make food when we park. One of our favorite drive day staples is pot roast. It’s super simple, filling, and our rig can easily run an Instant Pot while we drive!Ingredients1-2 lb picnic roast (pork...

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Apr 20, 2026
I bet you didn't know this about homeschooling!

Hi ,Did you know I workamp? It’s got nothing to do with homeschooling, but it’s part of my world and I wanted to share it with you today. I hope that’s okay. In fact, just last week, I started a new workamping gig and enjoyed getting to know my new d...

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Apr 20, 2026
summer plans

Hi ,Over the past 4 years, we’ve gone south for winter, north for summer, and usually workamping. This year is no different as we’re getting ready for another summer of work (this time paid!). What do you like to do in the summer? Any great vacation...

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Apr 13, 2026
my luckiest story about teaching a child to read

Hi ,Before my oldest started walking, I was all about delayed education. I remember telling my friend that I'd wait until my kids were older before teaching them to read. I thought I had all the time in the world. Then, right about the time my oldest...

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Apr 11, 2026
Let's take a break and take a breath

Hey there, . With everything in the news cycle, it’s important to take some time for yourself. Have you heard about 4-7-8 breathing?4-7-8 breathing is a technique I recently learned about that is supposed to activate our body's natural relaxation and...

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Apr 07, 2026
what's new on the blog

Hi ,Hopefully, spring is well and truly established wherever you are. My family is almost to our summer spot, and it's already pretty warm! (This summer is going to be HOT!) And hopefully you have anything you need to do this spring scheduled (yearly...

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Apr 02, 2026
Last month on Dadding on the Road

Hi ,Continuing our trip up the 101, we discuss cheese mongers, nature centers, and state parks!Here are the posts you may have missed:Oregon Coast Aquarium, Newport, OR: One of the most unique aquarium facilities we've ever seen!Blue Heron French Che...

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Mar 30, 2026
Taking a step back

Hi ,I've been thinking a lot about what I want from my life and what I want to spend my time on. While I love the idea of earning a living from Gypsy Gameschooler, I have to face the fact that it's simply not happening. So, I've decided to take a ste...

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Mar 27, 2026
core belief

Hi ,I firmly believe that everyone does the best they can with what they have. This especially includes our kids. So often, kids get dismissed as lazy, argumentative, or overly emotional (and I'll admit, I fall into the habit sometimes, too!), but it...

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Mar 24, 2026