With this year of homeschool, I’ve noticed that some of the routines I had when the kids were much younger (and home more often) are back!  One of those routines? Built-in Adventures.

Built-in Adventures are when we incorporate something fun and enjoyable, usually outdoors, into an errand (post office, grocery shopping, etc).  We feel good about being productive, but also satisfy our fun, adventurous spirits.

Just as a few snow flurries were starting to fly late last week, I decided it was time for a car wash.  Whether or not getting a car wash before a snowstorm was a good decision is debatable. However, my car did need a good wash.  Plus, the coupon I had for a free wash was burning a hole in my pocket!

A car wash for my kids is an adventure in and of it self!  As I thought it over though, I also realized that this outing could be even more than a fun urban hike in a nearby neighborhood.  Some aspects of the kids homeschool studies/assignments could be incorporated in the adventure! Win-win-win.

Join us our adventure on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill (and see how we incorporated school assignments) by playing the video below!

Info to Know from our Queen Anne/Kerry Park Video

• Kerry Park
  • 211 W Highland Drive, Seattle WA 98119
  • The playground below Kerry Park is actually called Bayview-Kinnear Park
• Washington Park Arboretum
  • 2300 Arboretum Drive E, Seattle WA 98112

Do you plan built-in adventures for your kids? We’d also love to hear about your favorite viewpoints–where in the world would you like to be taking in the view?

Are you subscribed to our YouTube channel? We’d love to see you over there, and would also appreciate your support!