Marian V. (Marian), Author at Hot Chocolatico

Currently Reading with the Teens: From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death

This book is absolutely fascinating! We picked it up as part of this year's Geography Curriculum. Fascinated by our pervasive fear of dead bodies, mortician Caitlin Doughty set out to…

Slow Travel Travel

Creativity – An Unexpected Side Effect Of Travel

It has been almost three months since we left the United States, and it has been quite the roller coaster. We’ve loved exploring Mexico, missed the comforts and friends from…

Destinations Travel

Avatar could have been filmed in Hidalgo, Mexico! – Grutas Tolantogo

We couldn't resist taking advantage of our time in central Mexico to enjoy a quick getaway to the stunning Grutas Tolantongo. We left Querétaro at around 8:00 a.m. and arrived…

Family Routines & Rhythms Lifestyle

Learning to Adapt: Our Second Week of Worldschooling.

Our first week in Mexico flew by in the best possible way! We were in full vacation mode—soaking in the sights, getting our bearings, and diving headfirst into daily adventures.…

Destinations Travel

Querétaro, Mexico – Walking El Centro

Symbolism in the painting Casa de Juarez by Daniel Lezama 2009

Destinations Travel

We made it to Mexico!

After our first stop in Queretaro, Mexico we are already learning valuable lessons. This is how the journey went: We were still unloading clothes from our suitcases at the hotel…

Homeschooling Lifestyle

What Do We Want Out of Home Education or Homeschooling?

Every year, before we embark on our homeschooling journey, we ask ourselves this question to ensure we stay focused on why we do what we do. It's easy to fall…

Family Routines & Rhythms Lifestyle

Homeschool Rythm

A homeschool rhythm refers to the flow and structure of a homeschool day or week. It's a flexible, often intuitive routine that organizes learning activities, breaks, chores, and other daily…

Homeschooling Lifestyle

5 Tips for Homeschooling Success

Homeschooling looks different for everyone; that is the beauty of individualized learning. Nonetheless, some basic things will ensure that no matter your approach to homeschooling, it will be a great…

Homeschooling Lifestyle

10 reasons why we chose to homeschool

Homeschooling is not something that was on my radar when I had children. When It was time for my younger two to go to school, I sent them gingerly. For…