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Browsing Archive: April, 2026

Independent Study Program Review

Posted by San Luis Obispo Mom on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, In : For Kids

Due to personal reasons, for spring, we've been on an Independent Study Program for my older son through our public school district.

Signing up was easy, since all of his grades have been recorded under the same district, there were no obstacles there for us. Schools do have deadlines to fill an application by a certain date throughout the year for Independent Study Programs so make sure you don't miss any of them. We attended an orientation weeks in advance and then picked up a Chromebook t...

DIY Unicorn Wool Felting Kit For Unicorn

Posted by San Luis Obispo Mom on Sunday, April 26, 2026, In : DIY

I bought this Wool Felting Kit to make a unicorn at Dollar Tree for $1.25 and although I had never made a wool felt item before, I thought it was really fun and worth it.

From start to finish, it took about an hour and a half to complete it but it was therapeutic and relaxing to make. I really enjoyed the process and it had instructions, all the wool colors and even the needle and foam pad to make it.

I ended up even having some felting wool leftover! Be careful though, I did stab my...

SLAM Diego Walk Off Grand Slam Padres Victory

Posted by San Luis Obispo Obispo Mom on Saturday, April 11, 2026, In : San Diego

Find "SLAM Diego" Padres merch!

On April 9, 2026, the Padres beat the Rockies with 7-3 in the 12th inning with a Walk Off Grand Slam Victory. This is rare in the history of MLB! I was there at that game in Gallagher's Square and it was a great celebration for those who stayed til the end like me! See video of energy at the end of the 12th inning.

That night, I also got a free Machado bobble head by being the first 40,000 to attend the game. They also release the New City Connect design for...

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San Luis Obispo Mom

San Luis Obispo County, California

Originally from San Diego, California, I'm a San Diego State University alumna, veteran's wife and mom of two kids who were born two years apart. After living on the East Coast for 6 years, we now reside in San Luis Obispo County and here, the exploration continues. In between work and momming it, I like to exercise.

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