This category of posts includes all the ways we bring nature into our lives. Here you’ll find books and resources for living a nature-minded life and growing an outdoor family. You’ll also find inspiration for nature appreciation and study, green-living, and discussions about the benefits of living an outdoor life.
Do you need some tips on outdoor toy storage? Does your backyard sometimes look like a junk yard? Balls, ropes, toys, and random stuff hide the grass. And yet, the kids still complain there’s nothing to do outside? I’ve been there. I hated it. And if you’re like me you like to look out onto […]
Outdoor toy storage and rotation, the key to more backyard fun! Read More »
There are a few basic bear safety rules for keeping yourself and your kids safe around bears. Below, you’ll find various information, tips, and tidbits gathered from reliable North American sources. These are some of the topics we’ll discuss: The intention of this article is to arm you, not alarm you. Should we be worried
Bear safety tips you need to know (for families!) Read More »
We hear it all the time “kids need less screen time, more outside time”. Intentions aside, in today’s world of social fears, urban living, and over-scheduled lives, it’s hard to get your kids outside. It’s hard to get ourselves outside! We don’t need more lectures on why kids need outdoor time. Instead we need practical
10 tips to get your kids outside (practical tips from a regular mom!) Read More »
Sometimes just thinking about heading outside with your kids can feel overwhelming…. planning for all their possible needs…thinking about all the stuff you should bring along for baby’s safety…. trying to predict everything that could come in handy for the inevitable toddler tantrum on leaving the park, having brought the wrong snack, or a diaper
Packing your mom purse for outdoor adventure Read More »
We all need to get outside in the winter… there’s so many fun things to do in the snow! But, how do you stay warm and make sure your kids are staying warm in all that winter play? Read on for some simple tips on how to dress kids for snow and cold weather this
Toasty Tots – how to dress kids for the snow & cold (a parent’s guide) Read More »
“Orchids don’t make good houseplants; don’t buy an Orchid”. That was Grandma’s advice. And since I considered Grandma a gardening expert, I believed her. Yet, I couldn’t resist those tall exotic blooms and one day found myself leaving the grocery store with a beautiful white Orchid in hand. “Oh well I thought, I don’t know
Orchid care for beginners- it’s easier than you thought! Read More »
Experts tell us that babies need sensory stimulation for proper sensory development as they grow. For new parents, knowing which stimulation is best can be difficult. With every book you read, documentary you watch, or auntie you ask, the question of what’s the best baby stimulation seems harder and harder to answer. This post offers simple
Nature’s Nursery: Unlocking Optimal Baby Development Through Outdoor Stimulation Read More »
As the holiday season approaches it can be all too easy to get caught up in all the party planning, present wrapping, and cookie decorating. So, here’s a printable December outdoor activity calendar that will help remind you and your family to get outside, to have fun as a family, and to bring some joy
Printable December Activity Calendar 2023 (to get you and your kids outside) Read More »
Bring nature inside and make it the centerpiece of your thanksgiving dinner with these simple and inexpensive fall table decorations. Below you’ll find a collection of diy tablescape ideas perfect for your thanksgiving table or mantelpiece. Bring Nature to your Table Take a walk through your local woods and bring back some of the colors
Invite nature to dinner with these simple fall table natural decorations Read More »
Do you have any outdoor kids or adventuresome families on your shopping list this year? Or maybe, you’re an outdoor family and are looking for practical gifts to help get you and your kids outside. This guide full of outdoor gifts for kids is the perfect starting point for this year’s gift giving season! Below, you’ll
Explore the Outdoors: Must-Have Gear and Gifts for Kids & Families (2023 Edition) Read More »
