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.
Here it is! Another nature challenge! Except this isn’t your typical nature challenge. This family nature challenge was made with busy lives in mind. Is this the challenge for you and your family? Read on to decide. But first, is it a challenge, or a course? Well, you could make an argument for either term. […]
A Mini-Course to Challenge Your Family’s Nature Connections Read More »
Jouranaling is one of the best things you can do for overall well being. And, many would agree that getting outside into nature is one of the best things you can also do for your health… so, what if you combined the two? What if you could do a quick daily reflection on your outdoor
Your monthly outdoor activity tracker | printable journal page Read More »
Did you know that Take Them Outside had a private resource library? What’s in the Resource Library All freebies and downloadables that I’ve created for Take Them Outside readers are put into the library. You’ll find things like: How do you access this fantastic printables resource library? All you have to do is sign
A Resource Library for all your outdoor printable needs! Read More »
Are you on the hunt for some beautiful gifts for the garden lover in your life? This collection of Etsy handmade and unique gifts for gardeners is is sure to give you a few great ideas… maybe you’ll even see a few things for yourself! All these items have been found on Etsy (an online
Handmade and Unique gifts for gardeners Read More »
Find out about this new, exciting challenge for you and your family. Is it time to unplug, get connected, and re-wild your family? So here’s the deal. Are you ready to face that over-filled family calendar? Are you ready to challenge yourself? Are you ready to take back the responsibility of letting kids be kids?
Join the Wild Week Challenge to unplug and reconnect! Read More »
One of the most precious things in a parent’s life is to have the opportunity to re-live the joy and wonder of childhood. Did you know you’d be given this gift when you had your first child? I didn’t know how much I would appreciate and enjoy this second chance. Also, I didn’t know how
Mom’s guide to exploring nature with babies Read More »
Homeschooling, wildscholling, unschooling, forest schools, play-based learning, nature emersion, living books, nature study, loose parts, Montessori, Charlotte Mason, and on and on and on… Do these terms mean anything to you? I’ve been coming across them a lot lately… maybe I’ve been spending too much time reading child development books and surfing the facebook feed.
Homeschool and nature connections | a mom interview Read More »
Seeds are powerful. They are tiny and tough, resilient and creative, potent and productive. As I rummage and sort through my seed collection, I am touched by the story of each seed…. The story of garden seeds is inextricable from the human story, and stories are powerful. ~ Lorrie Shoettler Your connection to nature is
Gardening and Wellbeing | A Love-Seed Story Read More »
I don’t get my kids outside everyday. I might want to take them outside and they won’t go. Or, maybe it’s cold and I don’t want to go outside either. Am I a hypocrite? Sometimes the kids just say “no” even if I’m standing at the door dressed and ready for adventure. I can’t force
Becoming an outdoor family with Take Them Outside Read More »
Have you ever stopped your child from trying something because you were afraid they might get hurt or because you thought they’d fail? Does this sound familiar? “Get down off that rock.” “Don’t go so high in that tree.” “How about you try an easier sport?” I know I’ve said these words before. And you
Raising a Confident Child | How I Failed Her by Thinking She Couldn’t Do It Read More »
