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April 5, 2021

Earth Day Challenge

In GOOD FOR NATURE, HOLIDAYS, INFORMATION, PRINTABLES

Do you feel like you should be doing more to help the environment, but don’t know where to start? Are you overwhelmed by all the “eco-friendly” products out there and how expensive they can be? Do you want someone to help guide you through easy ways to take small steps towards reducing your carbon footprint? We’ve got the answer for you! Introducing our very first ever EARTH DAY CHALLENGE! Introducing our Earth Day mini-challenge The Run Wild…

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March 18, 2021

National Let’s Laugh Day Done the Nature Way

In BOOKS, HOLIDAYS, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SPRING

To all the jokesters, punny people, pranksters, and lovers of laughter…your day is here! This is snow joke! There really is a day 100% devoted to enhancing the laughter in this world and this post is all about sharing laughter with others! Run Wild My Child is all about getting families outside, so together let’s celebrate National Let’s Laugh Day the nature way. {This post contains affiliate links.} National Let’s Laugh Day What does it…

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February 1, 2021

Valentine’s Day Outdoor Activity: Nature Heart Hunt

In HIKE, HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and that typically means a whole lot of love and hearts! Let’s embrace the hearts and invite nature to be our valentine this year. Today, Creative Team member, Katie Fox, an RV-living roadschooling mom of 2, takes us on an outdoor nature heart hunt. She shows us how we can take this love-filled holiday outside and enjoy time together as a family, connecting with each other and nature….

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January 4, 2021

Our Favorite Adventures of 2020

In FAMILY TRAVEL, HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Happy 2021, friends! We are so excited to wish farewell to 2020 and to start a new year of adventures with you. No matter who you were or where you lived, 2020 was probably a tough year. And while it had its challenges for everyone, there were also a lot of amazing things that came out of those difficult times. We seemed to all feel a big shift towards what really matters, like family, nature,…

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December 9, 2020

Dried Fruit Holiday Garland

In CRAFTS, HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, WINTER

We love holiday crafts, projects, and traditions. If you’re looking for a fun new tradition to start with your kids, making dried fruit garland is a great one! This fun and easy project is made from natural items, is eco-friendly, and easy enough for little kids to help with. Plus, you’ll end up with a beautiful decoration to hang on your mantle, tree, or cozy spot of your choosing! Today, the uber-talented Tiffany Griffin, Texas…

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November 30, 2020

Nature-Themed Holiday Books for Kids

In BOOKS, HOLIDAYS, NATURE SCHOOL, WINTER

With the holidays fast approaching, we wanted to put together a big list of some of our favorite nature-themed holiday books for kids. We hope this list will help you find the perfect books for celebrating the season with your children. Add a few of these to your Christmas wishlist, shopping list, gift-giving list, or library list. {This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through one…

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October 15, 2020

DIY Fall Fairy Garden in a Pumpkin

In CRAFTS, FALL, HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES

Fall is such a magical time of year! The turning leaves, the beautiful colors and the crisp cool air! It’s also a great time for nature crafts and getting outside to play! One of our favorite ways to spark imagination and creative play in our kids is through fairy gardens. Today, Megan Rigdon, Maryland photographer and mom of three is sharing tips on how to create a fall-themed fairy garden with children! She’s included materials…

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April 14, 2020

15+ Activities to Celebrate Earth Day with Kids

In BEACH, BIKE, CRAFTS, GARDENING, GOOD FOR NATURE, HIKE, HOLIDAYS, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SPRING, WATER

Earth Day is next week and the world needs you and your actions! There are so many things parents and kids can do to help protect, preserve and restore our planet – from cleaning up, to recycling, composting, planting a garden or just enjoying the beauty of nature! Today, we have Chelsea Furlong (professional photographer and eco-conscious mom of 2) here with 15+ eco-friendly activities kids and families can do together to celebrate Earth Day….

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April 8, 2020

How To Make Natural Dye For Easter Eggs

In CRAFTS, HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES, SPRING

Spring brings with it blooming flowers, rain showers, and Easter eggs! If you’re like us, you’re probably stuck at home right now looking for things to do with the kids (here’s a huge list if you need more ideas for outdoor spring activities for kids). Dying eggs with natural ingredients one of those activities (#88)! It’s also a super fun social distancing activity for the whole family. Today, Texas photographer and mom of two (with…

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DIY earth friendly recycled plantable seed paper valentines

February 6, 2020

DIY Eco-friendly Plantable Seed Paper Valentines

In CRAFTS, GARDENING, GIFT GUIDE, GOOD FOR NATURE, HOLIDAYS

February is the month of love! We not only want to encourage you to spread love to friends and family, but to make sure you’re also loving on your planet. As Valentine’s Day approaches, parents are faced with trying to figure out what to send to class with the kids. We know plastic trinkets, individually wrapped candies, and pre-printed cards are fun and easy. But those things aren’t always great for the environment. This year…

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December 18, 2019

Winter Solstice Family Traditions & DIY Ornaments

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, GOOD FOR NATURE, HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, WINTER

The Winter Solstice is quickly approaching. December 21 marks the first day of winter (here in the Northern Hemisphere), which is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. The days ahead will be longer and brighter, which calls for a celebration in my books! Many families adopt traditions for the Winter Solstice that they do every year to get outside and celebrate the change of the seasons. Traditions help us remember the…

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HOLIDAYS

Earth Day Challenge

National Let’s Laugh Day Done the Nature Way

Valentine’s Day Outdoor Activity: Nature Heart Hunt

Our Favorite Adventures of 2020

Dried Fruit Holiday Garland

Nature-Themed Holiday Books for Kids

DIY Fall Fairy Garden in a Pumpkin

15+ Activities to Celebrate Earth Day with Kids

How To Make Natural Dye For Easter Eggs

DIY Eco-friendly Plantable Seed Paper Valentines

Winter Solstice Family Traditions & DIY Ornaments

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