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June 24, 2019

The Best Reef Safe Sunscreens for Kids

In BEACH, FAVORITE GEAR, GOOD FOR NATURE, INFORMATION, SUMMER

Summer is here and so is the sun! That means it’s more important than ever to make sure your kids are protected from the elements. Sunscreen is one way that you can keep your kids’ skin protected from the sun. However, we want to make sure that the products we’re using are not only safe for your kids, but safe for the planet. Climate change, pollution, and other environmental factors are slowly eroding the health…

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June 5, 2019

Ten Road Trip Safety Tips for Traveling with Kids

In FAMILY TRAVEL, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

We are led to believe road trips with kids are certain to be fraught with danger, frustration, endless whining, and so much stress. That can leave us with so much fear and trepidation that we may never strike out at all! However, road trips don’t have to be scary or intimidating. Car travel is a great way to get from point A to point B and provides amazing opportunities to see the country and spend…

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May 30, 2019

Meet the Creative Team

In INFORMATION

I am beyond excited to announce that we have added 11 amazing women to our Creative Team! This incredibly talented group of mamas will be sharing their adventures, advice and experiences with you here on the website. They’re spread across the US, Canada and the UK, with 36 kids between them (so they know what they’re doing!). They each have a unique voice, a knack for storytelling, gorgeous photography, adventurous souls and a passion for…

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May 20, 2019

Streamside Sensory Play

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

This post is all about turning a visit to your local stream into a sensory experience for the kids. Creeks and streams are full of amazing opportunities for kids to get immersed (literally!) in nature. Playing in or near a stream is not only a learning experience about the natural world around them, but it’s also a chance for kids to get wet, muddy and have a lot of fun! We’ve already covered all the…

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May 13, 2019

20 Benefits of Raising Kids Around Animals

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Animals are a part of many children’s lives and that’s a good thing because there are some truly amazing benefits of raising kids around animals. Animals large and small love, teach, delight, and offer a special kind of companionship for children and adults. Whether your companion animal is a dog, cat, fish, turtle, chicken, horse, hamster, lizard or pig, there are so many wonderful effects on kids that grow up having animals around. Benefits of…

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April 10, 2019

Tapping Trees & Making Maple Syrup with Kids

In INFORMATION, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

The process of making maple syrup is one that absolutely fascinates me. The whole concept of tapping trees, collecting sap and creating your own syrup is something I’ve been curious about and interested in for years! Today, the amazing and inspiring Leslie Alvis is back sharing her family’s adventures in tapping trees and making maple syrup on their family cattle farm in Ohio. The Alvis family takes maple syrup seriously. They have nearly 300 taps…

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April 4, 2019

20 Ways to Incorporate Nature into your Daily Life

In INFORMATION, OUTDOORS INSIDE, URBAN NATURE

While getting you outdoors with your kids is our main mission, we are also parents and know that’s not always easy or possible. Sometimes weather, work, illness, injuries, lack of daylight, chores or other circumstances keep us from getting outside as much as we want (or at all). In those instances, there are tons of ways you can bring the outdoors in. Today, we have Jessica Jackson here sharing 20 simple ways that you can…

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March 6, 2019

Sensory Processing Disorder & How to Incorporate Nature into Therapy

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

We all know that nature is good for our children’s minds, bodies and well-being. But what about those children that have a hard time processing natural occurrences like raindrops, birdsongs or the feel of grass under their feet? Sensory processing disorder is a common symptom of autism, however, most children with sensory issues are not on the spectrum. Today, I am beyond honored to bring you a post on how to incorporate nature and the…

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July 20, 2017

Tips for Capturing Amazing Sprinkler Photos

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, SUMMER, WATER

I am absolutely thrilled to bring you today’s guest post from Kristie of L Photographie on how to take amazing sprinkler photos of your kids this summer. Kristie is a great friend, a former sorority sister, and my family’s personal photographer. She’s also a wonderful teacher and has become one of my go-to resources for all things photography-related. Since it’s a million degrees outside, I thought this would be the perfect time to share this…

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June 12, 2017

Benefits of Creeking with Kids

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SUMMER, WATER

There are very few things my kids love more in life than playing in the water, whether that’s swimming in a pool, splashing in waves on the beach, running through the sprinkler or just hanging out in a bubble bath. My kids love water so much they volunteer to wash the dishes so they can play with the water in the sink. They get super excited about rainstorms because they know they can jump in…

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