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April 29, 2020

Tips for Photographing Family Hikes

In HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PHOTOGRAPHY

Hiking is one of our family’s favorite ways to spend time together outdoors. Along with our traditional outdoor hiking gear (backpack, water, snacks, etc.), I always bring my camera along to document our adventure. Some of my favorite photographs of my kids are from family hikes, as they explore and play. Today, we have the amazingly talented Kristen Ryan, Oklahoma mom of 2 and photographer extraordinaire, here to give us some tips, tricks, and advice…

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Earth Day Activities with kids
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 6, 2020

Tips For Capturing Puddle Jumping Pictures

In INFORMATION, PHOTOGRAPHY, SPRING

April is here and that means rain showers! Part of being a kid is getting to experience the joy of jumping in puddles! There aren’t too many kids that can resist a good messy puddle! We want to give you permission to let your kids get messy, muddy and have fun! And while they’re enjoying all the stomping and splashing, your mission is to capture some photos of all that puddlicious joy! Today, Brandi Rondinelli,…

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March 19, 2020

10 Outdoor Social Distancing Activities for Kids in a City

In GEOCACHING, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PRINTABLES, SPRING, URBAN NATURE

With social distancing firmly in place and schools being closed for the foreseeable future, parents all across the country are trying to figure out what to do with your kids. While it’s probably no surprise to anyone reading this website, we HIGHLY recommend getting outside and into nature with your kids. But only if that’s a safe and viable option. If you have access to the great outdoors and time to spend, by all means,…

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January 31, 2020

Hidden Benefits of Outdoor Winter Play for Children

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, WINTER

As the old saying goes, “Variety is the spice of life!” And nothing provides quite a much variety throughout life as the changes of the seasons. When the seasons change, a whole host of new outdoor activities become available for families and for children. And winter is no exception. Today we have Ginny from 1000 Hours Outside, a homeschooling mom from Michigan (where it is a balmy 21 degrees outside, which may actually feel quite…

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January 27, 2020

Hiking With A Toddler

In FAVORITE GEAR, HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Hiking with kids of any age is always an adventure. But, hiking with a toddler (age 1-3) presents its own set of unique challenges and obstacles. However, we believe that hiking with our kids, even in those difficult toddler years, is incredibly beneficial, rewarding and (dare we say) fun! Whether you’re hiking in national parks or on local trails close to home, making the extra effort to go hiking with a toddler is worth it…

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January 10, 2020

Winter Fort Building with Kids

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, WINTER

Colder temperatures do not mean the fun of fort building has to stop! For many in the warmer climates, it’s actually the best time of year to head to the woods to build some forts!  Winter fort-building is so much fun, with definite perks. In the winter, the risk for snake encounters goes down and the ticks (and mosquitoes) die off, leaving the woods much more pleasurable! There are so many different ways to build…

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Eco-friendly stocking stuffers
December 12, 2019

Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips, Swaps & Gift Ideas

In FAVORITE GEAR, GIFT GUIDE, GOOD FOR NATURE, INFORMATION

For many, the holidays are a time of celebration, gift-giving, and abundance. This is the time of year we tend to overspend, over-indulge and make a lot of choices based on what’s easy and convenient. However, we’re all aware of the desperate shape of our planet and how much it needs our help. Now is a great time to make some deliberate decisions to be more eco-friendly in your actions and support brands and companies…

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December 3, 2019

Teaching Kids to Fly Fish & Best Fly Fishing Gear for Kids

In FAVORITE GEAR, FISH, INFORMATION, MCFAMILY, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Fly fishing is a beautiful, peaceful, yet very intimidating sport. Fly fishing requires abundant patience, intense focus and lots of determination. Those aren’t usually qualities possessed by small children. However, teaching kids to fly fish doesn’t have to be overwhelming or daunting. We’re here to give you some fun and easy ways to introduce kids to fly fishing and help you share the love of fishing with your kids. We’ve got great advice for getting…

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November 13, 2019

Outdoor Activities for Babies

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

We all know the importance of getting your kids outside and into nature. The benefits of spending time in the great outdoors are not limited to children. They also extend to new parents and babies. Taking an infant on outdoor adventures may sound crazy or overwhelming, but we’re here to tell you that even small amounts of time spent outdoors will do wonders for you and your baby’s health, mood, and spirit. Today, we’re sharing…

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October 29, 2019

How to Have a Screen-Free School Week

In FALL, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

In our fast-paced world, it can be challenging to set screens aside and engage full-on with the things and the people right in front of us. Kids are bombarded with a plethora of fun games, shows, videos and apps designed to suck them in and keep them in front of a screen. As parents, we know that screen time can be detrimental to kids and we’d all like to be better about getting our kids…

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