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August 21, 2024

Herbalism with Kids: 5 Ways to Cultivate a Kinship with Plants

In CRAFTS, GARDENING, GOOD FOR NATURE, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, OUTDOOR SCHOOLS, RECIPES

As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is a deep connection to nature. Reconnecting with the earth through herbalism is a meaningful way to teach our kids about the wonders of the natural world. Herbalism isn’t just about plants; it’s about understanding our role in the ecosystem, fostering respect for all living things, and empowering our children with the knowledge to heal and nourish themselves from the earth’s bounty. Today,…

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May 4, 2023

Spring Foraging With Kids

In HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES, SPRING

Spring foraging is a great way to get the whole family outside after a long winter. There are so many flowers, plants, and mushrooms that can be foraged in the spring, but it is important for the health and safety of your family and the land that you know how to do it properly. Today, Illinois photographer and mom of three, Meghan Garriott, is here sharing tips for wild foraging with kids for springtime plants,…

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November 7, 2022

Camping Food Your Kids Will Love Eating & Making

In CAMP, Cooking, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES

One of the best parts of camping is the time spent in nature as a family. And, of course, time spent outside makes kids hungry! Those three meals a day (plus dessert and snacks, of course!) roll around with frightening regularity when you’re feeding hungry, active children on camping trips. But don’t worry! Camping food can be easy, fun, and delicious. And meals can involve the whole family (yes, even the kids). Today, Leslie Alvis,…

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November 2, 2022

Favorite Fall Recipes To Make With Kids

In Cooking, FALL, INFORMATION, RECIPES

Are you looking for some festive fall recipes to make with your kids? Need some delicious ideas for putting those pumpkins from the patch, apples from the orchard, and zucchini from your garden to good use? Well, today’s your lucky day! Wendy Cox, mom of 4 and garden educator from San Diego, California is sharing a variety of ways to use three popular and prevalent produce items as you cook with your kids this fall….

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April 14, 2022

Wild Violet Foraging with Kids & Color-Changing Simple Syrup

In OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES, SPRING

Wild violets are one of the very first sure signs of spring and the warmth it brings. Seeing that first colorful sign of spring after a long cold winter is such a happy sight. While most people may consider violets as a pesky weed that commonly grows in yards, we’re here to change your mind. Today, Meghan Garriott, Illinois mom of three, is here to tell you all about the benefits of wild violets and…

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March 29, 2022

Easter Nature Crafts for Kids

In CRAFTS, HOLIDAYS, RECIPES

Spring is officially here! And what a better way to enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and warmer temperatures that spring brings than by getting outside and collecting some nature treasures! What you do with your nature treasures is up to you, but we have some fun ideas! Today, Hannah Martin, UK mom and co-host of the YouTube show Hobie’s Nature Club is here with some fun and creative spring and Easter nature crafts for kids. …

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January 11, 2022

Cooking with Kids: 25+ Recipes To Make With Your Kids

In Cooking, RECIPES, WINTER

Cooking with kids is a great way to get young children involved in household duties. Cooking gives kids a sense of responsibility, it gets them excited about mealtime, it allows them to bond with you, and it increases their pride in their work. There are so many amazing benefits of cooking with kids. Today, we’re here to help convince you to get your kids involved in the cooking and meal-making process. We’ve got a list…

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November 18, 2021

Trail-Tested Kid-Approved Hiking Snacks

In FALL, HIKE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES

If you have kids, you know the importance of packing snacks for any outing. But what do you pack for a hike? You want something that’s easy packable, high on nutrients, fun for kids, and easy to eat on the trail. Today, Washington hiking mom of fours, RyAnn Peverly shares her family’s tried and tested hiking snacks for kids. She’s sharing her favorite recipes and variations on hiking snacks to make at home, plus some…

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October 8, 2021

Tips for Apple Picking with Kids

In FALL, FARM, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES

Apple picking in the fall is a time-honored tradition for our family. Each year during apple picking season, we head out to our local u-pick apple orchard and stock up on this delicious treat. The kids love the hay rides to the field and running through the rows of apple trees to find the best fruit. I love making a huge vat of apple sauce and how it fills my whole house with the sweet…

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September 13, 2021

How to Make Foraged Tree Tip Syrup with Kids

In CRAFTS, HIKE, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES, SPRING

Are you curious about foraging? Have you ever made anything edible with foraged materials you found in nature? Well, today’s post just may inspire you to get outside with your kids, collect a simple item from nature and then take it home to create a delicious simple syrup. Today, Sarah Warburton, photographer and mom of 2 living in the Swiss Alps, is here sharing advice on how to collect fir tree tips and make a…

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July 26, 2021

Outdoor Pizza Night: Cooking Pizza Outdoors with Kids

In Cooking, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES, SUMMER

Pizza is almost always a family favorite, even amongst the pickiest of eaters. And eating outdoors is an easy way to get kids outside in the summer! Plus, everyone knows that eating outdoors somehow makes the food taste better, right? If you love the smell of wood-fired pizza and you love eating outdoors, you’ll delight in our ideas for outdoor pizza cooking with kids! Jemma, Creative Team member, high school teacher, and mother of four,…

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