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April 14, 2022

Wild Violet Foraging with Kids & Color-Changing Simple Syrup

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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April 4, 2022

100+ Spring Outdoor Activities for Kids

In CRAFTS, GARDENING, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SPRING

Spring is in the air! I’m so excited to officially welcome you to the season of green and growth! As the weather warms back up and the sun stays up later, it’s the perfect time to get those kids outside. After a long winter with bitterly cold temperatures and lots of time spent inside, we couldn’t be more excited to get outside into the sunshine, get dirty, and be active. It’s so important to make…

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March 10, 2022

How to Successfully Complete a Seasonal Spot Photography Project

In CHALLENGE, FALL, HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, SPRING, SUMMER

You probably already know by now, but we’re pretty obsessed with photos here at Run Wild My Child. We know a photograph is more than a pretty picture – it’s a snapshot in time. Photography is a way to capture a moment in our children’s lives, a glimpse into the past, a fleeting memory forever preserved. We know how quickly time move, seasons change, and children grow up. Photography is a way to capture those…

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December 29, 2021

Tips for Spending More Time Outside with Your Kids in the New Year

In FALL, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SPRING, SUMMER, WINTER

The new year means a fresh new start and is the perfect time to reconsider your priorities. We hope this year you’ll choose to be more intentional with how much time you spend outside with your kids. Kids today need outdoor time (away from screens) now more than ever. If you want a sure-fire way to raise happier, healthier kids, spending more time outside is your answer! Today, Las Vegas photographer and mom of four,…

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October 1, 2021

How to Have Adventure Days with Kids

In FALL, GOOD FOR NATURE, HIKE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SPRING, SUMMER, WINTER

Connecting with our children isn’t always easy. Finding the time for special adventure outings can be even more of a challenge. Life is busy and, as we all know, life with children is even busier. But, what if we told you that elaborate adventures aren’t necessary? Getting outside with your kids doesn’t have to be a challenge. You just need some simple ideas and an adventurous mindset! Today, Angie Mahlke, photographer and Minnesota mom of…

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Boy picking tree tips from a fir tree in spring

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…

Tips for Sandcastle Building With Kids

In BEACH, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SPRING, SUMMER, WATER

If you’ve ever been to the beach (or even played in a sandbox), you know that building a sandcastle is a fun and easy outdoor activity for kids. Making small structures out of wet sand is easy enough for even the smallest kids. However, building elaborate sandcastles with towers, details, bridges, and moats takes a bit more skill, patience, and expertise! California mom and founder of Wonder Club Explorers, Michelle Garret had the chance to…

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July 6, 2021

DIY Pressed Flower Butterfly Wings for Kids

In CRAFTS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SPRING, SUMMER

If your kids are anything like mine, they probably love playing dress-up and pretend. Kids have the most amazing imaginations! We love finding ways to make fun costumes, accessories, and dress-up items from things we already have at home or can find in nature. Today, Megan Rigdon, Maryland photographer and mom of three is here to show us exactly how to make beautiful DIY pressed-flower butterfly wings for kids. DIY butterfly wings These DIY butterfly…

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April 30, 2021

Kite Flying with Kids

In BEACH, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PARK, SPRING, SUMMER

Springtime means warm breezes and sunny days – perfect weather for flying a kite. Children absolutely love flying kites and it’s easier to do than you think. Flying a kite is one of those activities that people often talk about, but never get around to doing. Today, we want to change that and challenging you to take your kids out for a kite flight! We’ll walk you through the steps of how to choose a…

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April 29, 2021

Outdoor Rainy Day Activities for Kids

In FAVORITE GEAR, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SPRING, SUMMER, WATER

It’s raining, it’s pouring! So, now what? When it’s rainy outside, you have two options: stay inside and let your kiddos run amuck, or get outside and enjoy some outdoor rainy day activities for kids! In my opinion, this isn’t a hard one – let’s go and play in the rain! We know that most rainy day activity posts are usually about things you can do inside, but that’s not our style! There is so…

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April 12, 2021

7 Family-Friendly Places to Explore in Illinois

In BEACH, BIKE, CAMP, FAMILY TRAVEL, HIKE, LOCAL GEMS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PARK, SPRING, SUMMER, WATER

Illinois might not be on the very top of your family’s outdoor adventure bucket list. But, this Midwest state just might surprise you with some really incredible hikes and trails, amazing state parks, camping options, lake adventures, and more! Today, Creative Team member Meghan Garriott, Illinois mom of 2 (soon to be 3) shares 7 of her family’s favorite free family-friendly places to explore in Illinois! (try saying that five times fast!) If you’re in…

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Wild Violet Foraging with Kids & Color-Changing Simple Syrup

100+ Spring Outdoor Activities for Kids

How to Successfully Complete a Seasonal Spot Photography Project

Tips for Spending More Time Outside with Your Kids in the New Year

How to Have Adventure Days with Kids

How to Make Foraged Tree Tip Syrup with Kids

Tips for Sandcastle Building With Kids

DIY Pressed Flower Butterfly Wings for Kids

Kite Flying with Kids

Outdoor Rainy Day Activities for Kids

7 Family-Friendly Places to Explore in Illinois

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