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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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January 6, 2022

Make Your Own Snow: 3 Simple DIY Snow Recipes for Kids

In CRAFTS, HOLIDAYS, NATURE SCHOOL, WINTER

Are your kids fascinated by snow? Want a fun way to play with snow inside, without needing to wrestle your kids into their winter gear? We have a fun sensory project for you! Today, Texas homeschooling mom of two, Lauren Cain is here sharing three DIY snow recipes for making your own sensory winter bin. All these variations are made with simple ingredients you probably already have at home. Let it snow!  Kids are fascinated…

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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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December 27, 2021

Outdoor New Year’s Day Activities for Kids:  Setting an Intention for the Year

In CHALLENGE, HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, WINTER

A new year is right around the corner and many parents make a resolution to spend more time outside with their kids. Spending time outside together can be fun, easy, and super beneficial for both the kids and the grown-ups! If getting outside more often with your kids is a goal for you this year, start the year off right and spend New Year’s Day outside! Today, Katie Fox, full-time RV-roadschooling mom of two, is…

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Holiday Candle Making with kids
December 23, 2021

Holiday Candle Making with Kids

In CRAFTS, HOLIDAYS, WINTER

As December peaks, we’re getting closer and closer to the holidays. If you’re looking for a fun, easy to make, nature-inspired gift idea, we have a great one! Today, Creative Team member Tine Voeten, Belgian mom of two, shares one of her family’s favorite holiday traditions – candle making! She’ll walk us through the process of how to make your own holiday candle with kids to light up your home or give out as gifts….

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Tree made from string and twigs
December 16, 2021

20 DIY Nature-Inspired Holiday Ornaments for Kids

In CRAFTS, HOLIDAYS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, WINTER

We love finding fun ways to incorporate nature into our home and decor. While it may be cold outside, now is a great time to get out into nature, collect some fun items, and get crafty! Today, Meghan Garriott, Illinois mom of three, is here with 20 nature-inspired holiday ornaments that you can make with your kids. These DIY ornaments are all made with items found in (and just outside) your home! Not only are…

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November 22, 2021

The Best Merino Wool Base Layers for Kids and Toddlers

In FAVORITE GEAR, GOOD FOR NATURE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, WINTER

We’ve all probably heard people rave about how merino wool is the best base layer for kids when playing outside in cold weather. But why is that? What’s so great about merino wool and why is it so expensive? Is it really worth it? And if so, which brands are the best? Our Creative Team member Somer Pickel, Appalachian mom of a whirlwind toddler, had the chance to test out seven brands that all make…

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adventuring with kids
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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March 26, 2021

Family Travel: Vista Verde Ranch, Colorado

In FAMILY TRAVEL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SKI/SNOW, WINTER

Are you looking for an unforgettable family vacation? Want to find a place full of memorable outdoor adventures for the entire family? Are you craving a luxurious guest ranch experience while you enjoy the beauty of a traditional dude ranch? We’ve found the perfect place. Today, Araceli Gonzalez, a California mom of three, is going to introduce you to Vista Verde Ranch. Vista Verde Ranch is located just north of Steamboat Springs in Colorado and…

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March 2, 2021

Owling with Kids

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, URBAN NATURE, WINTER

Have you ever spotted an owl in the wild? Have you heard one calling through the woods at dusk? Owls are fascinating, yet elusive birds, made even more mysterious by their silent flight and their nocturnal habits. But, finding owls isn’t impossible—you just have to know where and when to look. Today, Leslie Alvis, Ohio homeschooling mom of four shares her family’s experiences owling with kids and some tips for your own owling adventures. “When…

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February 23, 2021

60+ Indoor & Outdoor Snow Day Activities for Kids

In OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, OUTDOORS INSIDE, SKI/SNOW, WINTER

Snow days are the stuff of childhood dreams! A whole day off school to play in the snow sounds great to most kids. But, snow days are not always easy for parents. Many times, parents still have to work or take care of things around the house. While we’re all about getting kids OUTSIDE, we also know that sometimes you also need INDOOR games and activities to do when going outside isn’t possible. Today, we’re…

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