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August 5, 2021

Skateboarding for Kids 101

Skateboarding is a fun and active way to spend time outside. It’s not only a great full-body workout, but it helps build core strength, balance, and confidence in kids. It’s one of those fast-action sports that are not only fun to watch, but a blast for kids to participate in. Today, Chelsea Furlong, a Virginia Beach photographer and skateboarding mom of two, shares all her tips for skateboarding with kids. Chelsea shares everything you need…

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April 5, 2021

Earth Day Challenge

In GOOD FOR NATURE, HOLIDAYS, INFORMATION, PRINTABLES

Do you feel like you should be doing more to help the environment, but don’t know where to start? Are you overwhelmed by all the “eco-friendly” products out there and how expensive they can be? Do you want someone to help guide you through easy ways to take small steps towards reducing your carbon footprint? We’ve got the answer for you! Introducing our very first ever EARTH DAY CHALLENGE! Introducing our Earth Day mini-challenge The Run Wild…

7 Ways to Ease Anxiety Using Nature

In GOOD FOR NATURE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

This year is destined to go down in the history books for a lot of things. Unprecedented high levels of stress and anxiety in parents, being one of them. More than possibly ever before, self-care for parents needs to be a top priority. Moms in particular, tend to take care of everyone but themselves, leading to overwhelm, burnout and exhaustion. Today, we have Chelsea Furlong, Virginia photographer and homeschooling mom of two, sharing 7 ways…

How to Stand Up Paddleboard with Kids

In BEACH, CANOE/KAYAK, FAVORITE GEAR, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SUMMER

Summer will soon be coming to an end soon, but right now there’s still plenty of time to get out on the water! One of the most fun outdoor water activities for families is stand up paddleboarding (SUP). Not only is stand up paddleboarding a great work-out, but standing upright on a paddleboard lets you look down into the water and really connect with the nature around you. Today, we have Chelsea Furlong, a professional…

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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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DIY earth friendly recycled plantable seed paper valentines

February 6, 2020

DIY Eco-friendly Plantable Seed Paper Valentines

In CRAFTS, GARDENING, GIFT GUIDE, GOOD FOR NATURE, HOLIDAYS

February is the month of love! We not only want to encourage you to spread love to friends and family, but to make sure you’re also loving on your planet. As Valentine’s Day approaches, parents are faced with trying to figure out what to send to class with the kids. We know plastic trinkets, individually wrapped candies, and pre-printed cards are fun and easy. But those things aren’t always great for the environment. This year…

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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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October 7, 2019

5 Fantastic Fall Books and Activities for Kids

In BOOKS, CRAFTS, FALL, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, OUTDOORS INSIDE

Fall is definitely in the air! One of our favorite ways to usher in a new season is to read books about the changing weather and what we can look forward to. We’re always on the lookout for fun books and ways to make outdoor learning exciting, so today’s post is a win-win. We have the amazing Chelsea, Virginia photographer, former teacher, and adventure mom of two, here sharing her family’s 5 favorite fall books…

15 Water Activities for Kids & Ways to Get Active on the Water

In BEACH, HIKE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SUMMER

It may be back to school season, but there’s still LOTS of summer left! Temperatures have been soaring around most of the U.S. over the last couple of weeks. It’s only natural that many of us have been gravitating toward the water to catch a break from the heat! Today, we have the amazing Chelsea Furlong, photographer and mom of 2, here with 15 kid-friendly ways to get active on the water this summer! Not…

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Chelsea Furlong

Skateboarding for Kids 101

Earth Day Challenge

7 Ways to Ease Anxiety Using Nature

How to Stand Up Paddleboard with Kids

15+ Activities to Celebrate Earth Day with Kids

DIY Eco-friendly Plantable Seed Paper Valentines

Eco-Friendly Holiday Tips, Swaps & Gift Ideas

5 Fantastic Fall Books and Activities for Kids

15 Water Activities for Kids & Ways to Get Active on the Water

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