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May 25, 2021

Raising Chickens with Kids

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, FARM, GOOD FOR NATURE, INFORMATION, URBAN NATURE

Have you ever dreamed of raising your own chickens, but weren’t sure how to get started? Do you want to know if chickens are the right pet for you? Are you wondering if chickens are safe to raise around kids? Today, Leslie Alvis, our resident crazy chicken lady, Creative Team member, and homeschooling and homesteading mom of four is sharing her love of chickens with you. Leslie grew up raising chickens, had a long chicken…

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September 15, 2020

Summer On the Farm with Animals

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, FARM, INFORMATION, SUMMER

Everyone loves springtime on the farm – baby animals everywhere and they’re so cute and cuddly! (Even baby vegetables are adorable!) By fall, many farm animals are fully grown – or at least close. What you may not realize is that there is a magical time between spring and fall which seems like animal childhood. Summer! This is when the animals develop their distinct personalities, find their tribe, and learn whatever it is they are…

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September 10, 2020

10 Tips for Letting Your Kids Help with Chores

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, FARM, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Getting kids to help out around the house with chores can feel like an overwhelming task at times. Very rarely do kids offer to clean up the playroom, put dishes away or walk the dog. However, kids are naturally curious, want to spend time with their parents, and love helping out in the right circumstances. Today, we have Creative Team member Jake Smith, Washington farmer and dad of four, here sharing 1o tips for letting…

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January 29, 2019

Cattle Farm Chores with Kids

In OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

I absolutely love hearing all of the amazing ways our readers and followers spend time outdoors with their children. The reason I started this website was to help inspire parents to get their children outdoors more with activities, crafts, and adventures. However, in the process, I’ve been inspired and overwhelmed by the incredible parents out there that are instilling a deep love of nature and the outdoors in their children. I am thrilled to share…