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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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November 16, 2021

10 Must Read Exploration & Adventure Chapter Books For Kids

In BOOKS, LESSONS, NATURE SCHOOL

We’re BIG fans of books around here. We’ve featured the most beautiful picture books about nature, diverse nature books, the best nature-themed holiday books, and even a huge list of educational nature books. As our kids get older and want books that are more substantial than just pretty pictures, we’re moving our young readers into chapter books. But not all chapter books are equal. We love finding chapter books that have a nature theme, lovable…

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November 4, 2021

Fall Scavenger Hunt

In FALL, GOOD FOR NATURE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Fall is the perfect time to get outside and explore with kids. Between the crisp cool air, the colorful leaves, and the abundance of nature treasures to be found, it’s peak season for a scavenger hunt! Today, Pennsylvania dad Matthew Marvich is here sharing how you can create your own DIY fall scavenger hunt for kids. Get them involved with the planning, let them help you brainstorm items to find and challenge them with a…

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November 2, 2021

Conker Crafts for Kids

In CRAFTS, FALL, GOOD FOR NATURE, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Have you ever found a conker? Conkers are the nuts from the horse chestnut tree (not to be confused with the chestnuts that you can eat). Also called buckeyes, conkers are ripe and ready for fun in the fall. Today, UK mom, teacher, and YouTube host Hannah Martin shares her family’s favorite conker crafts for kids. She’ll tell you where to find conkers, when to look for them and how to use them for fun…

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October 20, 2021

How to Build a Bat House with Kids

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, CRAFTS, GOOD FOR NATURE, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, URBAN NATURE

October is the perfect time of year to think about bats! If your kids are curious about bats and would love to learn more about these fascinating (and really beneficial) creatures, this post is for you! Today, Lissy Perna, Massachusetts mom of two and founder of Get Outside Cape Cod, is here to discuss all things BAT! Lissy walks us through the benefits and importance of bats and provides step-by-step instructions on how to build…

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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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August 24, 2021

Tips for Fossil Hunting with Kids

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, BEACH, BOOKS, GOOD FOR NATURE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Are your kids dinosaur-obsessed?  Do they love treasure hunts? Do they enjoy using tools? Then this outdoor activity is going to blow you away! Today, teacher and UK mom, Hannah Martin, is sharing all the best tips and advice on how to go fossil hunting with kids. Fossil hunting is a fun, exciting, and educational activity for the entire family!  You can do it nearly anywhere and it doesn’t take a lot of fancy gear…

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August 19, 2021

How to Make a DIY Park Tour Guidebook

In CRAFTS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PARK, PRINTABLES, SUMMER

Parks and playgrounds offer endless opportunities for outdoor active and creative play for kids. From swing sets to sporting areas, picnic places, and lakes and streams, exploring new parks with kids can be so much fun! If your local park has lost its appeal and you’re ready to find something new (or you just love new experiences and want to find some fun new places to explore), we’ve got the answer for you…a park tour!…

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August 16, 2021

Fly Fishing 101: Fly Fishing Basics for Kids

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, FAVORITE GEAR, FISH, WATER

Fly fishing is a fun and enjoyable outdoor activity for the entire family. Today, nurse, veteran, and New Mexico mom of two, Lea Reynolds is here with an overview all about the basics on fly fishing with kids. She’s sharing great advice for how to plan a fly fishing outing with kids, how to choose the right fly, favorite kid-friendly fly fishing gear, the basics of casting and landing a fish, plus, a great video…

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August 13, 2021

Full Moon Frolics: Evening Moon Activities for Families

In BOOKS, HIKE, NATURE SCHOOL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Do you have full moon fever? Are your kids howling at the moon? Do they love staying up late and catching fireflies? Do you ever want to find new and exciting activities to do together as a family in the long summer evenings? Look no further! This post filled with fun full moon frolics for families will give you lots of ideas for creating the perfect evening full of moon-related activities for your kids. Today,…

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