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August 12, 2021

The Ultimate Guide to Camping with Kids

In CAMP, FAVORITE GEAR, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

The idea of camping overnight with kids can be overwhelming at first. While it does take planning and preparation, we are here to tell you that taking your kids on an enjoyable camping trip is very doable. All you need is a little preparation, the right gear, and a positive mindset! Today, Creative Team members, Colorado parents, and outdoor enthusiasts, Misha and Tyler, share how to relax, enjoy spending quality time with your family, and…

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August 5, 2021

Skateboarding for Kids 101

In OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PARK, SUMMER

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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August 2, 2021

Get Out Guides

In FAMILY TRAVEL, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PRINTABLES

Traveling and exploring with kids is so much fun, but finding those adventures and planning the activities can be time-consuming and frustrating. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a resource for parents, put together by like-minded outdoorsy parents, all about getting OUTSIDE with kids in the city you’re visiting?! And what if that resource included all of the fun ways to spend time together OUTSIDE, from outdoor dining to hiking and biking, to water…

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July 26, 2021

Outdoor Pizza Night: Cooking Pizza Outdoors with Kids

In Cooking, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES, SUMMER

Pizza is almost always a family favorite, even amongst the pickiest of eaters. And eating outdoors is an easy way to get kids outside in the summer! Plus, everyone knows that eating outdoors somehow makes the food taste better, right? If you love the smell of wood-fired pizza and you love eating outdoors, you’ll delight in our ideas for outdoor pizza cooking with kids! Jemma, Creative Team member, high school teacher, and mother of four,…

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July 21, 2021

How to Get Started Playing Golf with Your Kids

In FAVORITE GEAR, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SUMMER

Summer is the time of year when children tend to have a lot more downtime. School is out, the days are longer, and children want to be outside doing something fun. What better time to introduce a new sport to your child! Not only will it give them something new and exciting to spend time doing outside, but learning a new sport is full of opportunities to gain new skills, make friends, burn off energy,…

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July 19, 2021

Squirt Gun Painting with Kids

In CRAFTS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SUMMER

Summer has arrived and this means even more outdoor fun activities with our little ones! But, what to do with our creative little ones? The ones who want to create, draw, paint the entire day? Arts and crafts are great for creative kids, but sometimes art activities can tend to keep your little ones indoors more often than you’d like. If you are looking for a fun way to combine art and some family fun…

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June 29, 2021

Tips for Backyard Camping with Kids

In CAMP, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, RECIPES, SUMMER

Camping with kids is so much fun, but it’s also so much work! If you’re intimidated by venturing out for a camping trip with your kids or just want a fun way to spend a few more hours outside together, why not give backyard camping a try! Today, Creative Team member Meghan Garriott, Illinois mom of 3 is here with us sharing some brilliant and creative tips and tricks to make your backyard camping with…

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May 12, 2021

West Coast Road Trip: California to Oregon with Kids

In BEACH, FAMILY TRAVEL, GOOD FOR NATURE, HIKE, LOCAL GEMS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SUMMER, WATER

Family road trips are some of my fondest childhood memories and should be experienced by every kid at least once. There’s something extra special about a road trip, where the journey is just as much (if not more) fun and important than the destination. Road trips are wonderful opportunities for families to reconnect and experience new things together. Today, Araceli Gonzalez, a California mom of three, shares her family’s West Coast road trip from Northern…

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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 27, 2021

10 Hiking Essentials for Families

In FAVORITE GEAR, HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Have you heard of the concept of the 10 essentials for hiking? It’s a basic gear list that attempts to prepare you for all the things that could possibly happen while out hiking. The list is composed of items in ten categories, to cover everything you may need out on a hiking adventure. And hiking with kids is definitely an adventure! Today, Creative Team member and Arkansas mom of 2, Nichole Holze walks us through…

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April 20, 2021

Outdoor Etiquette & Nature Manners for Kids

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, GOOD FOR NATURE, HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

If you’re raising outdoor-loving kids, chances are that you’re also teaching your kids outdoor etiquette (whether you know it or not). Nature manners are a set of rules that help kids understand how to treat outdoor spaces, the environment, and wildlife. They’re practices that help us show respect to our planet and our fellow outdoor adventurers. Today, Creative Team member Michelle Garrett, California mom, and creator of Wonder Club Explorers, is here with some guidance…

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The Ultimate Guide to Camping with Kids

Skateboarding for Kids 101

Get Out Guides

Outdoor Pizza Night: Cooking Pizza Outdoors with Kids

How to Get Started Playing Golf with Your Kids

Squirt Gun Painting with Kids

Tips for Backyard Camping with Kids

West Coast Road Trip: California to Oregon with Kids

Kite Flying with Kids

10 Hiking Essentials for Families

Outdoor Etiquette & Nature Manners for Kids

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