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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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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 1, 2020

10 Ways to Make Summer Last

In BIKE, HIKE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SUMMER

Summer’s last weeks are upon us. The shimmering sunlight dancing on water as your children frolic seaside (or lakeside, or creekside) is fading. Soon, the leaves will start changing, the days will get shorter and the temperatures will drop. While fall is my favorite season, I’m certainly not ready to give up summer yet! The last few weeks of summer have the potential to be the best of the season! Today, we have Creative Team…

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August 21, 2020

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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June 10, 2020

The Ultimate Summer Challenge

In OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, SUMMER

Are you looking for new ways to improve your photography AND make memories with your kids this summer? Do you want to combine your passion for photos with fun outdoor activities your kids will love? If so, we have the answer! The Ultimate Outdoor Summer Challenge is my way of combining two of my biggest passions (photography and outdoor adventures). Join me as we create some fun memories with your kids and beautifully capture them…

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July 1, 2019

100+ Outdoor Summer Activities for Kids

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SUMMER

Welcome to summer! My kids have been out of school for a few weeks now and the novelty of long hot lazy days is starting to wear off. We’ve made our bucket lists for the big things we want to accomplish, but in the meantime, there’s still a lot of downtime around the house. We’re always looking for fun new things to do to keep us active, outdoors and having fun! Collectively, with our contributors…

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June 27, 2019

Must-Have Photos to Capture this Summer

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PHOTOGRAPHY, SUMMER

Summer is officially here! It’s time to get outside, enjoy some fun in the sun and make new memories. One of my favorite parts of making summer memories with my children (besides the quality time spent with them, of course!) is being able to photograph the details that I don’t want to forget. What better way to remember childhood than to have photos to show it? Today, Brandi Markham, photographer, teacher and mom of three…

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