Helping Families Explore Outdoors
I’m thankful for nature every single day. Being outdoors keeps me calm, encourages exercise and just makes me a better mom.
Because of that I’m excited to announce this month’s outdoor challenge.
Continue reading “Thankful for NATURE: November Outdoor Challenge”
Camp cooking is one of the biggest struggles beginner campers have to work through. What can I make that my family will eat? How do I cook without my stove top and oven?
Camp cooking takes a little bit of preparation and planning, but once you have the right tools and skills, camp cooking can be the best part of exploring outdoors as a family!
Continue reading “Camp Cooking Challenge: 30 Outdoor Meals in 30 Days”
Kids learn a lot from play, and adults can too. Often times as an adult we think we’re too mature to just “play” but the benefits of a playful life are powerful.
Continue reading “September Scramble: How PLAY Can Change Your Life”
I like to just BE in the outdoors. Yesterday I sat on my deck and listened to the rain patter through the trees. The air smelled clean, with a whiff of dark mustiness. The tempo of the raindrops varied. I closed my eyes and tried to imagine all the trees around me talking to each other.
It felt relaxing – just what I needed after my kids’ poking, jumping, exuberant craziness. For about five minutes, I breathed it all in. Then fearing that my kids had destroyed the house or each other, I tried to go back in. Only I couldn’t.
My children locked me out of the house. Continue reading “Just BE in the Outdoors – August Outdoor Challenge”