Rain or Shine Mamma

Nature Quiz with Free Printable (Outdoor Play Party)

Posted on February 26, 2015 Written by Linda McGurk 11 Comments

Nature Quiz with Free Printable. Rain or Shine Mamma

There are a lot of fun ideas for outdoor birthday party activities out there, but not all of them work for all seasons. My daughters were both born in February, which rules out any warm weather activities for their parties, and since we usually can't … [Click to read the full article]

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The Tears on the Bunny Hill Are an Investment in Our Future (Outdoor Play Party)

Posted on February 13, 2015 Written by Linda McGurk 10 Comments

The Tears on the Bunny Hill Are an Investment in Our Future. Rain or Shine Mamma.

I was six years old when my parents gave me the gift of skiing. That's when they packed me into our green Volvo station wagon, drove six hours north to the closest decent ski resort, and let me loose on the mountain. It was the first of many … [Click to read the full article]

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Hocosa Wool/Silk Undergarment Review + Giveaway!

Posted on February 10, 2015 Written by Linda McGurk 12 Comments

Hocosa wool/silk underwear review. Rain or Shine Mamma

This may come as a surprise to some of you, but I'm not really a fan of cold weather, mostly because I get cold really easily. However, over the years I've mastered the art of layering clothes to get through winter without too much misery. I've … [Click to read the full article]

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Outdoor Play Party – Make a Journey Stick

Posted on January 30, 2015 Written by Linda McGurk 15 Comments

For today's Outdoor Play Party I welcome Louise from Building Blocks and Acorns, who is sharing a fun outdoor activity for kids that was new to me: A journey stick. Make sure to pop over to Louise's blog and check it out after you're done … [Click to read the full article]

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DIY Forest School V: Does It Belong In Nature?

Posted on January 23, 2015 Written by Linda McGurk 6 Comments

This is the fifth post in a new series about forest school pedagogy and learning outside from Rain or Shine Mamma. For your convenience I’ve included links to all the previous activities at the end of this post. This week we're talking about what … [Click to read the full article]

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Introducing Outdoor Families Magazine (Outdoor Play Party)

Posted on January 15, 2015 Written by Linda McGurk 8 Comments

Outdoor Families Magazine. Rain or Shine Mamma

It's not every day that I can introduce a new magazine here on the blog, and I've never been more excited to do it than today. May I present to you Outdoor Families Magazine - a free digital magazine that is the brainchild of one of my blogging … [Click to read the full article]

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Five Reasons Why I Let My Kids Play Outside In (Almost) Any Weather

Posted on January 8, 2015 Written by Linda McGurk 17 Comments

5 Reasons Why I Let My Kids Play Outside in (Almost) Any Weather. Rain or Shine Mamma

In my native country of Sweden, people live by the old Scandinavian saying "There's no bad weather, only bad clothes," and dressing for the weather is akin to a national sport. This is especially true when it comes to children, who are expected and … [Click to read the full article]

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Outdoor Play Party – How Will You Play Outside in 2015?

Posted on January 2, 2015 Written by Linda McGurk 4 Comments

As 2014 has just come to a close and a new year is beginning, the time of reckoning has come. Around this time last year I made a somewhat ambitious bucket list of outdoor experiences that I wanted to accomplish. We didn't get around to doing … [Click to read the full article]

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Outdoor Play Party – Backyard Treasure Hunt

Posted on December 19, 2014 Written by Linda McGurk 10 Comments

Backyard Treasure Hunt. Rain or Shine Mamma

The past month has been dark, dreary and wet. That means it has taken a little more effort than usual to motivate the girls to play outside, which made me think of "Bird, Fish or In-between," an outdoor treasure hunt that I sometimes played growing … [Click to read the full article]

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Book Review: Green Mama – Giving Your Child a Healthy Start and a Greener Future

Posted on December 15, 2014 Written by Linda McGurk 2 Comments

Book Review: The Green Mama Book. Rain or Shine Mamma

If there's one thing I've learned since I moved to the US over ten years ago, it is that if you want to raise healthy children you can't rely on the government or industry to protect you from harmful chemicals and toxins. You have to educate yourself … [Click to read the full article]