There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes
I recently came across a story about a woman who hiked 33 miles through Alaska bear country carrying not only a 50-pound backpack but also her 20-pound, 10-month-old baby. More power to her. I’m the first one to admit that I was NOT quite that brave (or strong!) when my girls were little, but since then I’ve figured out that… Read More
Snakes. Love them or hate them – if you’re an outdoorsy person, chances are you’ll encounter them at some point. Although snakebites are rare, it’s always best to be prepared, especially if you have kids in tow. This week, fellow outdoor blogger and mom Saskia Cameron from SniffOutdoors.com is sharing some of her best tips for protecting children from a… Read More
Are you looking for a forest-school inspired activity to change up your outdoor play routine? Or maybe the kids just need a little extra motivation to go outside? Look no further than this fun and simple memory game. I’ve seen kids play this game at Swedish preschools many times, and it’s a perfect activity to take outside! Memory games give… Read More
I’m going to be totally honest – crafts are not my thing. Popsicle sticks, sequins, googly eyes and foam sheets usually make me cringe, and don’t even get me started on glitter. But there is one type of craft that I truly enjoy doing with my kids and that is – surprise, surprise – the open-ended nature craft. A nature… Read More
I’m not a pro gardener by any means. If I were to rate myself and my gardening skills on a scale from ‘total newbie’ to ‘awesome expert’ I would probably wind up somewhere in the ‘mediocre’ range. While this used to bother me, I’ve never let it stopped me. (I explain why I’ll die trying in The Top 5 Reasons… Read More
Look at these kids go! And they're all on pedal bikes😀 My daughter had this one: amzn.to/2ytTqdy (aff. link)
Via The Inspired Treehouse
Look at their little legs go!! 🚲 💕 (via BBC East Midlands)
Some great tips on how to handle risk and foster resilience in the outdoors, from infancy to grade school!
From Hike it Baby.
Resist Fear and Embrace Resilience: Kids and Risk in the Outdoors - Hike it Baby
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What risky behavior is normal at your child's age group? Tommy talks about Kids and Risk in nature and how you can prepare as a parent to encourage your kid
Go Grandpa! My kids would be all over this - I'd better not show them this video, or they may get some ideas😂😜
This guy is really nailing being a Grandad.
Aren't these straw animals AMAZING?!?!
Giant Straw Animals Invade Japanese Fields After Rice Harvest And They Are Absolutely Badass
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Fall is a season of harvesting, and festivals to celebrate it are currently taking place all over the world. In Northern Japan, the Wara Art Festival recently rang in the September-October rice season...
These may be a tad too advanced for me but wow, aren't these space pumpkins just magical?
If your kids aren’t old enough for carving, try these painted space pumpkins for Halloween! Materials & full tutorial here ---> www.adventure-in-a-box.com/space-pumpkin-craft/
