Children are natural collectors, so why not use their finds to make a fun piece of nature art? Best age range: 2-7 Location: An area where natural materials are abundant and you’re allowed to collect items from nature, for example a wooded backyard, park etc. Materials: Cardboard, cut to appropriate size Liquid glue Containers for collection of items Natural materials… Read More
Dressing for Fall – Tips to Keep Your Kids Warm While Playing Outside
I love fall for so many different reasons, one of them being that the cooler temperatures are perfect for hiking, playing and exploring things outside. Now is also the time of the year when I start to look over the girls’ fall and winter gear, to see if I need to add anything to their wardrobe before the weather gets… Read More
13 Benefits of Outside Play That Are Backed by Science
When I grew up, the adults in my life – parents, grandparents, teachers and other caregivers – always told me that playing outside every day was “good for you.” At the time my friends and I never paid much attention to these alleged benefits of outside play; the thrill of catching a frog or climbing a tree was reward enough… Read More
Hello! Hej!
Welcome to Rain or Shine Mamma, a blog where I will share my ventures in trying to raise children outside, in a culture where life is mostly lead indoors. I didn’t create this blog as a vanity project or to cast myself as some sort of super mom. For that I have way too many shortcomings and I’m not afraid… Read More
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