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Letchworth Village – A Spooky Halloween Photoshoot
Have you ever gone scouting for locations for a Halloween photoshoot? I am always looking for spooky trees, abandoned buildings, and spooky corners in the woods. Not only do they make great backdrops…
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September Outdoor Goals Review
September was full of transitions in our family. All of our schedules changed as work and school re-entered the equation. This meant a lot less time to spend together. It was hard on…
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School 2020: First Day Emotions
Back to school 2020 was chaotic, to say the least. There was a waiting game of “will they, won’t they” open for the year and what will it look like? Parents stressed over…
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August Review of Outdoor Goals
After camping at the end of July, I think we were all a little burnt out at the beginning of August. We took a little break from hiking and spent a few days…
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Family Camping at the Beach: Gear List
We had our first family camping trip at the beach and it was a huge success! We all had a great time and felt like we were prepared. That made everything go smoother.…
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Outdoor Movie Night with Scoob!
Hosting an outdoor movie night at home is a fun way to do something special with kids. It switches things up and makes for a great memory! This summer, we did a special…
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Summer Bath Ideas for Kids
Summertime! It is full of play outside and kids just don’t want to stop. Summer is sunshine and fresh air, laughter and horsing around. While kids get really dirty, baths just don’t seem…
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Composting with Kids: What Nature Can Teach Us
We can learn from nature in many ways but getting hands-on experience is irreplaceable. That is one of the reasons I was so excited to start composting with my kids. The amazing thing…
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Sight Words: An Easy Activity to Teach Early Readers
Learning sight words is a crucial part of early literacy. It isn’t always an easy topic to teach children though because they can easily lose interest. I have found that it is easier…
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Empathy and Diversity: Teaching Children
Teaching kids empathy isn’t an easy task. That is why I was so happy to talk to Lyndal M. Ihle and host a guest post about fostering empathy in our children and celebrating…
