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Spreading Joy in Times of Uncertainty
With the world in turmoil, a little bit of joy goes a long way. Kids are home from school and nobody is quite sure what to do with themselves. We are grasping for…
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Outdoor Goals Review: February
Another month has passed and it’s time to check in on my outdoor goals. How much time have we spent playing outside? Have I been walking enough? What hikes did we do? February…
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Shore Excursions on our Western Caribbean Family Cruise
During our cruise, we planned shore excursions for all but one day. The reason we had booked the Royal Caribbean Cruise around the Western Caribbean was so that we could explore some Mayan…
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Cruising with Kids: Tips for a Great Family Cruise
Taking two little ones on a cruise isn’t easy, but it is so rewarding. I’ll admit that I yelled a few times (mostly things like “we are making these memories whether you like…
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Florida: 3 Wild Days with Kids in Bradenton/Sarasota
We did it! Our first official family vacation with two kids. Let me tell you, traveling as a family isn’t easy. My kids were (almost) 4 and 16 months and it was a…
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Snow Sensory Bin for Indoor Nature Play
Some days are just too cold, even for me. I don’t want to go outside and neither do my kids. On those days, it is possible to bring some nature play inside by…
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Playing in the Snow: Benefits and Ideas
There is something magical about the snow. It blankets the world in beauty and has this way of making you feel happy. There is something about snow that makes kids want to go…
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Christmas Craft for Preschoolers
I love crafting with my kids and always try to work some learning opportunities in. This year, my son is really into all things Christmas, especially the tree. He loved putting the ornaments…
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What Winter Can Teach Us
Outdoor play doesn’t have to stop in winter. Just because it’s cold out does not mean that you have to stay indoors. There are a lot of benefits to getting outside in winter,…
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Find your Favorite Nature Craft with Ela Wild
Nature learning doesn’t have to always be about being outside. At some point in the day, you need to come in and the perfect transition is a nature craft. It is a great…
