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Lyme Disease : My Story
I have Lyme Disease. The positive result came in last week and I’ve been on antibiotics since. I thought of a million ways to start writing about this and none of them felt…
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December Outdoor Goal Review – Goodbye 2020
The end of the year: December. It came faster than I expected and was gone even quicker. December is full of holiday joy and family time. It is also really cold here in…
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Outdoor Sensory Play: Leaf Pile Scavenger Hunt
Parents everywhere have started to understand the benefits of sensory play but it isn’t always easy to get inspiration. We all see those beautiful sensory bins that some parents share on social media…
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October Review of Healthy Outdoor Goals
October is a magical month in New York. It’s like someone takes a paintbrush and starts painting the landscape in all tones of red, orange, and yellow. The air is crisp and the…
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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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Bug Hunt: What Nature Can Teach Us
We’re going on a bug hunt! Hunting for bugs is a great way to get kids outside to learn and observe nature. Bugs are misunderstood but are a crucial part of the ecosystem.…
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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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Monthly Goal Review: Outdoors in May
May was such a fun month. The weather is finally warm and we have been outside so much. Some days have been TOO hot to be outside and the kids wanted to come…