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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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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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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…
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Creek Play: What Nature Can Teach Us
When the weather warms up, kids naturally want to play outside more. This is the perfect time to go exploring and discover new things. Creeks are a great place for kids to play,…
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Building a Hangout in the Woods
Living in the woods is so nice. I love having access to such a natural area that my kids can grow up in and observe. The one thing we have been missing in…
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Clouds: What Nature Can Teach Us
If there is one aspect of nature that everyone can see and enjoy, no matter where you live, it is the clouds. It doesn’t matter if you live in the country or the…
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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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Kindness: What Nature Can Teach Us
Nature is cruel. True or False? This is my least favorite saying since it is so incredibly false and leads to a lot of misconceptions about the natural world. The fact is that…