I’m so excited for the second year of The Outdoor ADVENTure! Last year’s shared experience was the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle that often threatens to overwhelm this magical time of year. The Outdoor Adventure centers on a DIY, printable advent calendar running from December 1st – 24th. It’s filled with 24 simple, nature-based activities… Read More
Inspiring Kids to Be Kind Using Love Rocks
Most of us hope our children develop a spirit of generosity and love. To that end, I sometimes find myself lecturing my kids on these lessons, and anyone who has children knows that method of communication can only take you so far 🙂 I’ve found play to be a much more effective way to reach,… Read More
Outdoor Advent With Printable Calendar!
The holidays can be a notoriously difficult time for getting outside. In order to counterbalance the hustle and bustle, I’ve created an outdoor advent calendar to help count down the days without losing touch with nature. This DIY advent calendar is filled with 24 simple activities that require nothing but stepping out that door. I would love for your… Read More
The First Wilder Child Mud Bake Off!
Yesterday we celebrated International Mud Day! For our part, we were outside all day digging, splashing, wallowing and playing in the wonderful muck. I also kicked off the beginning of the First Wilder Child Mud Bake Off! For a little inspiration, my daughter and I made a five layer mud cake completely of natural materials. Make your… Read More
Designing an Outdoor Mud Pie Kitchen and Restaurant
There are a lot of brilliant activities and craft ideas for kids out there. But even if they look pretty, the reality is many of them just don’t work for us. A lot of times they are too complex, overly detailed or require too many materials for my two year old. There is one thing that… Read More