When my husband and I had our first child, we wanted to create some of our own family traditions around the holidays. This year we made biodegradable, edible ornaments for the animals to eat during the winter. It was so fun, I know we’ll do this every year! Collect Your Materials We started by gathering pinecones from… Read More
25 Natural Ornaments the Kids Will Love Making!
Ornaments and garlands made out of natural materials are my favorite! A lot of the fun with these is getting out with the kids to collect some of the materials. You can mix and match with different materials depending on what you find. Also, I’ve tried to include a wide-range of decorations so there is… Read More
10 Ways Kids Can Thank Mother Nature This Holiday Season
I remember my English teachers in middle school gave us Thanksgiving related journal prompts. We were encouraged to dig deep and share what we were thankful for in our lives. Friends, family and security definitely make the list, but nature also needs our gratitude and blessings now more than ever. Here are some ways for kids to give back… Read More
How to Dress Your Kids for Outdoor Winter Activities
A lot of parents blame weather as one of the big reasons for their kids not spending more time outside. As a resident of Michigan, I can definitely understand this. But, wearing the appropriate clothing can make a HUGE difference in how children experience and perceive their environment. This post specifically covers dressing and layering for typical outdoor… Read More
Let’s Go Fishing for Leaves!
Yes, I am obsessed with Fall leaf activities and games. Today was a beautiful sunny, windy day so The Wild Child and I headed out to sit beneath the big yellow Maple tree. As we sat there playing with the leaves, I bent a stem up, poked a hole in the leaf and hooked it to the… Read More
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