Build a a water park
Playing in the sprinkler is common enough that you could consider it a childhood rite. As more of us look at greener landscaping practices,...
Happy August – 10 simple ways to enjoy August
I hope you are enjoying summer regardless if you are in the city or in the country.
Here are 10 simple outdoor fun ideas...
Beach Stone game
Last Wednesday in the outdoor playgroup at the Beach, Debra and her daughter shared a new beach game. This game was invented one day...
4 Reasons to Get Outside This Summer
What do you love about summer ? Here are 4 reasons to Get Outside this summer !
Reasons to Get Outside This Summer: Kayak!
You might...
Be Active With Your Kids on the Swing Set
Guest blog Jeff Snell
One of the most common complaints for parents is having less time to exercise. You know, swinging is not just fun...
Reasons to Get Outside This Summer: Kayak!
By Courtney Rodland
Originally written by Courtney in May 2012 and edited in 2020- Kari
You might not live near the ocean like us, but chances...
From our garden: Fried pumpkin blossoms
Something magical happened in my front garden this year. Last year I planted cherry tomatoes in our front garden. After Halloween I composted our...
Letterboxing
I'm not quite sure how it all started, but I think I was reading an article in one of those airline magazines on my...
Are you by the sea this summer? Catch some sand crabs
We love to be by the sea; with the smell of the salt water and to swim. It might surprise you, but thanks to...
Squirrel’s and Nuts
By Mark Clements
Sometimes as a parent, we are tasked with entertaining a large group of younger kids. Duck Duck Goose is no longer a...