How to make a butterfly house
We missed playgroup this week because the baby still had a fever and was fussy from getting her immunizations the day...
Outdoor Lanterns
By Kari Svenneby
My friend Debra and I had a party 3 years ago in a park in Toronto. Debra used to live in British...
Go urban picking make a gift and Mulberry icing
One of my childhood memories is picking wild blueberries and lingon berries (if you ever have been on IKEA that is the jam they...
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...
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,...
Outdoor lifestyle: writing and reading
Summer is here and we all have been warned about not letting our kids have a total break from reading and writing this summer....
Canoeing with Children
Tips and ideas to help introduce children to the wilderness canoeing
By Outdoor Adventure Canada
So often I hear about people giving up canoeing when they...
Picking berries and making pie from the garden
A little greeting from my parent’s backyard in Norway. Since we have arrived, our days have been full of hikes in the forest or...
Urban backyard camp-out
Last weekend my daughter had a sleepover with her best friend.She has known her since she was 6 months old, and they had their...
Three Easy Outdoor Activities
By Katie Elizabeth
Try out one of these three fun activities that will get their hearts pumping and show them the joy of being outdoors,...
