Lemonade Stand : Strawberry lemonade
I have to admit I did not grow up with lemonade stands.Lucky for me Lenore with Free Range Kids told me in a vlog...
5 tips for summer outdoor fun
With the ever increasing amount of time kids spend watching TV and playing video games, parents can struggle to get their children active in...
Family biking in the city
"This post was first published in 2012 and edited for clarity in April 2021"
Elizabeth Nemethy
First of all let me say that this post is...
Make a BBQ Pizza
One of the easiest ways to make sure you are getting outside is to eat outside. We try to eat every meal outside both in...
Backcountry Camping 101: Backpacking and camping for beginners
Backpacking and camping in Arctic Norway for 9 days was our first experience to backpacking camping as a family. We soon discovered that this...
Make forts this summer
One of my favorite summer memories happened in my backyard in rural Norway. We had a huge clothesline when, my "mamma " did not...
Water play
Hitting the beach and pools are great places to go on hot days, but never underestimate the old fashion fun you can have in...
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...
Grow and Harvest Herbal Tea
Guest blog by Elizabeth
A comfort beverage, tea gives you instant peace and calm. The herbal varieties especially encourage the drinker to relax, unwind...
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...