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The Tears on the Bunny Hill Are an Investment in Our Future (Outdoor Play Party)
I was six years old when my parents gave me the gift of skiing. That’s when they packed me into our green Volvo station wagon, drove six hours north to the closest decent ski resort, and let me loose...
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Nature Quiz with Free Printable
There are a lot of fun ideas for outdoor birthday party activities out there, but not all of them work for all seasons. My daughters were both born in February, which rules out any warm weather...
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How to Create a Kid-Friendly Backyard
I love tinkering in the yard and I love spending time outdoors with my kids, so to combine my two passions I’ve thought a lot about how to create a kid-friendly backyard – one that my girls will enjoy...
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Three Ways Kids Can Help Butterflies
Butterflies have an amazing way of capturing children’s imagination. Why not tap into that innate curiosity to encourage a nature connection? These butterfly activities for kids benefit critters and...
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5 Tips for Taking the Kids to the Park
Where we live, corn and soybean fields abound, while woods and other wilderness areas are harder to come by. But, we only have to drive for half an hour or 45 minutes to get to a number of state and...
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How to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
In Scandinavia, where I was born and raised, the summer solstice, or Midsummer as it’s commonly called over there, is on par with Christmas as far as holidays go. Summer solstice celebrations can be...
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The Truth About Backpacking Solo with Kids
Last weekend I did something I hadn’t done for ten years. I packed up my sleeping bag, a small camping stove, a lightweight tent, food, water and some other essentials, and ventured into the forest on...
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3 Ways You Can Help Get a Child Outside
We already know that playing outdoors is good for kids for many reasons, but unfortunately not all children get to have regular experiences in nature today. As adults we’re effectively children’s...
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How to Celebrate the Fall Equinox
The fall equinox, or autumnal equinox, is an astrological event that occurs every September and means that the northern and southern hemispheres are equally illuminated when the sun is in zenith over...
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The ONE Thing Every Backyard Should Have + Giveaway
I’m not much for shopping and I strongly believe that some of the best toys are free, especially when it comes to outdoor play. Troll houses, giant dens, and fairy gardens have all come to life in our...
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