Nature Inspired Bubble Wands If you ever had your kids fight on who gets to use each of the bubble wands or the single one in bottle, this easy craft using household materials is for you. Once spring hits, bubbles are a popular activity to get my kids outdoors. In each bubble bottle, we typically only…
Camping in the Backyard
I’ve noticed the mornings have been chillier lately. I pulled out my fleece sweater to wear on the way to work. Most of the plants in the garden are done for the season, or have started bursting into flower to create seed for next time. The leaves from the trees are slowly turning yellow and beginning…
My Outdoor Roots Were Forged in Guiding (or Why You Should Enroll Your Daughter in Girl Guides)
We all have to start somewhere. For me, my love of camping and being outdoors were forged in tents, and on the shores of Lake Erie. From ages 7 to 16, I attended a Girl Guide summer camp for at least a week. These were not the type of camps we think of…
Bring Back That Summer Feeling
Summer just doesn’t have the same feeling once you’re a parent. Between work, camp drop offs, playdate pick ups, keeping the yard in order and doing all the other household chores when the sun is shining outside can make summer feel like all work and no play. But summer can be the sunny season again….
How To Ditch the Training Wheels
Ditch The Training Wheels Already! Our little secret is that both of our kids have been on their bikes since they were about 18 months. We’ve never used training wheels. Starting from a run bike (aka balance bike), there simply wasn’t a need to. We allowed them both of our kids to find their balance at…
Summer Bucket List
Summer Bucket List Summer is the time that everyone wants to relax and spend time with family. It’s a welcomed break from school, and for some of us, a little break from work to focus on the family. However, summer is more than just a break and a touch of family time, it’s the time…