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…
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….
Mini-Adventures: Dining En Plein Air
It’s been a hectic couple of weeks while we pack our house to move. There is very little remaining to do, and the choices for what to play with, what to entertain ourselves with and what to eat grow slim. Thankfully, kids are incredibly adaptable. I think we should all take a lesson from them…
Micro Adventures: Following Your Kids Lead
I admit it. I’m number one of four children, and I tend to be the leader. Call it natural inclination. As the big M-O-M, I tend to be the one rocking the plan together, making sandwiches and doing all that background goodness that gets things done. You see, I got inspired (and to be honest, slightly…
Nature Hikes & Simple Natural Activities
Nature Hikes & Simple Natural Activities With the season turning to warmer, we’re more than ready to get outside for longer periods of time. Enter the nature hike! Physical activity, appreciation of nature and a little Vitamin D usually goes a long way in chasing away those winter blues. With a little preparation, a simple…
Camping on the Go: The Art of One-Night Stays
Camping on the Go: The Art of One-Night Stays We frequently have trouble deciding where to go for the weekend camping trip. We have so many options within our ideal 3-4 hour radius, it’s hard to focus on just ONE place for the weekend. So a couple weekends ago, we decided to take the show…