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…
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…
Get Outdoors: Hiking with Kids
Mother Nature has finally decided to give up the grudge on this winter. You can imagine my surprise this week when I looked out the window and watched the little temperature gauge creep into the “+”. This was especially great since I had literally stopped checking it because every day was below -20˚C. When you’re…
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…
Montessori Monday: 5 Ways To Get Gardening with Toddlers
I’m already starting to plan my garden for 2014! It’s hard to believe that the growing season is almost upon us with all the snow we’ve been having. It’s no secret that I’m big into growing my own food. I sit on the board of the local greenhouse society, I grow edibles in my front garden,…
10 Games to Play in the Dark Outside
10 Games to Play in the Dark Outside With the short days of winter quickly approaching, it won’t be long before your kid’s outdoor play time will be cut short. But if the weather is nice, why not let them enjoy nature a little longer with some of these fun outdoor games they can play…