Earlier this year, I took an online nature photography course with Joy Sussman, the sole photographer at JoyfullyGreen.com. Joy’s 12-day online course, How to Take Better Photos of Nature and the World Around You, is intended for newbies and photogs alike, with less focus on the technical aspects of taking pictures and more on the creative process that allows your pictures to … [Read more...]
2014 Summer Nature Photo Hunt
Over the past few months, both of The Explorers have become avid picture takers – especially when we’re out on our nature adventures. I’m happy to see them incorporating their interest in technology in such a positive way. Taking pictures allows us to slow down, be patient and focus in on things we might otherwise miss. It isn’t just fun, it’s also a great way to learn more … [Read more...]
Tastes from the Garden: Nasturtiums
When it comes to eating fresh foods from the garden, what sorts of images come to mind? Vegetables, fruits, maybe even herbs? How about flowers? This non-foodie certainly wasn’t thinking of eating flowers. But leave it to our elementary school’s master gardener to suggest we put our blooming nasturtiums to use by cooking up something for the kids.With the school year winding … [Read more...]
50 Ideas for Your Summer Outdoor Bucket List
At the start of every season, we create an outdoor fun list. Together, we dream up some things we’d like to do, write those ideas down and then try to make them happen. Some of the ideas on our summer outdoor bucket list are simple, but others require more time – things like cherry picking or fishing. Of course, more than any other time of year, we also plan for lots of … [Read more...]
Camp Mommy Kickoff: Summer Fun Kit
Summer break and Camp Mommy are here! The Explorers and I are looking forward to nine weeks of vacation, packed with rest, play and plenty of adventure. To kick things off, I’ve made a summer fun kit for each of The Explorers. The idea first started when I saw this post on summer fun kits from Crazy Little Projects a couple years back. I’d already been making fun kits for … [Read more...]