Weekend Getaway in the Great Outdoors
When I need an escape from the insanity of my day-to-day life, I make a break for my family’s cabin in Yosemite National Park. It gives me some much-needed down time and helps me reconnect with what’s important in my life.Now that my oldest son has started kindergarten, I’m feeling the stress: Too much homework, not enough time to play. So this past weekend I couldn’t resist … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: Puddle Jumping
Discovering Nature Play at Legoland
Let’s be honest: No one goes to Legoland to commune with nature and the great outdoors. We go because our kids absolutely love the place. But being the nature and wildlife lover that I am, I decided it might be interesting to put Legoland to a test: Does the park provide any nature-inspired fun for my little ones? You might be surprised at the answer (I was!). Here’s what I … [Read more...]
Make-Your-Own: Nature ABC Book
When The Big Explorer was first becoming interested in letters, I thought it might be kinda fun to create our own ABC book. And being the nature lover that I am, it seemed fitting that I would opt for a nature-inspired theme.What started out as a fun way to learn the letters and get outdoors turned into much more, as you’ll see below. To make your own nature ABC book, you’ll … [Read more...]