Today’s post is part of “Your Green Hour Survival Guide,” a series which I hope will inspire you to make getting outside every day a habit. It’s official: summer’s over. At least the part with the long, lazy days spent doing whatever we want. The Big Explorer went back to school last week giving our carefree days of summer a big reality check. But no fear! Getting our 15 … [Read more...]
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Your A-to-Z Guide to Summer Backyard Nature Fun
Today’s post is part of “Your Green Hour Survival Guide,” a series which I hope will provide you with inspiration to make getting outside every day a habit. I can’t be the only one who thinks there’s something special about summer – especially when you’re a kid. And although the weather is still gloomy around these parts, the longer days and (soon-to-be) warmer temps make it … [Read more...]
Getting Your Daily Green Hour: No Backyard Required
Today’s post is part of “Your Green Hour Survival Guide,” a series which I hope will provide you with inspiration to make getting outside every day a habit.A very cool thing happened last week after a reader (code name: MADMommy of MAD House) left me this comment:“I would love to hear some tips on getting outside when you live in a apartment. We don't have any parks without … [Read more...]
Green Hour Tip: Share Nature With Friends
Today’s post is part of “Your Green Hour Survival Guide,” a series which I hope will provide you with inspiration to make getting outside every day a habit.The big explorer and I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon outside with friends yesterday. Not only was it fun to discover a new place, but it was also a nice break from our usual routine spending time outside on our own.I used to … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned From My Green Hour Journal
Today’s post is part of “Your Green Hour Survival Guide,” a series which I hope will provide you with inspiration to make getting outside every day a habit.When I first decided to get serious about making time for a green hour every day, one thing I knew I’d have to do is to keep a journal.Writing things down makes me accountable – even if only to myself. (My bright red … [Read more...]