In a perfect world, getting outside would be as easy as heading out your back door and following your kids’ lead. But for those days when you need a little more inspiration, here are a slew of ways to connect with nature this winter – with or without snow. And don’t forget that on the worst of days, there are plenty of ways you can connect with nature inside, too. 20 Things … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: 2014 Winter Nature Photo Hunt
The nature photo hunts I create each season continue to be a big hit around here. So I apologize for the delay in getting this winter’s list together. Without further delay, I am pleased to announce that the 2014 Winter Nature Photo Hunt is now ready! (If you live in the southern hemisphere, you’ll want to check out the summer version instead.) Here’s how the winter … [Read more...]
How to Get Outside & Into Nature More in 2014
Whether you spend time outside every day, just on weekends or (God forbid!) only on special occasions, I’m guessing more time in the great outdoors in 2014 certainly wouldn’t hurt. I for one am going to do it – make getting outside and into nature more a priority for both the kids and me. When it comes to setting goals, I like to have a plan. Here’s my simple 3-step guide … [Read more...]
Book Review: Travels with Gannon & Wyatt
Fifteen-year-old twin brothers Gannon and Wyatt have traveled the world over. With a flight attendant for a mom and an international businessman for a dad, the spirit of adventure has been nurtured in them since they were very young. Together with authors Patti Wheeler and Keith Hemstreet, they’ve created three books in the Travels with Gannon & Wyatt series (so far): … [Read more...]
Snowcial: An Antarctic Adventure Story for Kids
A few years back, I shared a list of the top 10 nature sights I want to see. One of the items on that list is to see penguins in the Antarctic. (For real, you can look back and see!) It’s something I’ve tucked away as a hubby-and-me dream for the far-off future. To be honest, I’d never even thought about heading to the Antarctic with kids. Until we got our hands on Snowcial … [Read more...]