Welcome to “Saturday Snapshot,” a weekly feature that highlights photos we take as part of our seasonal nature photo scavenger hunts. The List: The 2013 Summer nature photo scavenger hunt (You can see our complete collection of #summernaturehunt photos on Instagram and Pinterest.) The Find: Hiking trail The Backstory: During our recent 9-day road trip through the … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Become a Butterfly Watcher
Does anyone in your family like butterflies? The Little Explorer is pretty much obsessed with them. When he was very young, he was happy chasing butterflies. But as he got older, he was ready to become a butterfly watcher. Here’s what we've done to foster his sense of wonder and interest in these magical, winged creatures: Learn what butterflies are native to your area … [Read more...]
Product Spotlight: Lowepro DryZone Backpack 40L
I’ve mentioned my hubby’s tendencies toward the techie side of life. (I even shared some of his favorite toys earlier this summer.) He’s convinced me to let him take on gear reviews that might appeal to readers with his interests a bit more than mine. First up: The Lowepro DryZone Backpack 40L. It’s a camera backpack designed to keep your fancy gear dry in wet conditions. We … [Read more...]
Saturday Snapshot: River Rock
Welcome to “Saturday Snapshot,” a weekly feature that highlights photos we take as part of our seasonal nature photo scavenger hunts. The List: The 2013 Summer nature photo scavenger hunt (You can see our complete collection of #summernaturehunt photos on Instagram and Pinterest.) The Find: A smooth rock The Backstory: The Big Explorer uncovered these eggs under a … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Make a Mud Pie
August in our neck of the woods is usually when the heat starts to turns up. At times like this, it helps to have some ideas for water play in the backyard on hand. One of our favorites: Mixing water and dirt to make a mud pie. To make a mud pie, you will need: Dirt Water Something to use to mix the dirt & water together, like a stick or a plastic … [Read more...]