Last year we made a special Halloween treat for our backyard birds: A snack-o’-lantern. It was the simplest nature craft we’ve ever done. I swear. How to Make a Snack-O’-Lantern I promised an easy craft, so here goes. Take one carved pumpkin – you know, that one you created just in time for Halloween? Add birdseed. Place outside in a spot you can observe easily from a … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Planter
Got pumpkins? Maybe even a few extra? Us, too. This year we thought it might be fun to try turning one of our pumpkins into a planter. Making a Pumpkin Planter This project can be completed in less than 30 minutes and is perfect for kids who like to get their hands dirty and/or goopy. Your supply list includes: A pumpkin Knife (for removing the top of the … [Read more...]
Backyard Nature Fun: Halloween Edition
I think it’s safe to say that Halloween fever has officially begun around here. Houses are getting decorated, pumpkins are popping up on porches and our first batch of Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Bread and Muffin Mix has been baked. Half the fun of Halloween in our house is everything we do leading up to the big event. Wanna know what we’ve got planned for this year? Go on a … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Exploring Pumpkin Patches With Kids
Heading to a pumpkin patch in October is a tradition in our family. We look forward to picking our pumpkins, navigating a corn maze and taking a hayride. Thing is, pumpkin patches have come a long way since I was a kid. Even the smallest pumpkin patch these days is likely to offer more than just pumpkins. Many farms create elaborate harvest festivals that could occupy … [Read more...]
A Guide to Exploring Yosemite National Park With Kids in Fall
We’ve come to especially enjoy visiting Yosemite National Park during fall. By October and November, crowds have long since vanished giving you the chance to see some amazing sights without all those pesky travelers. Why visit? Same great views, less people to share them with. What’s the weather like? Quite varied. We’ve visited in October and had warm, dry weather … [Read more...]