Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. Ever since I first saw the REI Kids’ Adventure Journal, I’ve wanted to make one of our own.The REI booklet (which you can pick up for free at any REI store or download here) is a place to record your family’s outdoor adventures, including where and when you go, who joined you, the weather, … [Read more...]
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...]
Fun Friday: Cardboard Box Fort
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. I haven’t seen too much of the explorers this week. They’ve been too busy playing in their cardboard box fort. (Yay – our first fort!) It all started when our new backyard furniture set arrived earlier this week in an enormous box. It was too irresistible for the kids to ignore. They … [Read more...]
Is Your Backyard Summer Ready?
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 don’t know about you, but I’m excited that the first official day of summer is just a couple of weeks away. Warmer, longer days make getting our 15 minutes outside almost a no brainer.In the weeks ahead, I’ll have lots to … [Read more...]
Fun Friday: Blow Bubbles
Fun Friday activities are quick-and-simple ways to explore nature in your own backyard. I used to wonder how blowing bubbles could help kids connect with the outdoors. But that was before I actually sat down and watched the magic at work.In our family, blowing bubbles is currently the go-to activity when one or more of us is feeling grumpy. That’s because it’s hard to be … [Read more...]