Growing up in a world of adventure.
“Mom! Look! I found a slug!” We expect to hear this exclamation from our kids on the hiking trail. However, it’s not exactly something that we want to hear called out in our home.
We all expect to deal with more bugs, critters, and other pests during the summer months. The windows are open more, the kids are coming in the out of the house, leaving doors open, and we are generally letting the outdoors in a lot more.
We are headed off on a cold weather adventure this weekend! As I went to print off one of our packing lists, I realized that there are a lot of unnecessary items on the list. Since our kids are no longer babies and toddlers, I decided that it would be a good idea to make an updated version!
Items such as sippy cups, cribs, and diapers are very important to have on the list for those stages. However, now that our kids are in grade school, that’s a lot of extra visual clutter. If you are looking for the Cold Weather Packing List for Families right away, then feel free to scroll right to the bottom or click this link. You’ll see a printable list with plenty of space to personalize.
Did you set a new years goal or intention to get outside more with your family? Chances are, walking with your kids is part of that new habit you are trying to set! To make what could seem like chore or a drag a little more fun and exciting, my kids and I compiled a list of fun things to do on a walk! These activities and items will keep the adventure moving, add learning elements, and infuse so much joy, that you’ll barely notice those steps ticking away, and the miles adding up.
Over the years, we have created many fun DIY Valentine’s Day gifts for the kids to pass out to their classmates. Since we are a nature-loving family, I love to put an outdoor spin on the Valentine’s Day gift!
One of our favorite projects is the heart-shaped homemade bird feeder. Because they are so simple to make, with just a few steps, it’s an easy craft for a parent and child team.
Welcome to 2023! While we are not even halfway through the month of January, the sparkle has started to dim on the fresh new year. With that, I say, it’s time to start getting down to the nitty gritty. Let’s really make some plans! If change is truly what you desire, I’m here to help.
You might ask, “What do weeknight meals have to do with getting outside more?”
When striving to make a change in life, something has to give. If you want more time for something you’ve decided is important, the time has to come from somewhere!
The reason that we as a family can get outside for a walk every weeknight afternoon is because we’ve built that habit. It’s not just about the habit of walking out the door though. Many other things have to happen in order for that routine to make sense, and work for our family.
I won’t name all of those factors here, but do you want to know one of the most important ones? DINNER!
If we are going to take a walk before dinner, we have to have a solid dinner plan. When dinner is set, we can enjoy that fresh air as a family relatively stress-free!
Over the years of building this habit (we are going on 13+ years), we’ve acquired a few tips and tricks that make getting those weeknight dinners on the table easier. Easier dinners, means more time outside!
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