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If you wanted my 2 cents…and even if you didn’t 🤣
Today, my son and I (with a baby backpack, of course) visited a local Orlando animal park. I created engaging activities focused on learning the differences and similarities between certain reptiles, including labeling exercises and coloring sheets. Amazing, right? He said his hand hurt, so he wouldn’t be coloring anything in after the Venn diagram…
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5 Ways to Create Connection, Foster Relationships, Inspire Education.
Have you been wanting to meet People to Hit the Trail With?Here are some things that I have done to foster those relationships: 2. Create a Social SpotUse social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or others for families to communicate and share ideas. It’s a great way to keep everyone connected! 3. Involve ChildrenI engage…
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Swing Painting
This weekend I saw a neat idea that someone else had shared that someone else had shared. I’m so happy so many mamas are so creative with their ideas on how to keep the littles entertained. With three 5 and under I need all the help coming up with ways to keep them engaged. This…
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Dressing for Adventure: My Go-To Nature Walk Outfit
My entire style as a 32-year-old mother of five is blending functionality with comfort. Being stylish and chic isn’t at the forefront of my mind when I pick an outfit out. What is? Well, the following questions flow through my mind- I had to do a complete 180 when my family moved from the northern…
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Bug dope vs. Insect repellent in the case of Deet or No Deet
There are many small differences in people in Alaska and people in Florida in regards to language. Patterns, social cues, even what you call someone you don’t know is different. Some wording is different. I’m sure all northerners are aware of the differences between -snowmachine- and -snowmobile- and we can tell if you’re a native…
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Continuing Backyard Adventures
Some days we get out to the great nature trails, we explore great spaces, and we explore new places, soaking in the beauty of the environment and rejuvenating our spirits. The days in between we spend our afternoons in our own yard, enjoying the simple pleasures of home and nature combined. This month we picked…
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Cultivating Adventure… in your own backyard?
Here is the realness: I grew up on 40-plus acres with no more than one adjacent neighbor. Our property backed up to miles and miles of uninhabited land. Where? Alaska—the last frontier. Of course, no one was around. Sounds amazing, right? I also had an outhouse, wood heat, and pipes that froze weekly in the…
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What is this?
On a walk outside, I am often met with a chorus of “What is this?” from young, inquiring minds. Their curiosity ignites my own. They ask about bugs, plants, and, most amusingly, their favorite subject—poop. I don’t always have the answers to the burning questions they fling my way.One tool I often use—and encourage my…
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Start with “A”?
I always have a million thoughts. Projects to start. Books to read. Places to visit. Ways to conquer the world! Haha, just kidding. Or am I? Sometimes, it can be overwhelming to decide where to start on the bigger ideas. I’ll Google. I’ll research. I’ll fret. I’ll seek input from a friend or two. (Also,…