Outdoor Mom Academy – How to Be an Outdoor Mom

I’m proud to call myself an outdoor mom, so much so that earlier this year I launched the Outdoor Mom Academy with two awesome outdoor family bloggers – Amelia at TalesofaMountainMama.com and Rebecca at Hikelikeawoman.net. We put together this six week course for outdoor beginners because we want to help more families explore outdoors.Outdoor Mom Academy Session 2 Continue reading “Outdoor Mom Academy – How to Be an Outdoor Mom”

September Scramble: How PLAY Can Change Your Life

Kids learn a lot from play, and adults can too. Often times as an adult we think we’re too mature to just “play” but the benefits of a playful life are powerful.How Play Can Change Your Life Continue reading “September Scramble: How PLAY Can Change Your Life”

Just BE in the Outdoors – August Outdoor Challenge

I like to just BE in the outdoors. Yesterday I sat on my deck and listened to the rain patter through the trees. The air smelled clean, with a whiff of dark mustiness. The tempo of the raindrops varied. I closed my eyes and tried to imagineĀ all the trees around me talking to each other.

It felt relaxing – just what I needed after my kids’ poking, jumping, exuberant craziness. For about five minutes, I breathed it all in. Then fearing that my kids had destroyed the house or each other, I tried to go back in. Only I couldn’t.

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Three Tips for Family Stargazing Fun

It’s time to power up for summer fun and outdoor adventures. Have you tried family stargazing? My kids are obsessed with planets, stars, and solar systems and summer is the perfect time to stay up late and watch the night sky.

Follow these three tips for a great family stargazing experience.

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