As a home-school mom, I am constantly trying to find new ways to bring a level of excitement into our daily routine. I love being able to bring the classroom outdoors and let ‘life’ be their textbook. However, it has taken a lot of time to develop this character in me. Throughout the years of […]
35 Ways to Enjoy Fall for FREE (Even When It’s Hot Outside)
I love fall, but when it’s still so hot outside, I find it difficult to get into the autumn mood. So I put together a list of free fall activities to get you in the fall mood even when it’s hot! Plus, most of them are completely free!
What We Keep In Our Family Winter Backpacks
We are an outdoor family living in a remote mountain area known for frequent extreme weather–especially in the winter. For this reason, we never go anywhere without our family packs. While it used to be odd to me that visitors always wanted to go through and see what’s in them, I’m used to it now. […]
Family Prepping Activities for Spring
Each season offers different opportunities to practice and master certain survival skills. Cleverly disguised as simple and fun family time, these activities play a secondary role that most people never really think about or equate to being a ‘prepper skill.’ As you will see, a lot of the ‘normal’ Spring outings and activities often have […]
Fall Project: How to Make a Wreath
Making wreaths our of various vines from your Autumnal pruning. A fun activity for children and adults that you can turn into gifts for the holiday season.
Fun with Fungi: Free Printable Garden Activity for Kids
It’s always great to get out into the garden with children, especially since the garden offers such a wealth of opportunities for exploration and learning. This free printable of fun fungi facts can help spark your child’s imagination and even be used as a nature or gardening scavenger hunt. Also included is a free fungi […]