summer swim team: an absolute MUST for families
Summer swim has been a staple for our family for the last six years.
Ever since Maddy joined the pre-team the summer before Kindergarten, we've spent …
outdoor activities
get kids to play outside: 4 tips for summertime playground fun
Sometimes, getting kids to play outside is no easy feat, especially in the summer.
Because here in the DC Metro area, it's hot.
It's …
baseball game scavenger hunt: fun for kids during the game
I have a hard time sitting still during sporting events.
I won't lie.
I love the tailgating and the food and the crowds, but …
backyard camping and reading under the stars: summer reading at its best
Summer is in full swing, and what better way to really rock it out in the summertime than by camping?
Not for real …
let kids play: remembering the importance of free time outdoors
It's easy for parents to fall into the trap of thinking that summer means camps, amusement parks, pool trips, beach, camping, picnics, and activities …
backyard chopped challenge: creative outdoor fun
Many of my longtime readers will think I've officially lost my marbles after reading this post, and maybe I have.
I just think it's worth sharing …
fun, kid-friendly learning at baseball games
Originally published June 6, 2011 but republished today because, well, it's worth it.
This past week, we experienced something totally …
3 ways to kick-start your family’s health
I am blogging on behalf of Walmart.com, but the views expressed here are solely mine, not Walmart’s. Shop online and save money to live better …
invitation to play with acorns: outdoor fun for little ones
The following guest post is written by the amazing Angela Thayer of Teaching Mama (not to be confused with this here ole teach mama …
try someting new: fishing with kids
Maybe every other family in the world has tried fishing, but ours has not.
That is, until this week.
Now? We're like total fishermen. Fishers of …
5 ideas for sneaky learning and backyard fun
Hip, hip hooray! Summer is here!
The weather has been absolutely gorgeous for us—not too hot and not too cool. It’s the spring we always seem to miss …
geocaching: what it is & why we’re hooked
Right now, we’re 2 for 6.
That's right--2/6. 2:6?
And today we totally thought we had one, but we didn’t.
We’ll masters by wintertime, …
5 easy ways to raise earth-friendly kids
Really, nothing about raising kids is easy.
I so know this to be true. I think I'm pretty honest about my own on-the-job struggles, and most …
quick trick: play. outdoors. (no matter the weather!)
Who knows what happened to winter this year?
I am convinced that we had absolutely no snow this year because this was the first time I …
easy, frugal, backyard water fun
It's H-O-T. Hot, hot, Hot with a capital 'H'.
I know I've been a total complainer, but I really don't care.
So rather than complain any more, I …
coffee can stilts: old school summer fun
Just for fun, just because I had two empty coffee cans, and just because I remember loving the yellow plastic-cup stilts we had as kids, …
water painting
Today was gorgeous outside, so after the kids had played for a while, helped their dad with yard work, and played some more, I brought out some …
backyard number boxes
It was beautiful out today, so after of lots of playing and exploring in our own backyard, I gave Maddy and Owen the challenge of introducing our ole …