One thing I really enjoy during the summer are days out with the kids! We like to explore almost anywhere but since we have a summer budget, finding free places to visit is always a plus since we like to get out a lot during summertime. You don’t have to travel very far for the …
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Creative ideas for nature and outdoor gifts for kids! The holidays are coming and we want you to be able to spend more time relaxing than shopping. Wouldn’t that be nice — feet up, fire going, warm cup of tea & a cookie (or two), Bing crooning “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…” Ahhh.. now …
Enjoy these gorgeous kids books about leaves — perfect to pair with favorite Fall activities this Autumn or to take with you on a leaf scavenger hunt! One of the best things about Autumn (next to the pumpkin bread, of course) are the beautiful leaves! I love to go on long drives to see the …
Try a few of these easy Fall leaf science experiments, projects and activities using real leaves! Autumn is definately the season for some outdoor Fall science activities! And you know me — I’m all about EASY when it comes to projects — what’s easier than walking out your door and rounding up a handful of …
Explore the Autumn Equinox and seasonal changes with these easy Fall science activities for kids! Fall is a wonderful season to explore the outdoors. learn a little science and dive into why the seasons change. Kids can learna LOT about nature through their skills of observation and discovery. Fall Nature & Science Activities: …
These kids gardening crafts & ideas are sure to get you excited for warmer weather! For some people, the sight of green grass or tulips popping up means Spring has arrived but for me, it’s the sight of a seed packet! Sometime around the end of February, I realize that Spring is only weeks away …
Gardening is such a fun science activity for kids. It allows them to explore botany (the study of plants), habitats and pollination.
It’s also a wonderful family activity as everyone can get involved in planting, growing and harvesting from your own backyard.
Even if you don’t have the time or space for a full-blown garden, the kids would enjoy starting some flowers and veggies in a few posts on your porch.
Grab a few of these FREE gardening printables and worksheets and inspire kids to grow something this year! Spring is the perfect time to introduce your kids to gardening! It doesn’t have to be anything complicated — a few seeds in a pot or an herb garden on the windowsill is the perfect starter project. …
Inspire your kids with these awesome outdoor scavenger hunts (many with free printables!) Scavenger hunts with kids are some of our favorite outdoor activities (as you may have guessed 🙂 They can be done together, as an independent activity, with a group of friends and are just so darn easy! Just grab a list & …
AWESOME Outdoor Activities for Families to enjoy this summer (+FREE printable Adventure Challenge too!) It’s one of those times when nothing seems normal — so maybe it’s a sign to try something new, you know, mix things up a bit, right? We’ve all been stuck indoors a lot this year and yet, there are so …