Category Archives: Kids and the Outdoors

Dancing in the Rain

Posted on August 6, 2011 by

It is easy to get caught up in the rush of things.  Yet, it is also easy to create moments that count. Last night as the rain poured down I called to my husband, “The gutter must be full it … Continue reading →

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Kids Gardening Fun!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

Kids love to dig in the dirt!  They love to see new things happening and be a part of it!  What are you planting in your garden this summer? Gardening teaches kids countless lessons.  When gardening, children learn how to … Continue reading →

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kids birthday parties – stressful or fun?

Posted on February 27, 2011 by

Yesterday we returned home after dark exhausted from my boys birthday party.  Not the kind of stressful tired, but the “that was a blast” kind of tired. Since about November my boys have wanted a sledding party for their birthday. … Continue reading →

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all bundled up!

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

There is something heroic in me that happens after I return home from walking my kids to school in the near zero weather.  The crisp air just feels good to the lungs, the exercise first thing in the morning is … Continue reading →

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Nature, as good as it gets!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by

Nature is as good as it gets to nourishing one’s soul.  This morning I just was not in the swing of things.  It was nearly noon and I had not accomplished much other than eating breakfast.  Then my son asked … Continue reading →

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