Surviving the Elements | Think Outside Boxes
Any time the kids are outside long enough, either in a backyard, a park, or out camping, they start gathering sticks and scouting locations for shelters. Maybe it’s all those episodes of Alone we watch on the History Channel, maybe it’s the number of times we’ve read Hatchet, but my kids love fantasizing about surviving in the wild. […]
Stargazing with Kids and Think Outside Boxes
“It’s the perfect night to look at the stars, Mom.” My five year old has wanted to travel to space since he was a teeny tot. He loves reading books about space, watching documentaries about celestial bodies and space phenomenon, and going outside to look through his telescope. I just adore encouraging his interests, and […]
5 Things to Do on Your Next Nature Walk
“Hey! I found a dead butterfly!” the sweet little one from my primary co-op class shouted excitedly and everyone ran over to see what he found. “And I found BONES!” another cried from the opposite direction in the meadow we were exploring during the last spring science class of the year. The kids rushed from […]
Disney on Ice | A Great Holiday Gift for Kids
Sparkling eyes, and rapt attention… I remember the last time we went to see Disney on Ice we fell in love with princesses and iconic characters all over again. Well, actually the kids did. I fell in love with the look in the girls’ eyes as they stared at the ice, never once taking their […]
Super Cute Pinecone Hedgehog Craft for Kids
Fall in Northeast Ohio is one of my favorite times. I just love the crisp cool bite in the air while the sun shines high. I adore the leaves of all different colors, and the sticks and pinecones all around, just waiting for some sool weather crafting. These pinecone hedgehogs just might be my […]