I grew up outside, exiting the back door early in the morning and not returning home until dinner, having spent the day playing in sprinklers, climbing trees, and wandering the creek’s ravine behind our home for miles. Being outside was fun, and an inexpensive way for my single mom to keep me entertained. I fell out of trees, climbed … Read More... about Our Normal: Plaster in Nature
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Fried Cheerios® – The Perfect Trail Snack
Yes, you read that right. Fried Cheerios®. It’s been a staple snack in my family for generations. The story goes that back in the 40s and 50s, my great-grandmother … Read More... about Fried Cheerios® – The Perfect Trail Snack
28 Ways to Get Help for Medical Travel
Parenting a child with medical needs can be isolating, even surrounded with family, friends, and a stellar support network. There are times I feel like I’m gasping … Read More... about 28 Ways to Get Help for Medical Travel
30 Summer Activities When You Can’t Go Outside
Over the past two summers, now going into our third, we watch with envy as Memorial Day Weekend approaches and families plan their pool parties, beach days, water … Read More... about 30 Summer Activities When You Can’t Go Outside
6 Reasons We Love Rest Stops
On average, we travel 25,000 miles each year in our minivan. That does not include daily travel to and from school and work. Most of this extreme mileage is to get … Read More... about 6 Reasons We Love Rest Stops
Nature Exposure Even for the Toughest Situations
Finding the time or access to going outside can be difficult for many people. Barriers exist even for those who are excited and eager to get into nature – … Read More... about Nature Exposure Even for the Toughest Situations
Our Favorite Nature Toddler Books
We all know the classics. “Old Bear”, “Goodnight Moon”, “Where the Wild Things Are” and “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”. They are all on our book shelves, and we love … Read More... about Our Favorite Nature Toddler Books
Our Normal: Plaster in Nature
I grew up outside, exiting the back door early in the morning and not returning home until dinner, having spent the day playing in sprinklers, climbing trees, and … Read More... about Our Normal: Plaster in Nature
