Outdoor Play
Campfires with Kids: Tips & Safety
To me, nothing says summer like Campfires and S’mores. They aren’t something I had growing up as a kid, but as a teen and young adult, I ran the community campfires for my local Park […]
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Outdoor Play
Summer Fun: Backyard Camping
With this summer’s pandemic limiting travel opportunities for families, it’s the perfect time to experience the joys of camping. In fact, you don’t even have to leave the safety of your property to have a […]
Little Reviews
Little Reviews: Fun With Fidget Spinners
This story contains affiliate links Do you have a fidget spinner in your house? Ha! That was a silly question, of course you do! If your kids are as obsessed with fidget spinners as mine, […]
Outdoor Play
Do-It-Yourself Olympics
The world’s most exceptional sporting event is upon us once again. That’s right, it’s been four years already, and the summer Olympics are back! The games in Rio are have begun, and you can join in […]
Nature Centers & Gardens
8 Ways to Connect Kids with Nature
Now that spring is here and it’s starting to warm up outside it’s time to get the kids back outside! Openlands Lake County (formerly Conserve Lake County) had a great handout at the Green Living Fair […]