Celebrating the First Day of Spring (Vernal Equinox) with Kids
Celebrating the first day of Spring is wonderful way to get kids outside during a time of new possibilities, revived energy, and wild delight. As my family’s first harsh Minnesota winter drew to a...
View Article7 Printable Earth Day Coloring Pages
Our free printable Earth Day coloring pages make a fun activity for your child while encouraging their love of nature. You can print these Earth Day coloring pages right from your computer and you’ll...
View ArticleTips for Flying with a Toddler
If even the thought of flying with a toddler is terrifying to you, we’re here to to tell you that you’re not alone. Taking your toddler out of their routine and placing them in a confined space for...
View Article40+ Easy, Eco-Friendly Easter Basket Fillers
Easter is just around the bend, so we’re sharing eco-friendly Easter basket fillers you can feel good about and your little ones are sure to enjoy. When we look beyond fake plastic grass and...
View ArticleEco Easter: DIY Natural Easter Egg Dyes
Why should you go to the trouble of making your own natural Easter egg dyes? Well, for one thing, it’s fun. And for another, even if you don’t eat the eggs you color for Easter, conventional dyes have...
View ArticleIs mold hiding in your washer? How to fix & prevent it
Is there mold in your washing machine? It’s worthwhile to check because it can make you and your family sick. It can also mean your clothes aren’t getting fully clean. Much like your dishwasher, you...
View ArticleTips for Cooking With Toddlers
You can say what you want about toddlers — and there surely is a lot to say — but little kids really want nothing more than to help. So if your three-year-old is causing a fuss while you’re trying...
View ArticleEasy DIY Upcycled Planters & Seed Starters for Gardening
Gardening in small spaces is a great way to bring fresh ingredients into your diet. We chose cardboard to make these upcycled planters and seed starters because we wanted a plastic-free option. These...
View ArticleHow To Plan + Plant a Family-Friendly Food Forest
The ingredients are simple: plants, soil, seeds, sun, a sprinkle of rain, a bit of mulch, and a piece of land (it needn’t be large: your backyard – or even a portion of it – will do.) The result? A...
View ArticleGrowing Good Eaters: 5 Easy Vegetables to Grow With Kids
“I’m going to get a snack!” announces 3-year-old Mason. And instead of going to the pantry or fridge, he opens the front door and heads out to pick it fresh from the family’s vegetable garden. His...
View Article5 Outdoor Nature Scavenger Hunt Printables + Ideas for Kids
Going on a nature scavenger hunt is a great way to spend time outside with your kids. These activities can be educational, encourage creativity, or just plain fun. If you have a child who needs...
View ArticlePlaying in the Rain: Get kids outside in almost any weather
A quick search for rainy day activities with kids offers endless lists of indoor projects and games. It made me wonder – who are these lists for? They’re probably not really for kids. Because any kid...
View Article8 Tips for Planning Your Summer with Kids
Summer is best when it includes plenty of downtime. Here are 8 tips for planning your summer with kids to help your family make the most of the longer days. Summer afternoon…Summer afternoon…to me,...
View ArticleKid-Friendly Garden Projects to Try this Season
Are you looking for creative ways to get your kids outside the house and off those devices? Maybe you’re struggling to encourage your kids to eat healthy? Kid-friendly garden projects can accomplish...
View ArticleHow to Capture the Best First Day of School Photos
A photographer’s top five tips for capturing the best first day of school pics. The first day of school has long been a Kodak moment. But with phone cameras and the shift from amateur to capable...
View ArticleHow to DIY Your Child’s 1st Birthday Photoshoot
A milestone worth capturing, your baby is about to turn one! This is a special time for both a child and their parents. What’s more fun than capturing the memory in an adorable 1st birthday...
View ArticleHow to Celebrate the First Day of Fall with Kids (2022)
Fall officially begins September 22nd. Here are some books, DIY projects, and plenty of fun first day of Fall activities to meaningfully observe the autumnal equinox with kids. I find myself ever more...
View ArticleHealthy Halloween Treats for Trick or Treaters
Halloween can be a challenge for natural parents. High fructose corn syrup, sugar, cheap chocolate, and all those dyes are scary in our book! The good news is – there are healthy Halloween treats you...
View ArticleNature Deficit Disorder + How to Prevent It
What is nature deficit disorder? And how do we prevent it in kids (and ourselves)? We spoke with Richard Louv to understand this scenario our attachment to screens and tendency to helicopter parent...
View ArticleHow to Have a Green Halloween – Sustainable Halloween Tips
With so much emphasis on sugary treats and pretty much disposable costumes, it can be difficult to plan a healthy and green Halloween while keeping the kids happy. But what if we flip this holiday...
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