A Real Christmas Tree vs. Artificial: The Great Green Christmas Tree Debate
Which type of Christmas tree is greener? What’s the true difference with a real Christmas tree vs. artificial ones? We’re looking at the research to find out the most eco-friendly option to celebrate...
View ArticleHow to Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Kids
Celebrating the Winter Solstice brings a fun and different way to enjoy a cold day with your little ones. Winter officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on December 21st. Here are some meaningful...
View ArticleHow to Write a Family Mission Statement
Three key pillars provide the foundation for a harmonious family: trust, respect and teamwork. When you use a little teamwork to write a family mission statement, there are endless opportunities for...
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 Get Free Milkweed Seeds to Attract Monarch Butterflies
Attracting more butterflies to your yard is a beautiful way to help support our pollinators. Milkweed is a butterfly-friendly plant, and now free milkweed seeds are available to those who need them....
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 ArticleCold Weather Outdoor Games for Kids
When the temperature drops and the snow starts to fall, you might be tempted to hibernate inside. But these cold weather outdoor games will help you embrace the cold and give your kids the exercise...
View ArticleBaby Sleep Safety: How to Choose the Best Organic Crib Mattress
Finding the best nontoxic, organic crib mattress for your baby seems to get more challenging, especially as we learn more about how harmful traditional mattresses can be. There’s much to learn about...
View ArticleSocial Justice Action for Teens
This year’s World Day of Social Justice is Monday, February 20. It’s the perfect time to encourage the concept of social justice activities within your family or classroom. Naturally, we want to share...
View ArticleDIY Organic Nuts & Seeds Bird Feeder Craft
This DIY organic bird feeder craft only takes a few minutes, but it combines everything children love – getting their hands dirty, having a little snack, making something fun, and nature. Life can get...
View ArticleFree Printable Valentine’s Day Lollipop Covers
Whether they go to school, homeschool, or just want to celebrate with family, your little ones will adore these printable Valentine’s Day lollipop holders. No need to waste gas in shipping or driving...
View ArticleAquarius Names for Water Bearer Babies-to-Be
Aquarius babies are born between January 21st and February 18th. If your due date falls within Aquarius season, you’re a parent-to-be who is surely in for a treat. Aquarians are thought to be...
View ArticleCelebrating 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 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 ArticleEarth Day Coloring Pages to Encourage Kids’ Love of Nature
If we want our kids to grow up protecting nature, they have to fall in love with it first. These free printable Earth Day coloring pages make a fun activity for your child while encouraging their love...
View Article21 Ideas for Celebrating Earth Day with Kids Outside
When it comes to celebrating Earth Day with kids, showing kids how to enjoy and care for nature is far more impactful than telling. Plan to spend this Earth Day outside, with activities that will...
View ArticleGemini Names for Your Air-Sign Baby-to-Be
Gemini is the third astrological sign in the zodiac and originates from a constellation that contains a whopping 85 stars of naked eye visibility. If you are expecting to deliver your baby between May...
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