Do you want to learn? It won’t always be pretty. It may resemble destruction, from time to time. Learning often comes as challenges that we face while attempting to continue in our, “orderly fashion.” Overcoming and movingContinue reading
Openness: Wild Wonder, Natural Curiosity, True Appreciation
This is why I do what I do. I will only be with them for this very brief window in the history of planet earth. I want to leave them with open eyes, open arms,Continue reading
Moms — How do YOU do it??
Fellow mom and blogger, Maria Smith, poses this question after offering an intimate view of her life as mom, “How do YOU do it?” She explains that she sees moms making forts, getting dirty with theContinue reading
Official Partner with Type-A Parent Conference 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia
I have been selected to be an official partner with the Type-A Parent Conference 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. I have very little idea of what this actually means. LOL But, I’m totally cool with thatContinue reading
Invasive Species to Capture on Your Next Walk
Hiking, biking and paddling in our favorite parks and along our favorite trails is a great way to connect with nature. But, if you frequent these natural areas you will begin to notice the troublingContinue reading
What do campers get with Stone Mountain’s Ready, Set, Camp package?
For our July camp, we spent 24 hours at Stone Mountain Park! We left our tent at home and arrived to find a brand new tent ready for us at our reserved campsite, thanks to theContinue reading
Cloudland Canyon State Park with Kids
[section_title title=Cloudland Canyon with the Kids] Cloudland Canyon State Park, in northwest Georgia, proves a fantastic adventure for our hike happy family. Our 48 hours on the western edge of Lookout Mountain was hardly enoughContinue reading
31 Ways to Spend August Outside #AugustOutside
I’ve already touched on the importance of maintaining an outdoor presence during the hectic back-to-school period. Prioritizing outside play helps cement family outdoor adventure as part of the new school year and throughout the coolerContinue reading
Don’t let back-to-school push you back indoors. Spend August Outside. #AugustOutside
The business of ending summer and heading back to school can knock outdoor play down the priority list a couple notches as other issues climb. After all, even for homeschoolers, there’s a lot to doContinue reading