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Sweetwater in Springtime

5 Things You Should DEFINITELY Say to a (New) Widow

5 Things You Should Definitely Say To A (new) Widow

I take issue with the wildly popular & widely shared articles titled, “what NOT to say,” to someone. It’s a huge annoyance to me. But, I’ve never actually felt that one pertained to me untilContinue reading

April Reflections & Explorers Log

There are times.. April 2015 Reflections & Explorers Log

Hi y’all! I’m treating myself and my friends to monthly reflections, this year. These are meant to help me keep track and make sense of things. I am one of those creative types that flourishContinue reading

Outdoor Family Mother's Day Ideas

Outdoor Family Mother’s Day Ideas

Mother’s Day is right around the corner. I’m a mom and I can tell you that I’m not really big into receiving gifts for Mother’s Day. What I am interested in is doing something special,Continue reading

plastic bags are the worst practical jokesters

Funny Not Funny Reasons to Bring Your Own Bag

Funny Not Funny Reasons to Bring Your Own Bag I finally got fed up with flimsy single-use plastic shopping bags and bought some fantastic bags to take their place. I did it for selfish personalContinue reading

Things to do Outdoors in Georgia May 2015

Things to do outdoors in Georgia May 2015

May is an exciting month with Mother’s Day, Kids To Parks Day, Memorial Day and warm weather! Remember that some of the events require registration through parks or other venues. The links will lead youContinue reading

Three FREE things all kids need to do in National Parks

3 FREE things for kids to do at National Parks + Giveaway

Kids To Parks Day is May 16! Many have already pledged to celebrate by visiting parks with children, so I’m sharing some of my favorite FREE things to do in our National Parks. Family travel isn’tContinue reading

How Reusable Shopping Bags make my life BETTER

Bringing my own bag actually makes my life better

It’s really surprising, sometimes, the simple little things that can make our lives easier. For example, the throwaway plastic shopping bags we use at stores. You’d think they exist to make life easier and more convenient.Continue reading

Parks reveal the hidden gems of family travel and local adventures

Parks reveal the hidden gems of family travel and local adventures

Parks. They come in all shapes and sizes from the neighborhood playground to hundreds of acres of pristine natural heritage. They focus on different aspects from historic preservation, to conservation and family fun. They offerContinue reading

4 things I love about a tent that attaches to our SUV

4 things I love about a tent that attaches to our SUV

In February, we camped in our new Sportz SUV Tent from Napier Outdoors. We’re on a mission to camp every month, this year. So, you’ll be seeing a lot more of this unique tent. ExcitedContinue reading

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Candy Cook is a devoted homeschooling mom & life-long learner packing a camera, an internet connection, & 855 open browser tabs. An engine of fascination, she can generate projects on a staggering scale, unleashing indiscriminate passion. As a disciple of chaos, she draws inspiration from the natural world releasing it through written word and award-winning photography. Read more..

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