We finally have some beautiful snow, and there are so many great things to do outside in it! The trick is to stay comfortable by dressing in lots of layers for warmth. Once dressed, hop on a pair of skis, some snowshoes, or skates. Go ice fishing, snowmobiling or how about building a few snow people, snow angels, or a... READ MORE >
Tis the season for you and your family to set your own holiday and winter traditions. Combining customs from different family members and then adding your own new ones to the mix is fun! All of these activities — old and new— will be remembered fondly by your kids. They may continue them with their own families. Here in the... READ MORE >
With the holidays coming, chances are your family will be doing some travels to get to different holiday outings and get togethers. Use this opportunity to teach and practice using a map with your kids. The younger ones will have fun following along the different roads during a trip and the older ones can learn about the four directions or... READ MORE >
With everyone’s busy schedules, it’s tricky to fit it all in. Halloween is fun, but sometimes there are groans not only from the spooky little goblins but also from the goblins’ parents in thinking about all the needed preparation. Pumpkins, costumes, treats and decorations, the list can go on and on. Here are some easy ways to decorate your pumpkins... READ MORE >
Kids are naturally creative and curious! These are important lifelong skills that sometimes get lost if not encouraged, but there are many different and fun ways to develop them. Often, with free-form creative exploration, a child finds his or her passion that eventually leads to a career or lifelong hobby. Challenge children to invent their own activities, games and toys... READ MORE >
August is here and that means the end of summer is near. It’s time to start thinking about going back to school. Make the transition easy and fun by turning it into a family scavenger hunt. On this list are both school and end of summer nature signs. Before you run to the store for all new school supplies, do... READ MORE >
Summer is a great time to hang out with the birds! Their variety in size, shape, color and song is fantastic. Take hikes to different types of forest areas, along different bodies of water, and at different times of the day and you will see and hear an amazing array of birds. Bring a pair of binoculars if you have... READ MORE >
The outdoors is full of many wonderful creatures. Now that summer vacation is here, take some time to sit by a tree or in a grassy spot and simply watch and listen. What are the birds doing? Do you see any signs of deer? Get down at ground level and find some of the insects. Look under rocks and logs.... READ MORE >
It’s easy to find fun stuff to do in the summer, at least when the weather is nice. Hiking, biking, paddling, camping, swimming, and making a fort are just a few of the many choices. But what about those rainy days when you are stuck inside? Here’s one idea…save all those partially used notebooks that you bring home on the... READ MORE >
It’s spring and what a welcome season it is! The sun is shining, the snow is melting and the birds are busy singing their spring songs. After you have had a chance to get outside to enjoy the weather with a nice hike, bike ride or maybe some gardening, come on in and mix up a batch of cupcakes to... READ MORE >
