Bored kids stuck at home on a hot day is not a fun combination! Here are some ideas for summer water gun fun for kids. Growing up, a good water gun was all that was needed for hours of childhood fun. There are countless things you can do with a good water gun and onlyRead More
Nature Walk Ideas for Kids of Various Ages
When you have several kids, it can be hard to find activities that are at all their different levels. Here are some fun nature walk ideas for kids of various ages. If you want to keep your kids active and healthy this summer, nature walks are a great way to do it. Kids of allRead More
100 Things to Look for on a Nature Walk
Use this list of 100 things to look for on a nature walk with kids to make your family walks more fun Here are 100 Things to Look for on a Nature Walk to keep you and your kids busy no matter where you head out to explore. From the classic signs that an animalRead More
Tips for Hiking with Kids
Use these tips for hiking with kids to make your next family hike more enjoyable. Hiking can be a fun and very frugal family activity. A lot of people with young children tend to stay away from hiking for several different reasons. Some think their children won’t be able to handle a hike and othersRead More
Backyard Camping Ideas for Kids
These backyard camping ideas are perfect for when your kids want to go camping but you don’t have time to get away. Backyard camping is also a great way to introduce kids to camping before a real camping trip. You and your family don’t have to leave your home to have a great night camping.Read More
Flashlight Tag and Other Fun Night Games for Kids
One of the best parts of summer is playing outside in the dark. Here are four fun night games for kids, including flashlight tag and ghosts in the graveyard. Growing up, one of the greatest things about summer is the longer daylight. This allowed for more time to play, and there was a decent chanceRead More
Backyard Obstacle Course Ideas for Kids
These backyard obstacle course ideas for kids will provide lots of active summer fun! Are you looking for something fun for the kids to do this summer? Do you need a lot of fun for very little cash? Why not turn your back yard into an obstacle course for kids? They’ll have so much funRead More
5 Ways to Inspire Kids’ Sense of Adventure
Here are 5 Ways to Inspire Kids’ Sense of Adventure. They will learn so much by getting out into the real world and exploring, learning, and traveling! Inspiring a sense of adventure in our kids is so important. It can give them confidence and awareness of their surroundings. You don’t have to go far toRead More
5 Activities to Teach Kids About Nature
Kids are naturally curious, so getting them engaged in nature is easy. Explore the outdoors together with these 5 Activities to Teach Kids About Nature. Watching a child learn about the world that exists around them is one of the most pleasurable things we can do as adults. The wonder in their eyes as theyRead More
10 Educational Sidewalk Chalk Activities
Make learning fun and active with these educational sidewalk chalk activities! Summer fun often includes sidewalk chalk. We all have memories of spending endless days scribbling on the ground only to be excited when the rain washes it away and we can start over from scratch. If your child comes in and does not need aRead More
What You Need for Bird Watching with Kids
Bird watching is fast becoming a popular pastime among the younger generation. With a renewed focus on conservation of our wildlife and not burning through our natural resources, it gives one hope for a healthy future. Bird watching is an extension of this as more kids and teens take on the hobby of enjoying andRead More
Fun Outdoor Physical Activities for Kids
If your child loves nature, you will be glad to know you can incorporate some physical activity into their interest as well. Below you will find some fun physical activities for the nature loving child, perfect for helping them explore their interest of nature while getting some exercise at the same time. As you willRead More
How to Make a Portable Flower Press
It seems these days everything is so go, go, go and centers around technology and flashing lights. I am on a mission to introduce my children to the simple things in life, to slow down and watch a caterpillar crawl along a branch, to catch a fish and throw it back, to gather wildflowers andRead More
Pool Noodle Obstacle Course for Kids
Last week Rodney shared ideas for setting up a Backyard Obstacle Course for Kids. These jumps made from pool noodles would make a great addition to any backyard obstacle course that you set up for your kids. Creating a jumping course for kids is a fun way for them to get exercise. Whether you createRead More
Tips for Geocaching with Kids
Geocaching is a fun way to explore the world around you and to discover new areas you might not know existed. It can be as educational as it is fun for children. Geocaching is also a great way for the family to spend time together doing something completely new every time. The tips below willRead More
5 Night Games Using Glow Sticks
Even though summer days last longer, sometimes they just don’t last long enough- a couple packs of glow sticks from Dollar Tree can extend your summer fun from dusk to dark. No need for you and the kids to run in as soon as the porch light comes on, activate a handful of glow sticks and check out theseRead More
How to Make a Bird Feeder Out of an Upcycled Candle Holder
I am not one to throw away anything that can possibly be used to reused. This wrought iron candle holder broke off the stand under a certain little boys not so gentle hands landed on it. While, I am still debating what to do with the stand I had an idea immediately for the candle holderRead More
How to Create a Pirate Grotto Garden for Kids
I love having the kids in the garden with me whether they are helping me plant or playing nearby so I make it a point to create play spaces throughout the yard and garden. About a month ago when I made THIS (Insert fairy garden link) for my little girl I had a pouting little boyRead More
How To Create a Magical Fairy Garden
My little girl loves pink, sparkles, fairies and dirt-lol. So I thought a fun and pretty project for us would be to create a fairy garden to place in our real garden. This master plan really had several purposes- #1 – To create a pretty focal point for our garden, #2- To have a projectRead More
How to Make a Garden Tic-Tac-Toe Game
As it warms up and I have been freshening up the garden and the yard in general with things like new plants and new décor. I have been trying to think of ways to incorporate things for the kids like the fairy garden. I thought it would be fun to have features just for themRead More