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Today is National Get Outdoors Day! Summer is here and there is no better time for outdoor adventures. Whether it's going on a hike, visiting a park, planting a garden, camping, geocaching or stargazing, Nat Geo Kids makes it easy and fun for kids of all ages to #EscapeTheIndoors and explore their world.

Looking for a creative, budget-friendly way to kick off the summer season with your kids? While matching tie dye shirts are always a classic vacation look, last year we tried something different, and it was a huge hit. Instead of shirts, we made DIY tie dye beach towels using a few old towels we had lying around. Not only was it a fun warm-weather craft, but the towels turned out so vibrant and unique that we get asked about them every single time we use them at the pool, beach, or lake.

So, if you're looking for a family-friendly summer activity that doubles as a practical and personalized accessory, this tie dye towels tutorial is just what you need. Plus, it’s easy enough for toddlers to help with and cool enough to keep older kids (and even teens!) interested.

Winter doesn't have to be a time to stay stuck indoors. There are plenty of fun activities you can do with your kids if you can brave the cold. It’s a beautiful time of year and there’s still plenty of nature to explore. It’s important to get exercise and fresh air as well as this is very beneficial for physical and mental health. If you’re creative enough you can also find nature-inspired craft activities to do inside, and if you get cold, why not finish the day with a nice hot cocoa? Here are twelve winter outdoor activities ideas for kids.

Spending time in nature is good for you and offers many health benefits. Whenever you and your kids feel bored around the house, it may be an opportunity to get outside and participate in some various activities.

The following ideas are excellent and engaging items to add to your list of possibilities. You might want to propose these suggestions to your kids and see what they’re in the mood for and prefer doing. Mix it up each week, so you keep it interesting. No matter what you choose to do, put your phone away and be present so you can enjoy quality time with your kids. Most importantly, allow yourself to let loose a bit and laugh and have fun. 

Before you have children, the safety of your garden might not be a top priority. However, as your family starts to grow, you may want to pay attention to its design. You want it to be as safe as possible for your little ones from the get-go. There are, therefore, some techniques you can use to ensure that this becomes a reality.

Of course, as they grow, you’ll also want to make it child-friendly in the sense that it’s a fun area for them to enjoy – as well as being safe. But, regardless of their age, here are 6 tips that you can use to help transform it into an environment that they love to explore:

If you are looking for something fun to do with the family this summer that is closer to home, a camping trip is the perfect holiday idea on a budget.

With the current state of the world we have been left uncertain, and overseas travel is unlikely to be safe for a long time. If you do want to take your family somewhere this summer, a camping trip close to home is a great idea and will allow you to stay away from people and enjoy some quality time with the ones you love.

Grab yourself some 3 room tents for families, pots and pans and plenty of board games, and let’s take a look at some of the easy family meals you can create during the perfect camping trip!

With kids stuck at home and parents wondering what to do, I have a list of great solutions to help keep everyone active and engaged. Many of these options are indoor or outdoor fun too! You could set up multiple for an epic obstacle course as well.




Even with somethings opening back up, I don't have any plans to rush out into the world. I am going to be honest, I am at a place where I want my family to be healthy and I want a few things to open up to get back to some normalcy. So in the mean time, here are some fun activities for your kids to enjoy at home for mind and body.

My kiddos love playing outside. We live in a wonderful neighborhood where everyone knows everyone, and all the children play outside together. I love that my children can have a childhood like I did. We are working hard on making our backyard a place that all the children can enjoy.

As a parent, you want to make sure to keep your kids safe at all costs no matter where they are. One place that you’ll want to make sure your kids are especially safe is on the playground. This can seem a little intimidating. After all, the playground doesn’t have amenities such as child locks like your house does. Luckily, there are steps you can take to ensure the security of your kids while they are playing on the playground.

We enjoy a ton of outdoor activities with our children. We have been taking our kids really hiking since the beginning of this year. We have even took them hiking to go see the Solar Eclipse this past Monday. Our children are younger, but it still can be done because we have figured out a method to our madness.

Basic to Hiking with Kids

With summer right around the corner, it's time to get outdoors with the whole family! Need some motivation to get those kids off the couch and into the backyard? Look no further than Backyard Discovery's wooden swing sets. Amber at Viva Veltoro recently shared how their new swing set is bringing her family together and building her kids' relationship with each other. We've teamed up with some of our favorite bloggers to give away a Mount McKinley Wooden Swing Set from Backyard Discovery!

The warmer weather is coming and it's time to start thinking about outdoor living spaces. We're so excited to share this backyard storage giveaway for the brand new Step2 StoneFront Patio Collection Cooler & Storage and a Ready Shed by Backyard Discovery (worth a combined retail value of $1,998!).