4 Natural Events You Should Explain To Your Kids

Nature, with its mysteries and wonders, can be a great teacher for our kids. From ferocious storms to peaceful ocean tides, experiencing natural events in person can spark curiosity and stimulate learning. As parents, we want to cultivate an understanding of how nature works in our children’s minds so that they learn to respect and appreciate the Earth’s delicate balance. Here are four natural phenomena you should explain to your kids – through both conversation and direct experience – so that they understand more about our planet's power and beauty.


What To Look For When Hiring Professional Artificial Turf Installers

As more and more people looking to save on their monthly expenses, many are turning to artificial turf as a way to reduce their water bills (and reduce your carbon footprint too in more ways than one). While artificial turf may seem simple enough to install, there are actually quite a few things you should look for when hiring professional artificial turf installers. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at what you should keep an eye out for to ensure a successful installation.

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How To Design A Greenhouse As A Part Of Your Garden

Designing a greenhouse can be an exciting project for any garden enthusiast. From selecting the right materials to creating an optimized space for your plants, there is a lot to consider when designing your own custom greenhouse. In this blog post, we'll discuss some key steps and processes of designing a successful greenhouse that will maximize growth potential and allow you to enjoy your new space for years to come. Whether you are a novice or an experienced gardener, this guide will help you create the perfect environment for growing and caring for plants in any climate. Let's get started!



Amazing Outdoor Activities That Kids Will Love and Enjoy

When most people think of summertime activities, they picture things like swimming, going to the park, or playing in the backyard. While all of those are certainly fun and can be enjoyed by both kids and adults, there are plenty of other great activities that can be just as enjoyable – and sometimes even more so.



#EscapeTheIndoors with Nat Geo Kids Books

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.


#EscapeTheIndoors with Nat Geo Kids Books Giveaway


DIY Tie Dye Beach Towels

Everyone makes tie dye shirts for vacations and while I love a good matching family photo, last year we decided to make some tie dye beach towels with some old cheap towels. They have been such a huge hit! It was not only a fun warm weather activity, but it is something that we get asked about wherever we go. And with the weather warming back up and everyone ready to start float down a river, I thought I would share this fun family friendly activity.


DIY Tie Dye Beach Towels


How to Make Tie Dye Beach Towels

12 Winter Outdoor Activities for Kids

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.



Outdoor Activities To Do With Your 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.


Outdoor Activities To Do With Your Kids



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. 

How to Make Your Garden More Kid-Friendly: 6 Tips You Can Use

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:

Camping Recipes You Should Try

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!

Kids Stuck at Home - Activities for Mind and Body

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.


Kids Stuck at Home - Activities for Mind and Body


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.

Enjoying Life Outside with Simplay3 Young Explorers Adventure Climber

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.


I received the Young Explorer Adventure Climber from Simplay3 which is a new item. Safety was a top priority when they created this product just like with all of their products. Simplay3 products are rotational molded, a manufacturing process that creates sturdy, strong, durable products that retain their value, withstanding weather and the toughest of children over the years. Simplay3 is a Veteran Owned Company and products are made in the USA by a hard-working, highly skilled, and committed Northeast Ohio work force. All products are recyclable. Simplay3 and its employees are committed to its customers and the communities it serves.

Keeping Your Kids Safe On the Playground

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.

Keeping Your Kids Safe On the Playground

Ready for Summer with ZURU Toys!

We are all ready for summer in our house thanks to ZURU Toys! My kids were sent Bunch O Balloons Marvel Avengers, Bunch O Balloons Slingshot, X-Shot Hurricane Hydro, and Gazillion Bubble Pong from ZURU Toys. They have given a definite splash to our summer so far! I will have more pictures and video for sure to come so make sure to follow us on Instagram for more!


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Basics to Hiking with Kids

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

Backyard Discovery Mount McKinley Wooden Swing Set Giveaway

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!

Here are some details about the swing set from Backyard Discovery's website:

Step2 Cooler Giveaway, Ends 4/16


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!).

Hanging Onto Summer with Lil' Monkey Dome Climber

I received complimentary products to provide this review. All opinions are my own.
 
School started back today. All last week we enjoyed every day outside. Either at the pool, the lake, the zoo, or even just our back yard. But our back yard is starting to look like a playground. I was recently sent the Lil' Monkey Dome Climber to review and my kids LOVE it!
 

Lil' Monkey is the world's first physical outdoor game that combines a mobile app with augmented reality! It encourages the "screen generation" kids to be physically active and get some fun outdoor exercise.

Enter to WIN from BabyBanZ! {#HelloSummer Giveaway Hop, Ends 5/27}

I received complimentary products to provide this post. All opinions are my own.
 
Welcome to the {second annual} Hello Summer Giveaway Hop hosted by Lindsey Blogs and Viva Veltoro.
The days are getting longer and hotter so we’re saying Hello to Summer in fun giveaway style! Beat the heat and hop around to all the participating bloggers’ giveaways at the bottom of this post. Also, be sure to enter to win the GRAND PRIZE for this event, an ULTIMATE Backyard Prize Package courtesy of Step2!

Enter to WIN a pair of BabyBanZ/KidsBanZ Adventure, UV One Piece Suit, and a UPF 50+ Sun Hat so your little one can enjoy the summer sun by staying safe! You will be able to choose the color AND size you'd prefer. :D

Step2 Neat & Tidy Cottage Giveaway, Ends 9/3

I did not receive any product or compensation to share this post. All opinions are my own.
 


Welcome to the Step2 Neat & Tidy Cottage II Giveaway, hosted by Thrifty Nifty Mommy and Viva Veltoro and sponsored by Step2!
 
As a Step2 Ambassador, Thrifty Nifty Mommy just had the opportunity to review one of Step2's newest products, the Neat & Tidy Cottage II. This realistic playhouse will look great in any backyard because of its charming exterior that resembles stone and wood. Your little one can pretend to cook, clean and welcome guests into their very own house. Check out the Thrifty Nifty Mommy's full review of the Step2 Neat & Tidy Cottage II to see all of the awesome features of this playhouse. Details of the Step2 Neat & Tidy Cottage (obtained from the Step2 website):