5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#4 Gear Up}
Just as you would never run a few miles without proper footwear, or tackle a home repair project without the necessary tools and supplies, you should not expect a successful nature walk without the...
View Article5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {#5-Keep It Simple}
I hope this series has inspired you to get out and explore with your own pint-sized crew! So far, we’ve covered several basics of planning a nature walk: Find a Buddy Make it a Habit Choose the Right...
View Article5 Tips for a Successful Nature Walk with Kids {Bonus Tip-Read Up}
Before this Nature Walk series comes to an end, I can’t resist sharing one final bonus tip. It’s super easy and fun to do, and will add much more meaning to your nature walks… Bonus Tip: Read Up...
View ArticleThe World’s Largest Carrots…discovered in our very own garden
This is what happens when you try to have a garden and a baby in the same month….we totally forgot about these carrots, planted a week or two before the arrival of Baby Brother. Until last week....
View ArticleBefore and After: Dated Green Cabinet Goes Farmhouse Chic
I just love the way this project turned out! Our Farmhouse Chic cabinet began as a bright green 1950’s curio cabinet scored for $75 on Craigslist. A few coats of paint, a wax job and new “vintage”...
View Article3 Affordable Materials for Vegetable Garden Walkways
Our square foot garden consists of 4 large wooden boxes separated and surrounded by a grid of substantial walkways, which means we’ve experimented with several options over the years for keeping those...
View ArticleEasy Garden Spray with Essential Oils
Are you looking for a simple, effective, and chemical-free spray to use in your organic garden? You’ll love this Easy Garden Spray with Essential Oils! Hard Core Organic Pest Control It’s not easy to...
View Article11 Ways to Enjoy Winter with Your Kids
I get it–I know cabin fever is a real thing. I know it’s hard to get everyone bundled up. I know it’s cold. I know some days are sunless and dreary. Many people simply do not enjoy winter. While I...
View ArticleThe Perfect Garden Project for Kids
Looking for a fun and easy garden project for kids? Plant a sunflower house! There’s something magical about seeds–stick them in the ground and then a plant appears. And there’s something even more...
View ArticleOrganic Gardening: Want Better Veggies? Try Companion Plants!
Avoiding all chemicals on your veggie crops can be a challenge, but it can be done. We haven’t used chemicals in our garden in years! One of the best tricks for the organic vegetable gardener is...
View ArticleHow to Harvest Sunflower Seeds for Replanting and Gift-Giving
Did you grow sunflowers this year? Now is the time to harvest sunflower seeds for next year! Collecting seeds from your own sunflowers is super easy. Homegrown sunflower seeds make great gifts, and...
View ArticleForaged Salad Greens from Your Own Backyard
Eating fresh salad greens from your own veggie garden is pretty cool, but you know what’s even better? Eating foraged salad greens from your own backyard. Like my son said the other day, It’s like a...
View Article11 Favorite Children’s Books About Seeds and Gardens
This year, as you prepare to order seeds for your spring garden, why not order a few of these children’s books about seeds and gardens, too? Gardening and children’s literature are two of my very...
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