Going Out on A Limb…

We’re nearing the end of the school year.  Often times the toughest part of the entire year, because the voice of spring calls so loudly for us to be outside, instead of in. We’ve begged for it to come, and now its arrived in full, unstoppable force. It’s this time of year that I’m ready …

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Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 20}: Make a Homemade Fishing Pole

{Sorry for the delay in these posts.  Brad and I came down with strep throat this weekend and have been just plain miserable. The posts days will no longer coincide with the date, and this will run a tad into November, but I’m sure you will give me/us some grace!} How To Make a Homemade …

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Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 14}: Make a Bow and Arrow

How to Make a Homemade Bow and Arrow…    Supplies:  Small Hand Saw Pruning Scissors  Live 1/2 Inch thick tree limb Strong, Thin String Electrical Tape  – 1/4 or 5/16 Dow Rod Feathers  X-Acto Knife  Super Glue This adventure is one that will make any boys heart excited! Grab a small hack saw or hand …

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Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 5}: Nature Scavenger Hunt – Free Printable

Going on a Nature Scavenger Hunt…    Supplies: Walking Shoes Bug Spray Magnifying Glass (optional) Field Guide (optional) Printable List   Nature scavenger hunts are a great way to enjoy the details of God’s creation.  Boys love a good search and challenge!  You never know what you’ll find each time. Feel free to print off …

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Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 2}: Geocaching

How To Go on a Geocaching Adventure… Supplies: GPS Device (such as a Geomate Jr.) or Smartphone A FREE Account with Geocaching.com) Small Treasure (see list suggestions) Pen/Pencil Never heard of geocaching?  It was a new adventure to me as well not too long ago.  Think of it as a real-life worldwide outdoor treasure hunt, …

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Introducing 31 Days of Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys

Get Ready for 31 Days of… Adventure. Simplicity. Boyhood. Outdoors. I’m taking the plunge.  I’ll be writing for the next 31 days of October on one topic.  Nester hosts 100’s of bloggers doing the same challenge of writing on one topic, every day, for one month. Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys – It’s a topic …

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