Our Sure Signs of Spring

The soundtrack of backyard wiffle ball, basketballs bouncing on the driveway, competitive laps around the house, and soccer goals being scored Neighbor kids congregate in our backyard and in our driveway A rising water bill with required frequent showers Countdowns for school ending Mud clods accidentally tracked inside First tastes of shaved ice for the …

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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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This Week’s KidVentures {May 17}

The weather has been PERFECT for some easy KidVentures this week.  We even got to break out the sprinkler for the first time! Which is always a hit for about seven minutes….anyone else experience this?  I’m not sure if it’s because the water is too cold, or the sprinkler isn’t that exciting, or what the …

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KidVentures = Best Seller on Amazon

You guys, I’m astonished. In just a few days from release, you’ve put KidVentures on the top charts of Amazon.  Currently it’s #1 for “Homeschooling” Books, #1 for Kindle “Family Activities” and in the top #50 for both Education/Reference and Parenting.  Could you guys be more awesome? We took a KidVenture out to Eagle Creek …

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KidVentures Launch and Giveaway

    It’s LIVE!  KidVentures: 50 Outdoor Experiences of Wonder, Discovery, & Childhood Memories can be yours for the reading on your computer, phone, tablet, or reader TODAY!  {My fingers are literally shaking as I type this post!} Friends, there are so many creative, active, hands-on-learning activities packed into these pages… plenty of adventures to …

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Introducing KidVentures

Oh Friends!  I’m so anxious to share this project with you!  We’re finishing up the last minute lists, details, and plans and it should be ready to launch next week!!!!! So allow me to give you a sneak peak into our ebook -  KidVentures: 50 Outdoor Experiences of Wonder, Discovery, & Childhood Memories After completing …

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Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 31}: Play Flashlight Tag

We did it!  We did it! (We’re just a tad late to the party.) 31 Simple Outdoor Adventures Completed, Documented and Remembered! We hope you’ve gotten some great ideas along the way, and feel encouraged to get outdoors, stay active, enjoy creation, and allow boys to be BOYS!   Play A Classic Game of Flashlight …

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Simple Outdoor Adventures for Boys {Day 21}: Build an Outdoor Fort

How To Build An Outdoor Fort…    Supplies: Logs/Branches Tarp/Old Sheet Rope/String Stakes Rubber Mallet As much as I like following step-by-step instructions {Lego Instruction Booklet OCD}, I love the freedom of creativity in the great outdoors.  And while indoor forts are life-savers for rainy days, they don’t hold a candle to building an outdoor …

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