Tag: outdoors

Backyard Scavenger Hunt: Fun for the Whole Family!

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Now that summer is upon us, it’s time to get outside! I am a huge believer that everyone needs to spend time outside. I...

Sunscreens We Love: My Family’s Top 10 Sunscreen Picks

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My family has many favorite sunscreens. Yes, that’s plural. And my guess is you are thinking- how in the world can someone have a...

Plan Free Summer: Our Family is Taking the Summer Off from...

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You read right! Our family is taking the entire summer off from scheduling! We have opted for a plan free summer. Intrigued? So was my...

Hunting for Tradition: When Should I Let my Boys into the...

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Each fall, as the air gets crisp and the days get short, I can sense a feeling of excitement radiating from my husband. While...

Encouraging Children to Play in Nature

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Have you ever taken a walk outside in nature with your children and watched them gather little objects that they find interesting and magical...

Ticks: Prevention, Detection, and Removal Tips for Families

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Ticks. The mere mention of the word, “ticks” makes me cringe. In general, I am pretty squeamish. I don’t like spiders or snakes or frogs. (How...

Vegetable Gardening with Children: 5 Plants to Start from Seed with...

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Gardening with children is a rewarding process for everyone involved. It is messy, therapeutic and downright delightful to get our hands covered in dirt. Remember,...

Get Out! How to Get Outside More Often in Vermont!

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As the weather gets warmer, we all start to think about spending more time outside. Studies have shown that outdoor time is crucial for...

The Seven Joys of Mud Season

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1} Children Love Mud Water + Dirt = Magic! Prepare for the annual Mud Pie Buffet - this year they are serving a nice gravel...

Top 4 Local Hiking Trails to Tackle with Your Kids Before...

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Today’s the day. Today you will go out and hike. You will bring your offspring and enjoy the outdoors (gosh darnit). The only mountain...

Tips and Tricks for Outdoor Adventuring with Kids!

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It seems pretty daunting to bring young children out hiking or camping, what with all the dirty dirty faces, eating hot dogs for days,...

Top 6 Family Friendly Hikes Near Burlington

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Our family loves to hike. We honestly don't do it as much as we would like to, because with one (now two) little ones,...

DIY Bug and Tick Spray

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“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”  Henry James   Ah summer, how I love thee!...