June 17

Tips & tricks: Camping with kids

Camping is dirty.  There, I said it. Close your eyes, and think about camping with your kids.  Do you envision the adventure unfolding neatly before you?  All the camping gear is exactly where it’s supposed to be stored, making packing a breeze.  Your family gets to the campground when there’s still plenty of light to … Read More

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June 11

Tips for getting your family outdoors this summer

Don’t let kids have all the fun! SUMMER!!  Summer!  Summmmmmmmer.  Does your level of summer break excitement start to turn to shades of panic when you realize those long lazy days aren’t quite so lazy (but they sure can be long)?  Do your kids are stare at you, waiting for one of your brilliant ideas … Read More

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June 9

5 reasons why your child needs unstructured outdoor play time

Make way for play! Summer or not, our days are usually hectic, sometimes over-scheduled, and always filled with things to do.  So, how are you going to fill your child’s 70 (give or take) days off from school this summer?  Don’t.  Yup, you heard (errr, read) right.  Don’t.  Instead, open the door, step back and … Read More

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June 4

5 things to do to get ready for camp

Summer camp prep & survival guide Think back to early in the new year, and you were so proud you registered your child for summer camp instead of scrambling at the last minute as usual.  (Ummmm, that’s not just me, right?)  In your mind, camp was months and months away.  Well, you were right, but … Read More

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