Did you know the average time an American kid spends in outdoor free play each day is only 4-7 minutes? Meanwhile, the average child spends an average of 4-6 hours on screens each day with teens spending up to 9 hours a day using a screen. More and more research is coming out about the … Read more
The holiday season can be a great time to prepare for a fun spring and summer ahead of water play! There are so many great deals this time of year, and often water play gifts can be heavily discounted. Water play gifts also are a great addition to the surprise of an upcoming warm vacation … Read more
“Diaper bag” and “adventure” are two words that usually don’t appear together in the same sentence. When I think of a diaper bag, I usually picture an overstuffed tote bag or a feminine looking backpack. Our active family has 4 kids age 0-8 and we usually carry way more on adventures than would fit in … Read more
It seems nearly everyone is feeling the pinch these days of increased grocery prices. Planning meals for camping doesn’t have to be expensive! While pre-packaged freeze-dried camping meals can be convenient, they are not cheap – often over $6 per serving! While top ramen and hot dogs have their place, we put together some budget … Read more
Gardening with kids can be done at any age, in any size yard (or apartment!), and requires very little equipment to start. The benefits of gardening with kids are nearly endless. They learn patience, biology, where food comes from, how to try new things, and studies have shown that gardening can even improve health! As … Read more
Caves are a unique and exciting part of nature to explore with kids. There are estimated to be more than 45,000 caves in the US with The National Park Service managing over 4,700! While no exact count exists, there are likely millions of caves worldwide. These caves are home to diverse and often fragile ecosystems … Read more