We are outdoor-loving people, that’s just a fact. But let’s be real, even the most dedicated outdoor family is going to have days where the elements win, whether it’s a non-stop rainstorm, a blizzard that turns the backyard into a no-fly zone, or just one of those 4 p.m. moments when the kids are bouncing … Read more
There is increasing evidence of the dangers of screens for developing minds (and adults, if we’re honest). However, if you are going to try to reduce screen time in your family, you need to replace it with something. That’s where this post comes in! Summer is a great time to try to make changes, even … Read more
We know that getting our family outdoors boosts immunity, uplifts challenging moods, creates bonds, bolsters mental health and inspires creativity and connection to nature. But have you thought about how we can use time outdoors for building grit in our children that will be useful in many other areas of life? Even if our family … Read more
In September of last year, Hurricane Helene came through Western NC and absolutely decimated large swaths of land in my area. Entire small towns in our area lost their communities to the floods, with some 12,000 homes uninhabitable or completely gone in the aftermath. There were an estimated 1,000 landslides in our mountains, destroying homes, … Read more
The TMM team loves to get out and enjoy time outside, and we have had some great outdoor family adventures this year. We are sharing some of our favorites from 2024. We hope they inspire you to get outside in 2025! Amanda: Nordkalottleden, Scandinavia In 2024, my family had a few short outdoor adventures and … Read more
Outdoor Nourishment: Cultivating an Outdoor Life I can’t believe it’s already March. My January and February were rather uneventful- some snow, some sun, some rain and the endless list of farm projects I work on in a very non-linear fashion due to my two farmhands being 3.5 and 1.5 years old. Despite our unconventional approach … Read more