Category Archives: Outdoor Activities

Backyard Campfire

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Janae

Today I want to share one of our favorite summer traditions: A Backyard Campfire. Needed Supplies: An outdoor fire pit. Believe it or not, these don’t have to be expensive. We found ours for $35 at Walmart a couple of … Continue reading →

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Stand up Paddle This Summer!

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Heidi

There’s a fun new sport for your whole family to try this summer — stand up paddling! Chances are by now you have heard about stand up paddling. It seems to be the fad article in magazines, highlighting the celebrities … Continue reading →

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Summer Fun at Home

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Janae

In a previous post, I promised fun summer ideas to keep you busy making memories throughout the summer. My last post was on taking advantage of what the community had to offer. But, for those days when you’re stuck home … Continue reading →

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Children’s Tent – A Perfect Getaway…Hideout…Reading Nook…Outdoor Shade…Bed…anything!!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Heidi

Recently my 3 year old earned an award for staying dry (ie- “potty training bribe”). It was the “Bella Butterfly Cabin Tent” designed by David Kirk, author of the well-known Little Miss Spider books. It was supposed to be a … Continue reading →

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Out of the Box Fun

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Kerri

Speaking of recycling, (thanks, Cheri) this is SUCH a fun activity that I loved a as a kid, and just as much as a Mom. Collect large boxes (I mean, HUGE, if you can). Or call your local supply store … Continue reading →

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Camp Coops

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Janae

It’s that time of year again. The days are warmer, the nights come later, and the kids are antsy to start the summer. But, if you have a lot of kids, you might be wondering how you are going to … Continue reading →

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Make An Earth Day Pledge

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Heidi

Tomorrow is Earth Day!!! What a wonderful day to celebrate this BEAUTIFUL earth we live on, and to pledge to do our part to help the earth however we can. To celebrate this earth, I highly recommend Planet Earth: The … Continue reading →

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A Few of Our Favorite Things

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Cheri

Have you ever woken up in the morning, worried about how you’re going to make it thru the day with your little ones when you have NOTHING planned?  This happens to me too often.  So one of those days, I got … Continue reading →

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Car Trips w/ Kids

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Sunny

Family road trips aren’t what they used to be.  Do your parents remind you how fun it was to lay out the blankets and put the pillows in the back of the stationwagon where you would lazily watch the countryside … Continue reading →

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How to make a lei (flower necklace)

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Heidi

A lei in definition is a garland or a wreath that is meant to be worn.  Lei is usually given for events such as concerts, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, or for speakers at events.  Traditionally it is a symbol of aloha. … Continue reading →

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