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Introducing The Wilder Child Book Club
Reading and nature - what a match made in heaven! The Berenstain Bears, Where the Wild Things Are, Island of the Blue...
5 Ways Nature Can Teach Children About Love
When I was a teacher, my favorite journal prompts for the students involved identifying metaphor in nature. As humans...
Creating an Ice Jewel Dig Outside!
Step 1: Collect Your Materials
An ice jewel form (I used two). You can find it here.
Food-based food coloring. He...
How to Make Nature-Inspired Valentines
Nature and Valentines Day, what a lovely combination! The entire month of February, I'm hoping to spread the warm fuz...
6 Ways to Get Your Kids Outside (When They Don't Want To Go)
Yesterday I asked my daughter if she wanted to go outside and paint snow butterflies. She looked up from her Play-Doh...
How to Throw a Birthday Party for the Birds
Today we threw the birds a "birdday" party complete with cake, cupcakes, confetti and streamers. This turned out to b...
Out of the Wild: A Mama's Journey
For as long as I can remember time spent alone in nature has been my therapy. Those countless hours spent outside wer...
Our Wild New Year's Resolutions
I know it's a little late for New Year's resolutions, but everything just calmed down enough for us to start dreaming...
Decorating an Outdoor Edible Tree for the Animals
When my husband and I had our first child, we wanted to create some of our own family traditions around the holidays....
25 Natural Ornaments the Kids Will Love Making!
Ornaments and garlands made out of natural materials are my favorite! A lot of the fun with these is getting out with...
Flu Fighting Elderberry Gummy Robot Recipe
Last Winter was brutal - it seemed like my one year old daughter was getting sick every week for awhile there. This y...
Flu Blasting, Kid-Approved Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Does your child have the flu? Drop everything and make some Elderberry Syrup! Elderberries (Sambucus spp) are dreamy,...