Projects, games, outdoor adventures, and other eco-friendly family activities. Low waste family fun, outdoor activities with kids, and other ideas to help kids develop an appreciation for nature and respect for the environment.
Spending time with friends as adults is important (even if it’s hard to do as parents). And heading to the mall or local shopping joint isn’t a great use of resources. Check out these fun things to do with friends (that aren’t shopping, because we have more than enough stuff). Hint: I saved the best …
Sometimes the best toys are the ones we already own. Read on for a few of our favorite ways our boys turn everyday items into great toys. While making dinner one night, my younger son pulled out his miniature toolset in search of a project. He asked me to help him gather supplies to build …
Create a yard that is a haven for your family and more friendly to the environment. Try some of these alternatives for more eco-friendly lawn care and enjoy your outdoor space all summer long. This post is sponsored by instead. All opinions are my own. At 7 am on a Saturday morning, my older son …
How do we make the world a better place? How do we encourage our children to partake in actions for social and environmental justice? How do we raise good global citizens? Having conversations with our kids about the difficult circumstances that exist in our communities and around the world isn’t always easy. It can be …
Want to print large posters and coloring pages for cheap? It’s really easy to use your local office store printing services to order Blueprints or Architectural Prints that are super fun to use for a variety of activities. Read on for detailed instructions on how to print your own digital files as large blueprints to …
Want to raise young chefs and have fun cooking with children? Help kids love cooking and baking by learning and enjoying it together. Check out these eight ways to have fun cooking with kids. It’s funny the skills we pass along to our kids, especially when compared to the skills our parents taught us. Growing …
Do you have any special Earth Day activities for kids planned for your family? There’s no pressure to do anything amazing or epic, but Earth Day is a great reminder to give our kids opportunities to connect with nature. Here are a few simple and mostly free Earth Day activities for kids that I hope …
Want to check out a series of virtual workshops and events for kids and families all about sustainability and STEM? To celebrate Earth Day, join eight women sharing helpful lessons and engaging programs for kids and families on various topics surrounding the intersection of sustainability and STEM in our communities. Read on for more details …
