Get Your Child to Happily Give-up Their Rock Collection
We’ve got rocks in our house, a lot of rocks. Big rocks, flat rocks, smooth rocks, sparkly rocks… rocks, rocks, rocks. My little lady is an avid treasure hunter. I support her curiosity and passion for nature, but friends… We’ve got a mighty grand rock collection. Do you have the same issue? I have a ...
Keep the Magic of Winter
Snow. The first dusting is something to be celebrated. The first full blanket seems to revitalize the world. How do you keep the magic alive throughout the winter? Below are three of my favorite blog posts from The Kid’s Co-op. Find ideas all week long by following the Facebook page or group Pinterest board! …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ...
May You… Notice, Appreciate, Be
Happy Friday! I hope this weekend you will take note of and appreciate the little moments. May you have a weekend forecast with warm weather so you can take a slow, child-led walk. May you notice the beautiful autumn leaves, whether you are hiking or driving in your car. May you appreciate “the gaps” in ...
Sunflower House Update
Summer is flying by quickly and our Sunflower House is finally blooming. Love this quote from Helen Keller: Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do. Click here for the original Sunflower House post containing “how to” instructions. Take a moment to watch the video of our ...
Eat Ice Cream in the Pool!
We often think our children want grand things: expensive toys, lavish vacations and brand name clothing. We assume they want (maybe even need) bigger, better and more. We’ve been having an ongoing debate at our house about taking our girls to Disney. Do you want to know what I remember most fondly about my experience ...
5 Ways Take Sidewalk Chalk to the Next Level
It started out sweet and innocent. The girls discovered that if you get your hands wet and rub them into a chalk drawings you can make hand prints. The next time I returned I found two little blue aliens. My first instinct? To yell. Luckily, my second instinct (to laugh) took over. I got my ...
Summer Bucket List | Bird Walk
{7am Guided Bird Walk :: The Early Bird Gets the Worm} Join me in taking a Photo-a-Day on Instagram? Below are 20 of the latest photos added under #develop366, the set updates every five minutes. Add the tag to your image descriptions or the comment section of Instagram to see them showcased here each week. ...
Are You a Creative Beach Mama?
Today we are proud to be sharing 5 Tips for an Unforgettable Day at the Beach over at Melissa & Doug. Do you have a surefire approach for a great day at the beach? Share your secrets to being a Creative Beach Mama! Do you bring sand tools? Do you have a favorite easy-to-store snack? ...
Nature Walk + More!
We are excited to continue covering 50 ways to Create an Everlasting Love of Nature with kids, but we take a short break for our weekly Kid’s Co-op. Let’s Play! We hope you will bookmark Let’s Lasso the Moon and stop by every Friday (and throughout the weekend) for a fun collection of family & ...
5 Tips for Connecting with Mother Nature
Relationships take time. In the chaotic world we live in, we are often rushing from one activity to the next. We are constantly scheduled, constantly moving. When is the last time you enjoyed a slow cup of tea or coffee with a good friend? For some reason the world slows down, even if it is ...
