Nature is great at clearing the mind and soothing the soul. However, after centuries of different civilizations clearing wildlands to make way for homes and skyscrapers, very little of the Earth as it originally was remains. Many of the planet’s natural wonders are used in modern life, including for medicinal purposes. One of the hottest […]
5 Creative Ideas to Bring Nature into Your Home
Looking to give your home a fresh, nature-themed makeover, or just want to make that dreary home office of yours a bit more welcoming and adventurous at the same time? If yes, then these creative ideas that are sure to bring a bit more of the outdoors into your home may just be what you […]
Navigating Nature With Your Children
Nature with Your Children Image Source The natural world. We all know it’s important. We pay lip service to global warming and make small changes where we can. But, with average world temperatures at an all time high, and rising more each year, our efforts aren’t enough. But, there’s hope yet. It may be too […]
All National Parks are Fee Free on August 25th #FindYourPark
Find Your Park campaign encourages everyone to get up, get out there and #FindYourPark no matter what your interest. Here are the top three family parks to visit this month that both parents and kids will enjoy! Yosemite National Park in California offers breathtaking views of the giant Sequoia Trees, which are more than 3,000 […]
5 Ways to Take Science Outside
Scientific activities are great ways for kids to build analytical and creative thinking skills, and the great outdoors offers all kinds of opportunities when it comes to children’s science. Making predictions, testing out hypotheses and experimenting with ideas and objects all stimulate natural curiosity, leading children to a better understanding of both the scientific method and the world around […]
Chimpanzee in Blu-ray & DVD #Review
I had been waiting for this to come out on DVD! The girls were so excited when it arrived and could not wait to pop it in. We settled in together to watch this great movie that gives us a look inside of what really happens in the wild! Like African Cats, this is a […]