Category: Tips and Advice
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Interview with Patricia Ellis Herr, Author of Up
A couple of weeks ago, I heard about a new book coming out by a mom who climbs mountains with her young girls. I was intrigued, and clicked over to her site to read more. I was so moved by their stories, and I knew I had to get the book and interview…
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Nature Buffers Effects of Stressful Life Events for Children
I’ve had a lot of thoughts swirling through my head lately. Wondering if it’s good to take so much time away from home responsibilities and travel around to find cool hikes to do. Wondering about myself and my drive to get out into nature. Wondering about my kids and their education, and what do they…
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The Nature Exploration Bag
Before Christmas I found a pattern to sew some special bags to fill with goodies for exploring nature. The designer of the pattern, Holly at Chez Beeper Baby, put out a free tutorial and pattern that is thorough and easy to follow. It took me several hours to finish each bag, but I was able…
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Getting Started Hiking with Kids
The first hike I ever did with my children didn’t go very smoothly. I carried my 8-week-old infant in a sling, and carried a gigantic fanny pack slung around the other shoulder. The trail I picked had too much elevation gain for my post-partum state. The baby had a huge blowout all over me, even…