Tag: outdoor activities
Family Friendly Hiking in Kansas City
It was the third weekend of KC’s stay-at-home ordinance, and by Saturday morning at 8 a.m., I had already received several texts and Facebook...
In The Garden
It's that time of the year when our family spends a lot of time out in our backyard garden. This has been a very...
Camping with Kids
Ditching daily conveniences and comforts for my tent and sleeping bag is a no brainer. I'll happily set up camp with all my kids...
Getting Outside: Even When You REALLY Don’t Want To
We’ve all seen the articles circulating social media, telling us how important time spent outdoors is for children and families. That children are spending...
Camping with Kids – A Mostly Fun Endeavor
This past month my partner Dane and I decided to take the kids on their first camping trip. We’re both camping lovers and this...
Lessons From Our First Garden
After three years of requests from my children, I finally gave in and decided to help my kids plant a garden. I’ve never grown...
Why We Love Camping
Growing up, my family did not go camping. Our idea of “roughing it” was sharing a hotel room with just one bathroom. The entire...
Nature Play in Kansas City
If exploring nature is something you enjoy and want your kids to enjoy as well, then grab your sunscreen and bug spray, this post...
Exploring Indian Creek Trails
When we first moved into our house, our twin boys had recently turned five years old. They had several years of toddlerhood balance bike...
Why We Won’t Be Making a Summer Bucket List This Year
Each May for the last three years, my family has sat down and written out a Summer Bucket List. We’ve always had a great...
The Backyard Campout
Ah, camping. Crickets chirping, stars twinkling, the smell of a crackling campfire in the air. Sounds perfectly simple, right? Well add a small child or...
Hiking with Toddlers
Hiking with toddlers is a bit like introducing new vegetables. You know it's good for them in the long term, but the short term...
Gardening as a Family Affair
What a beautiful spring we've had so far in the metro! Though some overnights have been chilly, the crisp mornings have given way to...
Camping With Kids
My gut reaction when I think about camping with kids is ::: groan ::: "Do I have to???" And this reaction is really because...
KC Kid-Friendly City Walks (with a view!)
My son started walking this summer, and what I’ve noticed most in this early toddler phase (besides his ability to place himself in danger...
