Before we say goodbye to summer's warmth, my family and I had to share one more magical moment – an end-of-summer dinner in the garden. I wanted to create a special moment that was more than about filling tummies. I wanted to fill our hearts too!
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By involving kids in homesteading activities, we can instill a sense of appreciation and a passion for this lifestyle from an early age. These invaluable homesteading skills will benefit them for many years to come.
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After a long winter, it’s time to spend more time outside, and this mama is also ready to move things outdoors. Moms, I know you feel me! Here are 10 outdoor spring activities for kids to keep them busy and entertained in nature while being fun and educational!
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One of Ava’s favorite pastime activities is foraging for all kinds of things outside. This winter, we made a beautiful frozen suncatcher with all the foraged items. It was so pretty; I wish it lasted all year long!
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Make the most of fall’s great weather and create magical moments, such as an outside family meal by candlelight!
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Dried flower art is a great way to preserve summer flowers and enjoy them through the winter months. It also makes an extraordinary beautiful gift, like these framed dried flowers.
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f you need a break or are looking to spend some quality time with your kids, this summer scavenger hunt is the perfect outdoor activity. Not only is it fun and educational, but it will keep them busy for quite a while. What makes this scavenger hunt exciting is the fact that it involves the 5 senses - sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. So it is a great learning activity, especially for the younger ones.
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We love when spring arrives here at our homestead. There’s this intangible buzz in the air as everything comes to life. This time of the year we are hard at work to get everything cleaned after winter and get ready for the new season. That includes tasks for our garden, animals, and home! If you need some ideas or a spring checklist, here are our main spring chores around the homestead.
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We love to do a few fun activities that bring the whole family together and spend some quality time with each other during the holiday season. These 10 festive activity ideas for the holidays are some of our favorites and will bring just as much joy to your family!
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Leaves of thanks: A fun thanksgiving activity to get the whole family involved. It’s Thanksgiving month and although many have moved on to Christmas, I truly love Thanksgiving and the meaning behind it. It’s a wonderful time to do something simple but meaningful with your family.
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Have you been wondering if it’s a good idea to involve your toddler in chores around the farm and how to introduce it to them? Continue reading for my thoughts and why chores are an excellent way to set a great foundation for their development and future work ethics. Along with some helpful tips and fun chore ideas.
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A fall scavenger hunt and pinecone decorating, are the perfect way to spend time outside with the kids this fall!
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One of my favorite pastime activities is spending time in the garden with our little girl, Ava. It makes my heart warm seeing the pure joy she experiences when playing in the garden.
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