Process Art in Nature: Rain Painting with Kids
It was a gray rainy day, a little warmer then it has been, with the temps in the 40s. I had a little guy fighting a cold and a toddler...
Invite Them to Create Their Own Play-Dough Habitats
I love a good invitation to play! I lay out a certain set of materials, perhaps make a few suggestions through simply arranging parts...
Simple Artistic Ways to Use Rocks in Everyday Play
Engaging children and tapping into their innate creative natures can be as simple as starting a rock collection. What child has not been...
Nurture a Nature Connection Through Food: FOOD AS MEDICINE
Food is medicine. The power of plants is incredible. Our ancestors were well aware of this, as they didn't have pharmacies on every...
Child Driven Creative Play with Nature Inspired Tinker Trays
When I first heard of "Tinker Trays" a couple years back I wasn't sure I what to think. Initially the idea of all of those loose parts...
Conscious Living: Ten Ways to Nurture a Nature Connection Through Food
I've been vegan-ish for about eight years now. I still eat honey, goat cheese, and the occasional egg. But meat is off the table. For...
