Connecting Children to the Urban Wilderness
...we aren't really as far removed from nature as one might think.
Raising Little Naturalists
In the book “How to Raise a Wild Child”, the author, Dr. Scott Sampson, tell us that children today can recognize 1,000 corporate logos...
Reclaiming Creativity
I ran across the term, "Creative Rainbow Mother" recently. Actually, it is talked about in the book, "If Women Rose Rooted", chosen for...
Excitement in the Garden
This is a picture of my son, picking his first "salad" from the modest garden we planted out back. Can you just feel the excitement...
Breath of Space
Why is it that some outdoor spaces seem to hold a special place in our hearts? They just feel different or perhaps I should say they...
Our Common Ground
Some days it takes all I have to keep it together. A few days ago I had one of those days. Appointments piling up on the calendar,...
T-Ball Won't Take Us Down
This post deals with potentially irrational worries. Worries of a mom who want so desperately to live off the grid, get back to nature,...
Natural Cycles
vintage scientific plate. Out in the woods yesterday, the kids and I had some great teaching moments. With winter slowly receding, signs...
NATURAL RESET: Flying Solo
NATURAL RESET CHALLENGES WEEK 2: FLYING SOLO March 1 - March 7 Get Outside BY YOURSELF everyday for a week. Reconnect. (even if only for...
Journaling - A Way Back to You
The beauty for me has always been in the little moments. I photograph everything and sometimes think I'm drowning in unprinted pictures....