The Learning Lab
First Time Camping Tips
First Time Camping Tips I’m not a natural camper. I do love the outdoors with my family, but I don’t take naturally to sleeping outside. If you're like me, here are some camping tips. My Boy Scout hubby has taken us on several camping trips, and on every one of...
Easy Camping Food Ideas
Easy Camping Food Ideas I love the outdoors, especially when I’m with my family, but I don’t take naturally to sleeping outside, and while I appreciate a good campfire, I’m not big fan of actually smelling smoke for 3 days solid. But food gets cooked on that same fire, and if...
Outdoor Activities (to unplug for a while)
Outdoor Activities There’s something soothing and centering about being outside. A stressful day gets better if you have some outdoor activities, especially with family and friends. One of the main reasons we love taking the boys outdoors is the opportunity to teach them to appreciate nature. They say, what people...
Tent Camping Tips
Tent Camping Tips Camping in a tent is a simple pleasure. Living outdoors for a day or two settles your soul, and problems seem smaller when you’re breathing fresh air and basking in sunshine. The first rule of tent camping with kids? Be flexible enough to roll with changing plans...
Camping Checklists: Things to Bring Camping
Camping Checklists Our boys love camping! I like being outside with my family and … I like good camping checklists (so I don’t forget the things we need to make easy outdoor memories). Our below camping checklists cover a bunch of gear and stuff, but don’t feel like you have...
30 Simple Actions for more Sustainable Living
Sustainable Living Sustainable living reduces use of our Earth’s natural resources and leaves our planet just a little better off for future generations. Following these simple steps, and sharing them with friends, helps make our planet a cleaner, healthier place. 1. Use LED light bulbs. They last longer and are much...
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