The links in this best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. Whether you make it a priority to opt outside year-round or know people who do, there’s a…
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2023 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers
The links in this best Gifts for Outdoor Lovers post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. Did you opt outside on Black Friday? Whether your outdoor time included the fresh air going from…
2021 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Unplugged Family Fun
The links in this best gifts for unplugged family fun post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. The best way to get your kids away from screens is to find something they love and my gifts for unplugged family fun can…
Best Gifts for Unplugged Fun to Combat Online School Fatigue
The links in this post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Managing screen time limits during a pandemic has been no easy task. With school not able to be in person, our kids are relying on screens for learning and also…
2019 Gift Guide: Gifts for Outdoor Adventures
Did you opt outside on Black Friday? Whether your outdoor time included the fresh air going from store to store scoring deals or you torched Thanksgiving calories with a run, hike, or other outdoor adventure, there’s something for everyone who loves being outside for any amount of time. This year’s brand-new Gifts for Outdoor Adventures…
7 Tips for Getting Kids Play Outside in the Winter
This past weekend a steady snowfall over a 27-hour period brought 12+ inches of snow to the Washington, D.C. area. The novelty of snow provides incentive for our kids to get outside and play, but there are plenty of gray days where below freezing temperatures make us want to stay inside. It’s always fun to…
4 Unplugged Ways to Celebrate STEM Day Through Play
With a daughter who is in her first year of a magnet high school engineering program, I’m often asked about the things I did to encourage her love of STEM. The honest answer is that I did anything and everything! I didn’t go overboard and I didn’t make myself feel guilty about what I wasn’t…
A Guide to Unplugged Summer Fun to Help Get Kids of All Ages Away from Screens
This post was written in partnership with D.C. Mosquito Squad and contains affiliate links We want to breathe a sigh of relief when we abandon school year routines but in between vacation, camp, and pool time, summer can bring its own challenges especially when we’re trying to get our kids to unplug and go outside. The lure…
7 Ways to Get Kids to Unplug From Devices and Plug into Nature on Earth Day and Beyond
It’s a great big world out there and there’s no better time to teach kids about environmentalism and inspire a love of caring for our planet than on Earth Day. After April 22nd, it’s important to kids learning about the planet and ways they can protect it but for parents who struggle to get their…
GIVEAWAY: Code Master & Laser Maze, Jr. from ThinkFun
I love gifts that empower young minds through play, especially ones that get kids thinking and learning without them even realizing it. With a passion for challenging kids through engaging games, brainteasers, and puzzles that sharpen their minds, ThinkFun stimulates brain development while keeping learning fun. I love that ThinkFun offers something for everyone. ThinkFun…
