Summer in Michigan means fruit picking – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and cherries galore! If you like picking your own organic produce and supporting small, local farms, this guide is for you! Below are several options for u-pick farms in Michigan with certified organic, transitional or no spray berries and cherries. By far, blueberries are the […]
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With the season of spring upon us, patches of yellow dandelions are popping up everywhere. Do you consider dandelions wildflowers or weeds? Really, it’s all a matter of perspective. Most children delight in picking these cheery, yellow blossoms. And blowing the seeds from a fluffy, white dandelion ball is a magical childhood experience. However, some
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Hiking and camping are great ways to spend lots of time outside with your family. While free nature play is ideal, sometimes you need a little inspiration to keep your kids busy. Below you will find 16 fun outdoor games and activities for kids – either while you hike and explore nature together or while
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What is the difference between letterboxing and geocaching? Short Answer: Both are outdoor, public treasure hunts, with a slight distinction. Geocaching uses coordinates on a GPS (global positioning system) to locate a waterproof container called a cache. Letterboxing uses a series of clues and sometimes a compass to find the letterbox. Let’s dive deeper and
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Welcome to Part 2 of our Gardening with Kids miniseries, where we will discuss How to Plant Seeds with Kids Indoors! If you haven’t already, check out Part 1, where we covered Planning A Garden With Kids. Then, let’s get planting! In this How to Plant Seeds with Kids Indoors Article, You’ll Find… Researching your
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Welcome to a new miniseries on Gardening With Kids! From toddlers to preschoolers to school-aged kids, planting a garden can be a fun and educational family activity for all ages. This first post will cover all aspects of planning a garden with kids: the benefits of gardening with kids, determining the size and type of
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These adorable Easter egg pancakes make a fun, healthy idea for an Easter breakfast. As an added bonus, they are super easy for kids to decorate themselves! Easter Egg Pancakes Do you have a traditional breakfast you typically serve on Easter morning? This Easter, try making these cute and interactive pancakes! We will be using
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What is the difference between Earth Day and Arbor Day? Short answer: Arbor Day started in 1872 and focuses specifically on planting more trees. Earth Day began in 1970 and includes all aspects of environmental education and action. Basically, both are awesome. Long answer: Let’s dive deeper and explore what makes these important days unique
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If you want to cut back on all those Easter treats this year, try these cute and healthy Easter snacks for kids and the whole family. Here you’ll find fun snack ideas and easy recipes from a rainbow fruit tray to Easter Bunny trail mix. Great for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids (and even adults)
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Two super cute and easy to assemble options for your Easter table this year – the Easter Bunny Veggie Tray or the Carrot Veggie Tray! With all the tasty Easter treats around, these adorable veggies trays will help bring a healthy balance to the day. Plus, you might even get your kids to eat more
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