Play Ideas

You will watch this video and think it’s one of the coolest thing you’ve seen in a while. But while you are watching, I want you to think about WHY …

I have a Top Ten Nature Sights I Want to Visit list in my head. Heck, it’s probably a Top 20 or 30 list! Every time I see something cool …

Halloween is just one long session of pretend play! Enjoy these Halloween photos from my childhood. My mom was awesome at making it special for us: hand-sewn costumes, Trick-or-Treating, pumpkin …

We’re used to playing outside almost every day of the week: visiting parks, going on nature hikes, relaxing at the beach. In regular times, at some point the laundry must get …

Silly games are the best for nurturing creativity in the whole family. There were no electronics to entertain my sister and I on long drives to our grandparent’s house in …

I love to cook! I know it’s because my Mom loves to cook. I remember “Pickle in the Middle” being one of my favorite childhood reads.  My first cooking memory …

Promoting play for all ages and encouraging family outdoor time. Everything I do online is weighed against that goal. I believe we provide a valuable community service. I love to …

Debi and I met through our blogs and have even shared a few memorable in-person play dates with our kids. Make sure you check her Go Explore Nature website for …

Because I write this website and read lots of articles about time outdoors and the importance of play and unplugging for kids and adults, I’m ultra-aware of how the time …

Bethe, a.k.a. The Grass Stain Guru,  probably doesn’t know how much of an impact she’s had on me and my family.  I’m a thinker and Bethe’s posts always challenge me. …