2018 Outdoor Advent With Printable Calendar

by wilderchild | November 24, 2018 | Blog, Outdoor Activities, Wild Activities | 6 Comments

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One Parenting Regret I Will Never Have

Mar 30, 2017

I'm not the perfect parent. Looking back, there will be things I'll wish I had done differently, moments I can never get back. But, there is one thing I'm fighting with every breath to provide: a slow childhood. It's not easy. Busyness feels like the new baseline...

How to Create an EPIC Wildflower Meadow the Kids Will Love

Mar 15, 2017

Every winter The Wild Man and I sit down and plan for the upcoming farm season. After going over the essentials, we talk dreams (think wood-fired hot tubs, she sheds and cob ovens). Most of these projects never get realized, but last year one of mine bloomed, a...

Chronicle Spring With a Family Art Wall!

Feb 21, 2017

I know better than to say Spring is here in Michigan, but it's definitely waking up. Right now our maple sap is boiling, ewes are showing and we even heard a peeper in the woods! Phenology, a big part of our Outschooling journey, is the study of how the biological...

Inspiring Kids to Be Kind Using Love Rocks

Feb 6, 2017

Most of us hope our children develop a spirit of generosity and love. To that end, I sometimes find myself lecturing my kids on these lessons, and anyone who has children knows that method of communication can only take you so far 🙂 I've found play to be a much more...

How to Make Paper Bag Mushroom Valentines

Jan 29, 2017

I love Valentine's Day - yes I said it! Growing up my mom always made this time of year special, we baked, went on a heart nature walk, and hand made valentines for family and friends. For us it was always about showing our love for the people who colored our lives....

No Biology Degree Required: Why YOU Are the Perfect Naturalist for Your Kids

Jan 18, 2017

Confession, sometimes I get struck with a bout of imposter syndrome. The truth is, science was never my strong point. I have some vague memories of refusing to dissect a frog in eighth grade, and doodling stars all over my chemistry homework. And even now despite my...

Choosing One Word for 2017

Dec 31, 2016

It has been three years since we made our big move to Michigan, and 2016 was really a settling in year for us. Nothing particularly "big" happened to our family. We're getting into a groove on the farm, it wasn't a baby year (unless you count the lambs) and nothing...

2017 Full Moon Poster and Free Printable!

Dec 14, 2016

It seems impossible that Wednesday marked the last full moon of 2016. With the help of our 2016 full moon printable, the moon was our near constant companion. Tuning into and celebrating its phases has been transformative, moving us ever-closer to nature and her...