by wilderchild | Mar 9, 2015
The warm weather is coming, and the spring egg crafts are multiplying like rabbits! Here is one that just might surprise and burst open along with the kids this season. This activity was designed specifically with The Wilder Child Book Club’s March featured book...
by wilderchild | Mar 9, 2015
March is here and I just had to introduce you to, “Crinkle, Crackle, Crack: It’s Spring!” by Marion Dane Bauer, Illustrated by John Shelley. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever read a children’s book quite like this one. The...
by wilderchild | Feb 27, 2015
Even though it was -18 today in Michigan, I’m already planning things to add to my daughter’s outdoor play area. Don’t get me wrong, we’re loving our time outside this winter, but I can’t help but dream of the muddy days to come....
by wilderchild | Feb 16, 2015
Reading and nature – what a match made in heaven! The Berenstain Bears, Where the Wild Things Are, Island of the Blue Dolphins – these are the stories that inspired my youth and transformed my world. Now I’m blessed to be reading with my own...
by wilderchild | Feb 12, 2015
Step 1: Collect Your Materials An ice jewel form (I used two). You can find it here. Food-based food coloring. Here is a great guide to making your own natural dyes from Nourishing Joy. You can also use non-toxic powdered paint or break up water colors in a pinch....
by wilderchild | Jan 31, 2015
Nature and Valentines Day, what a lovely combination! The entire month of February, I’m hoping to spread the warm fuzzies, starting with these nature-inspired valentines. We had a great time gathering natural items for this project, and they are a...
