Our family had some pretty nasty germs hit us hard recently, and I know a lot of you are probably dealing with the same thing this time of year. Despite that, I peeled myself out of bed because I couldn’t miss a weekend of beautiful Spring-like weather. The sun was shining, the birds were singing, […]
Archives for February 2016
Nature Indoors: Part 2
Spring is just around the corner and I’m hoping we’ve seen the last of the snow for this year. But just in case temperatures dip again, here are a few more ways to connect with nature without stepping outside. 4) Educational Screen Time. One of my kids’ favorite shows (and one of the least annoying) […]
Nature Indoors: Part 1
Let’s be honest. The high is going to be 20° this weekend. We are NOT going out in that. I decided this would be the perfect opportunity to share some ideas on how to continue appreciating and learning about nature from the comfort (and warmth) of your home. There are SO many things you can do, so I […]
Rittenhouse Park
I typically plan the location of our adventure based on how long we have to spend and how far away it is, when I was looking for a shorter (~1 hour) adventure I decided upon Rittenhouse Park in Newark, DE. It happened to be about 28 degrees at the time and although D doesn’t feel […]
Silver Lake Park
Silver Lake Park in downtown Dover, DE is an all around great place! Paved walking paths, a playground, a “beach”, and picnic pavilions are just some of the things at your disposal when you visit there. One of D’s most favorite activities in the world is to feed ducks, and Silver Lake just so happens […]