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      Yes! Let Your Child Pick Flowers

      April 9, 2018

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      Raising Outdoor Kids

      How Gardening Benefits Kids: 7 Reasons Why…

      March 26, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      22 Ways Kids Can Save Water

      March 19, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Spring Equinox…

      March 12, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      Outdoor Risky Play is Good for Kids

      March 7, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      Using Loose Parts for Free Play

      February 28, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      How to Start a Family Nature Club

      February 21, 2018

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      Let Your Kids Get Dirty!

      February 14, 2018

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      Stop Telling Kids to “Be Careful” and…

      February 6, 2018

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    • All Canning Crafting Raising Rabbits Recipes
      Raising Rabbits

      9 Magical Ways to Celebrate May Day…

      April 17, 2018

      Cooking & Crafting

      How-To Make Easy Heart Shaped Seed Bombs

      January 31, 2018

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      Three Holiday Ornaments that Kids Can Make…

      December 21, 2017

      Crafting

      How to Make a Wet Felted Lantern…

      December 12, 2017

      Recipes

      Bodacious Beet and Cabbage Soup

      October 3, 2017

      Recipes

      The Best Strawberry Ice Cream

      July 3, 2015

      Canning

      Apricot Vanilla Bean Jam

      August 8, 2014

      Recipes

      Cherry-Apple Fruit Leather

      July 8, 2014

      Canning

      Apricot Vanilla Bean Jam

      August 8, 2014

      Canning

      Preserving Cherries: Four Methods

      July 8, 2014

      Canning

      Strawberries and Cherries

      June 27, 2014

      Canning

      Various Citrus Marmalade

      February 25, 2014

      Canning

      The Apple Juicing Machine

      October 21, 2013

      Canning

      How to Can Pears

      October 8, 2013

      Canning

      Chinese Plum Sauce 2.0

      September 11, 2013

      Canning

      How to Can Tomato Sauce

      September 8, 2013

      Crafting

      Three Holiday Ornaments that Kids Can Make…

      December 21, 2017

      Crafting

      How to Make a Wet Felted Lantern…

      December 12, 2017

      Crafting

      Boogie Monster Quilt

      April 12, 2013

      Crafting

      Gathering Ideas for Eco-Crafting

      April 10, 2013

      Crafting

      My First Twin Size Quilt

      February 27, 2013

      Crafting

      Aromatherapy Rice Pack Tutorial

      December 12, 2012

      Crafting

      Mardi Gras: Handmade Felt Masks and Crepes

      February 22, 2012

      Crafting

      Valentine’s Day Round-Up

      February 13, 2012

      Raising Rabbits

      9 Magical Ways to Celebrate May Day…

      April 17, 2018

      Raising Rabbits

      Preventing Nest Box Eye Infections in Baby…

      April 25, 2013

      Raising Rabbits

      Reviving Cold Newborn Baby Rabbits

      April 16, 2013

      Raising Rabbits

      Raising and Breeding Rabbits For Meat

      November 21, 2012

      Raising Rabbits

      An Update on the Rabbits

      October 1, 2012

      Raising Rabbits

      Fall Kindling and Baby Rabbit Rescue

      September 28, 2011

      Raising Rabbits

      Butchering Rabbits

      June 18, 2011

      Raising Rabbits

      Spring Time

      May 16, 2011

      Recipes

      Bodacious Beet and Cabbage Soup

      October 3, 2017

      Recipes

      The Best Strawberry Ice Cream

      July 3, 2015

      Recipes

      Cherry-Apple Fruit Leather

      July 8, 2014

      Recipes

      How to Freeze Spinach

      May 22, 2014

      Recipes

      Winter Solstice (Including a Recipe for Mulled…

      December 22, 2013

      Recipes

      Homemade Artisan Crackers

      September 29, 2013

      Recipes

      How to Preserve Zucchini

      August 8, 2013

      Recipes

      Freezing Basil Pesto – A Recipe

      July 12, 2013

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      August 30, 2017

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      August 16, 2017

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      Rock Climbing with Kids in Jasper National…

      August 8, 2017

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      Family Adventures in Jasper National Park: 10…

      July 26, 2017

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      Shaw’s Point Resort

      August 6, 2015

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      Apiaries in Northern Alberta

      August 5, 2015

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      St. Isidore, Alberta

      August 4, 2015

      Alberta

      The Hoodoos

      July 29, 2015

      Alberta

      Royal Tyrrell Museum

      July 28, 2015

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      Bow Valley Campground

      July 27, 2015

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      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      December 1, 2017

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      Family-Friendly Adventures on BC’s Sunshine Coast

      November 8, 2017

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      A National Park Reserve in the South…

      November 3, 2017

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      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      November 1, 2017

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      Hiking Spion Kop with Kids in Lake…

      October 10, 2017

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      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      September 28, 2017

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      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      August 30, 2017

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      Camping and Hiking with Kids at E….

      August 16, 2017

      Lower Mainland

      Visiting the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in…

      March 7, 2017

      Lower Mainland

      Outdoor Family Adventures in Metro Vancouver

      August 2, 2016

      Lower Mainland

      Biking the Stanley Park Seawall

      July 27, 2016

      Lower Mainland

      Exploring Deep Cove and Quarry Rock Trail

      July 25, 2016

      Lower Mainland

      Visiting Queen Elizabeth Park

      July 22, 2016

      Lower Mainland

      Biking Through Pacific Spirit Regional Park

      July 20, 2016

      Lower Mainland

      Exploring Lynn Canyon Park

      July 18, 2016

      Lower Mainland

      1001 Steps to the Beach

      April 19, 2014

      Northern Interior

      Life at Ness Lake

      September 1, 2016

      Northern Interior

      McMillan Creek Regional Park

      October 8, 2015

      Northern Interior

      Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve

      October 6, 2015

      Northern Interior

      Eskers Provincial Park

      October 5, 2015

      Northern Interior

      Autumn in Northern British Columbia

      September 28, 2015

      Northern Interior

      Wildflowers in Northern British Columbia

      June 6, 2015

      Northern Interior

      Visiting Barkerville Historic Town

      June 2, 2015

      Northern Interior

      Travelling North

      June 19, 2013

      Okanagan

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      December 1, 2017

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      A National Park Reserve in the South…

      November 3, 2017

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      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      November 1, 2017

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      Hiking Spion Kop with Kids in Lake…

      October 10, 2017

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      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      September 28, 2017

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      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      August 30, 2017

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      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      August 1, 2017

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      5 Tips for Visiting Kangaroo Creek Farm…

      July 18, 2017

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      August 25, 2017

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      Puerto Angel, Oaxaca

      February 19, 2016

      Mexico

      Playa San Agustinillo, Oaxaca

      February 18, 2016

      Mexico

      A Parade in Puerto Escondido

      February 17, 2016

      Mexico

      Puerto Angel, Oaxaca

      February 19, 2016

      Mexico

      Playa San Agustinillo, Oaxaca

      February 18, 2016

      Mexico

      A Parade in Puerto Escondido

      February 17, 2016

      Mexico

      Puerto Surf Lessons, Puerto Escondido

      February 16, 2016

      Oregon, USA

      Climb On! Rock Climbing with Kids at…

      August 25, 2017

      Thailand

      Our Family’s Top Ten Experiences in Thailand

      February 23, 2015

      Thailand

      Family-of-Five Packing List for Thailand

      February 23, 2015

      Thailand

      Toilets in Thailand

      February 22, 2015

      Thailand

      15 Things About Thailand

      February 21, 2015

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    • Raising Outdoor Kids

      Yes! Let Your Child Pick Flowers

      April 9, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      How Raising Outdoor Kids Has Made Me a…

      April 3, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      How Gardening Benefits Kids: 7 Reasons Why…

      March 26, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      22 Ways Kids Can Save Water

      March 19, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Spring Equinox…

      March 12, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      Outdoor Risky Play is Good for Kids

      March 7, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      Using Loose Parts for Free Play

      February 28, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      How to Start a Family Nature Club

      February 21, 2018

      Raising Outdoor Kids

      Let Your Kids Get Dirty!

      February 14, 2018

      Featured

      Stop Telling Kids to “Be Careful” and…

      February 6, 2018

  • Cooking & Crafting
    • All Canning Crafting Raising Rabbits Recipes
      Raising Rabbits

      9 Magical Ways to Celebrate May Day…

      April 17, 2018

      Cooking & Crafting

      How-To Make Easy Heart Shaped Seed Bombs

      January 31, 2018

      Crafting

      Three Holiday Ornaments that Kids Can Make…

      December 21, 2017

      Crafting

      How to Make a Wet Felted Lantern…

      December 12, 2017

      Recipes

      Bodacious Beet and Cabbage Soup

      October 3, 2017

      Recipes

      The Best Strawberry Ice Cream

      July 3, 2015

      Canning

      Apricot Vanilla Bean Jam

      August 8, 2014

      Recipes

      Cherry-Apple Fruit Leather

      July 8, 2014

      Canning

      Apricot Vanilla Bean Jam

      August 8, 2014

      Canning

      Preserving Cherries: Four Methods

      July 8, 2014

      Canning

      Strawberries and Cherries

      June 27, 2014

      Canning

      Various Citrus Marmalade

      February 25, 2014

      Canning

      The Apple Juicing Machine

      October 21, 2013

      Canning

      How to Can Pears

      October 8, 2013

      Canning

      Chinese Plum Sauce 2.0

      September 11, 2013

      Canning

      How to Can Tomato Sauce

      September 8, 2013

      Crafting

      Three Holiday Ornaments that Kids Can Make…

      December 21, 2017

      Crafting

      How to Make a Wet Felted Lantern…

      December 12, 2017

      Crafting

      Boogie Monster Quilt

      April 12, 2013

      Crafting

      Gathering Ideas for Eco-Crafting

      April 10, 2013

      Crafting

      My First Twin Size Quilt

      February 27, 2013

      Crafting

      Aromatherapy Rice Pack Tutorial

      December 12, 2012

      Crafting

      Mardi Gras: Handmade Felt Masks and Crepes

      February 22, 2012

      Crafting

      Valentine’s Day Round-Up

      February 13, 2012

      Raising Rabbits

      9 Magical Ways to Celebrate May Day…

      April 17, 2018

      Raising Rabbits

      Preventing Nest Box Eye Infections in Baby…

      April 25, 2013

      Raising Rabbits

      Reviving Cold Newborn Baby Rabbits

      April 16, 2013

      Raising Rabbits

      Raising and Breeding Rabbits For Meat

      November 21, 2012

      Raising Rabbits

      An Update on the Rabbits

      October 1, 2012

      Raising Rabbits

      Fall Kindling and Baby Rabbit Rescue

      September 28, 2011

      Raising Rabbits

      Butchering Rabbits

      June 18, 2011

      Raising Rabbits

      Spring Time

      May 16, 2011

      Recipes

      Bodacious Beet and Cabbage Soup

      October 3, 2017

      Recipes

      The Best Strawberry Ice Cream

      July 3, 2015

      Recipes

      Cherry-Apple Fruit Leather

      July 8, 2014

      Recipes

      How to Freeze Spinach

      May 22, 2014

      Recipes

      Winter Solstice (Including a Recipe for Mulled…

      December 22, 2013

      Recipes

      Homemade Artisan Crackers

      September 29, 2013

      Recipes

      How to Preserve Zucchini

      August 8, 2013

      Recipes

      Freezing Basil Pesto – A Recipe

      July 12, 2013

  • Canadian Adventures
    • All Alberta British Columbia Lower Mainland Northern Interior Okanagan
      Okanagan

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      December 1, 2017

      British Columbia

      Family-Friendly Adventures on BC’s Sunshine Coast

      November 8, 2017

      British Columbia

      A National Park Reserve in the South…

      November 3, 2017

      Okanagan

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      November 1, 2017

      Okanagan

      Hiking Spion Kop with Kids in Lake…

      October 10, 2017

      Okanagan

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      September 28, 2017

      British Columbia

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      August 30, 2017

      British Columbia

      Camping and Hiking with Kids at E….

      August 16, 2017

      Alberta

      Rock Climbing with Kids in Jasper National…

      August 8, 2017

      Alberta

      Family Adventures in Jasper National Park: 10…

      July 26, 2017

      Alberta

      Shaw’s Point Resort

      August 6, 2015

      Alberta

      Apiaries in Northern Alberta

      August 5, 2015

      Alberta

      St. Isidore, Alberta

      August 4, 2015

      Alberta

      The Hoodoos

      July 29, 2015

      Alberta

      Royal Tyrrell Museum

      July 28, 2015

      Alberta

      Bow Valley Campground

      July 27, 2015

      British Columbia

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      December 1, 2017

      British Columbia

      Family-Friendly Adventures on BC’s Sunshine Coast

      November 8, 2017

      British Columbia

      A National Park Reserve in the South…

      November 3, 2017

      British Columbia

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      November 1, 2017

      British Columbia

      Hiking Spion Kop with Kids in Lake…

      October 10, 2017

      British Columbia

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      September 28, 2017

      British Columbia

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      August 30, 2017

      British Columbia

      Camping and Hiking with Kids at E….

      August 16, 2017

      Lower Mainland

      Visiting the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park in…

      March 7, 2017

      Lower Mainland

      Outdoor Family Adventures in Metro Vancouver

      August 2, 2016

      Lower Mainland

      Biking the Stanley Park Seawall

      July 27, 2016

      Lower Mainland

      Exploring Deep Cove and Quarry Rock Trail

      July 25, 2016

      Lower Mainland

      Visiting Queen Elizabeth Park

      July 22, 2016

      Lower Mainland

      Biking Through Pacific Spirit Regional Park

      July 20, 2016

      Lower Mainland

      Exploring Lynn Canyon Park

      July 18, 2016

      Lower Mainland

      1001 Steps to the Beach

      April 19, 2014

      Northern Interior

      Life at Ness Lake

      September 1, 2016

      Northern Interior

      McMillan Creek Regional Park

      October 8, 2015

      Northern Interior

      Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve

      October 6, 2015

      Northern Interior

      Eskers Provincial Park

      October 5, 2015

      Northern Interior

      Autumn in Northern British Columbia

      September 28, 2015

      Northern Interior

      Wildflowers in Northern British Columbia

      June 6, 2015

      Northern Interior

      Visiting Barkerville Historic Town

      June 2, 2015

      Northern Interior

      Travelling North

      June 19, 2013

      Okanagan

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      December 1, 2017

      Okanagan

      A National Park Reserve in the South…

      November 3, 2017

      Okanagan

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      November 1, 2017

      Okanagan

      Hiking Spion Kop with Kids in Lake…

      October 10, 2017

      Okanagan

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      September 28, 2017

      Okanagan

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      August 30, 2017

      Okanagan

      More to Explore in the Okanagan Valley:…

      August 1, 2017

      Okanagan

      5 Tips for Visiting Kangaroo Creek Farm…

      July 18, 2017

  • World Travel
    • All Mexico Oregon, USA Thailand
      Oregon, USA

      Climb On! Rock Climbing with Kids at…

      August 25, 2017

      Mexico

      Puerto Angel, Oaxaca

      February 19, 2016

      Mexico

      Playa San Agustinillo, Oaxaca

      February 18, 2016

      Mexico

      A Parade in Puerto Escondido

      February 17, 2016

      Mexico

      Puerto Angel, Oaxaca

      February 19, 2016

      Mexico

      Playa San Agustinillo, Oaxaca

      February 18, 2016

      Mexico

      A Parade in Puerto Escondido

      February 17, 2016

      Mexico

      Puerto Surf Lessons, Puerto Escondido

      February 16, 2016

      Oregon, USA

      Climb On! Rock Climbing with Kids at…

      August 25, 2017

      Thailand

      Our Family’s Top Ten Experiences in Thailand

      February 23, 2015

      Thailand

      Family-of-Five Packing List for Thailand

      February 23, 2015

      Thailand

      Toilets in Thailand

      February 22, 2015

      Thailand

      15 Things About Thailand

      February 21, 2015

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Raising Outdoor Kids

  • Raising Outdoor Kids

    Yes! Let Your Child Pick Flowers

    April 9, 2018

    “Mama look what I found!” my daughter exclaimed as she ran towards me. Her little hands were carefully cupped around something special. She came to a halting stop in front…

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  • Raising Outdoor Kids

    How Raising Outdoor Kids Has Made Me a Happier Parent

    April 3, 2018

    The sun burst through the clouds sending its warm rays into the chilly spring morning. “Who wants to plant peas with me?” I asked cheerily. “I do!” replied my oldest…

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  • Raising Outdoor Kids

    How Gardening Benefits Kids: 7 Reasons Why Your Child Should Garden

    March 26, 2018

    “What are you planting Mama?” asked my youngest, as he pushed a stool up to the counter and clambered up. “I’m planting tomato and pepper seeds” I replied, smiling. I’ve…

    Read more
  • Raising Outdoor Kids

    22 Ways Kids Can Save Water

    March 19, 2018

    On March 22nd we celebrate World Water Day. This is a very important day where we remembers how important it is for everyone to have clean drinking water and how to…

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  • Raising Outdoor Kids

    7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Spring Equinox with Kids

    March 12, 2018

    7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Spring Equinox with Kids Spring equinox, also called vernal equinox, marks the moment when the sun shine directly on the equator and we experience an…

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  • Raising Outdoor Kids

    Outdoor Risky Play is Good for Kids

    March 7, 2018

    “Mom look at me!” shouts my daughter. I turn around to find her leaping from a rock. For a moment all I see are the wet slippery rocks and cold…

    Read more
  • Raising Outdoor Kids

    Using Loose Parts for Free Play

    February 28, 2018

    “Maman let’s go to the beach!”, exclaims my daughter. We’ve just had breakfast and a long list of household chores is looming before me. “Pleeeeeeease”, she begs, sensing my indecision.…

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  • Raising Outdoor Kids

    How to Start a Family Nature Club

    February 21, 2018

    How to Raise Outdoor Kids Raising kids that love spending time outside and in nature isn’t an easy feat these days. With so many day-to-day commitments and distractions, time outside…

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  • Raising Outdoor Kids

    Let Your Kids Get Dirty!

    February 14, 2018

    When my firstborn came into the world I was paranoid about dirt and germs. I was the mom that sterilized everything: soothers, teethers, toys, board books… You name it and…

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    Stop Telling Kids to “Be Careful” and What To Say Instead

    February 6, 2018

    Near our home there’s a forest that we enjoy exploring. At the end of a ravine there lies a fallen tree. It spans across the distance of the ravine, from…

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