I've always loved the outdoors. Growing up in rural Iowa, if you weren't into outdoor activities there wasn't much for you to do! I have fond memories of summer vacations playing at town parks, swimming at the town pool, riding bikes all over town, and when I was a little older, riding my brother's dirtbikes and quads, going camping and boating at the lake, attending 4th of July fireworks and having big family reunions at state parks. Best. Trip. Ever. Our best family trip ever happened when I ... VIEW POST
Get Into the Woods! Discover the Forest
Go outside and play!
Do you remember the "good old days" when you were told first thing in the morning to "go outside and play" and you played with your friends until the street lights came on? You went home when you were hungry, and when your mom yelled out the door for you to come inside. And if you didn't come home in 5 minutes she called you again, by your full name. Sadly, that rarely happens now. Today, kids spend way too much time inside on their phones, tablets and computers, parked in front of the TV, ... VIEW POST
Do you remember the "good old days" when you were told first thing in the morning to "go outside and play" and you played with your friends until the street lights came on? Go outside, play and have fun with your kids! Before you know it they are going to be grown and living on their own and you won't have the opportunity any more.
