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Urban Oasis – Boston’s Belle Isle Marsh

October 31, 2015 by Heather Mundt 1 Comment

Urban Oasis - Boston's Belle Isle Marsh - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Laura Spark Plumpkin is dead, and we have to get out of the house. Our neighbor Lila won Plumpkin in a school lottery. A squeaky-voiced, black guinea pig, Plumpkin was much loved by Lila and my twin 12-year old daughters, Lea and Naomi, who don?t have a pet of their own. Our usual solution to the no-pet problem is to get outside. Hang out on the front porch and admire … [Read more...]

Before and After: Hiking with Kids in 7,982 Simple Steps

October 30, 2015 by Heather Mundt 2 Comments

Before and After: Hiking with Kids in 7,982 Simple Steps - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Elizabeth Small I was the sort of not-uncommon-but-woefully-ignorant pregnant lady who believed I could somehow do this parenting thing differently. Yes, I was familiar with the entirety of human history and the overwhelming evidence that "different" was impossible. But I thought, "Hey, I'll just do this my way." It's not exactly that I thought other people were doing … [Read more...]

My Outdoor Family: The Bonds

October 29, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

My Outdoor Family: The Bonds - Outdoor Families Magazine

Get to know October's "Outdoor Family" by Nicolette Bond Children don't necessarily see nature as something separate from them. I was lucky enough to grow up with parents who encouraged me to run barefoot in the rain, howl at the moon, and play in the mud. My husband and I hope to preserve that connection for our two-year-old daughter Cora and "re-wild" our own … [Read more...]

Supporting Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

October 25, 2015 by Heather Mundt 2 Comments

Supporting Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Heather Mundt - Ever wanted to add garden-fresh produce to your diet but lack enough time or a green thumb to tend your own? Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) might be the answer. Offering the bountiful varieties of produce readily available at farmer's markets, CSAs take gardening a step further by allowing consumers to invest in a farm for a regular share of its … [Read more...]

Savor a South Carolina Autumn With Kids

October 20, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Savor a South Carolina Autumn With Kids - Outdoor Families Magazine

When people think of South Carolina, they usually picture the Atlantic coastline destinations of Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach and Charleston. While there are lots of great outdoor spots in the low-country, we love exploring the upstate. My wife, Kendra, is from a community near Greenville, so when we visit her family, our adventures start from there and do not disappoint. An … [Read more...]

Discovering Animal Stewardship at Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary

October 13, 2015 by Natalie VanCleave Leave a Comment

Discovering Animal Stewardship at Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Natalie VanCleave It's a warm autumn evening in the farmlands of Oregon's Willamette Valley as my kids, a pack of their friends, and I are welcomed by Lisa Ryan and her 8-year-old son, Evan at the gate to Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary, 54 acres of fields, barns and animals worthy of Noah's Ark. As the youngsters pile out of the car, even the hard-to-impress 'tween girls … [Read more...]

Managing an Outdoor Meltdown

October 6, 2015 by Erin Kirkland Leave a Comment

Managing an Outdoor Meltdown - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Bridgett Ross "Take a deep breath in, and exhale slowly." I have witnessed these words ease overwhelming emotions countless times. I even use them on myself. When speaking these words to my 3-year-old son, however, he responds, "I DON'T WANT TO BREATHE!" Okay. I guess I have to get creative. "WOW!" I announce. "This leaf! Watch how it flies!" I place a dry leaf in the … [Read more...]

Worldschooling – The World as Your Classroom

October 4, 2015 by Heather Mundt Leave a Comment

Worldschooling - The World as Your Classroom - Outdoor Families Magazine

by Sabrina Norrie In some ways we've always loved the concept of ?worldschooling,? or using the world as a classroom, long before we even knew it had a name. Having traveled my entire life and marrying an outdoorsy man, we loved how we felt as a couple being in this world together and learning from it. And there was no question we would continue to do so as parents. From … [Read more...]

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My Outdoor Family: Our Home is Round

by Meriah Nichols Our home is round. It is built in the style of a yurt, perfectly … [Read More...]

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Editor's Note: Lydia Blanco Garza and her family hit the road 299 days ago. This … [Read More...]

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My Outdoor Family: Meet the Sages

Editor's note: The Sages- Clark, Kelly, Clark (8), Sophie (5) - are a homeschooling family … [Read More...]

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Jalapeno-Cashew Cheese Brings Spice to Vegan Diets

by Sarah Henderson Are you salty, or sweet? Stuck on a desert island, which would you … [Read More...]

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Agriturismo in Tuscany: A quaint farm-to-table family adventure

by Jennifer Fontaine - Driving south from Milan's Malpensa Airport, husband at the helm, … [Read More...]

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