Discover Why Bees Are So Important and How Your Family Can Help Save Them
You may have heard that bees around the world are struggling for their survival as a result of threats from agricultural expansion, loss of habitat, disease, pollution, and climate change. In fact,...
View Article5 Ways Your Family Can Help After Hurricane Dorian
Two years ago, I wrote a similar post about hurricanes Irma and Harvey. Now we are facing another record-breaking storm in the Atlantic with Dorian that devastated the Bahamas and is threatening...
View Article5 Ways To Stay Connected To Nature In The New School Year
Each year, we jump from relaxing summertime to the stress of a new school year. Between homework, balancing extracurricular activities, and changes in weather, we can forget to prioritize outdoor time....
View ArticleEasy Halloween Treats That Are Better For Your Kids and The Environment
When your kids knock on your neighbors’ doors shouting “Trick or Treat!”, is what they collect in their Halloween bags really treating them and the environment well? I get it. Traditions are hard to...
View ArticleBest Stores To Find Safe, Eco Friendly Gifts For Your Family
Whether you are shopping for holiday gifts, birthday gifts, or just because, it’s so critical to choose safe, healthy products for our family and others. It can certainly feel overwhelming when we...
View ArticleThe Best Essential Oils For Kids To Relieve Stress
We are so fortunate to have many natural tools available to us to help our children relieve stress. Tapping into our sense of smell is a simple, effective way for us to feel calmer, even if it’s for...
View Article10 Stress-Busting Reasons To Take Your Family On A National Park Road Trip
Have you ever been to a national park? They are part of America’s hidden treasures that many of us take for granted. My most memorable national park experience was when I visited the Grand Canyon in...
View ArticleEmotional Benefits Of Having Dogs For Kids
I will be the first to admit that I am not a pet person and one of my biggest pet peeves is a dog doing its business on my lawn. But I have also dedicated a huge portion of my career to educating...
View ArticleHow Nature Décor Relaxes Our Kids
Have you ever gotten lost in a gorgeous landscape painting and felt like you were transported to that time and place? There are so many visual elements of nature that help us feel calmer and happier....
View Article7 Meaningful Activities For Earth Day That You Can Do From Home
My favorite holiday is coming up and I’m not going to let the quarantine prevent my family from celebrating. Earth Day is held every April 22nd, and this year it’s actually the 50th anniversary! It’s...
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