family fun • family fun-traditions
by Cecily Kellogg on August 15th, 2012 | 1 Comment »
In 1997, I was a in the mood for a change. I had been sober for a couple of years; I was just beginning to stop spending all my time working on staying sober and was ready to begin pursuing other family activities. But after years of hanging out…
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giving back • tips for giving back
by Tammy Kling on June 8th, 2012 | No Comments »
When I was asked to help guide a trip of kids into the wilderness for a three day sleepover on top of a mountain, I jumped at the chance. As a trail runner, I had participated in mountain runs. Just days before, I had trekked to the summit of…
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family fun • travel
by Robin Greene on June 3rd, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Everyone in my family loves spending time outdoors, whether it is at home, the beach, or the mountains. We especially enjoy visiting state and national parks in the southeastern United States. The fun thing about the parks is you are basically on your own time and can do activities…
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family fun • family fun-traditions
by Kathy Dalton on May 30th, 2012 | No Comments »
When I was in elementary school, I was a dreamer. And a nerd. Some girls dream of being princesses. My dream? Talking to birds. I was convinced I was the Bird Whisperer.
Not only was I convinced I could talk to them, but would stand outside my…
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my world • Mom It Forward Mondays
by Mom It Forward on February 21st, 2011 | 3 Comments »
This week's Season of Service challenge involves serving in or for the outdoors or "in nature," one of our country's best resources.
10 Tips for "Natural" Service
Here are 10 bite-size ideas:
- Buy lunchboxes for your kids' school lunches instead of sending them in paper lunch bags. The fewer trees
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