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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

The trend to move indoor activities outdoors that was made popular during the pandemic – known as “backyarding” – will continue to expand in 2023, according to the TurfMutt Foundation , an environmental education and stewardship program that encourages outdoor living and caring for green spaces. Say goodbye to bland yards and parks.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. We like to start a backyard fire to roast marshmallows and invite friends over to enjoy the long summer day. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party. – Fire up the backyard fire pit and invite your friends and neighbors. Go camping in the backyard.

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Book Nook: Become the Fire

Motherhood Moments

That’s how the seed for Become the Fire was planted. Dads show vision every day, whether by organizing a soup kitchen or building a backyard fort with their children. As a young mom to three children, finding the sweet spot between work and parenting wasn’t easy. Over the years, I thought about the question “How did you do it?”

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Old Time Free Summer Activities for Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Does it seem that parents today step in too often to keep their children occupied ? Of course, parents were out in their lawn chairs or chatting over the fence with neighbors and the neighborhoods were safe for kids to roam. Parents of the little guys acted as chaperones for the rest. Mom, I’m bored!

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TWIST-IT and Bugables Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

TWIST-IT® is great for family picnics or backyard fun without the presence of irritating mosquitoes and for those who are wary of applying toxic repellent chemicals to skin. Bugables® work by emitting an ‘aura ‘of all natural, plant-based essential oils, masking human odors that attract insects.

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10 Summer Freebies You Cannot Miss

For the Mommas

If you’re a new parent, diapers are a must-have, no matter the season. These diapers are made from plant-based materials and do not have fragrances, lotions or latex to keep baby extra comfortable! Now you can always be safe when you fire up the grill for your backyard barbeque. Free Diapers from The Honest Co.