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Exploring Wildflowers with Kids

In OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Wildflower season is a magical time of year that offers opportunities for exploration and learning with kids. What better way to embark on a captivating adventure than by exploring the vibrant and enchanting world of wildflowers? Delighting in their colorful blossoms, delicate petals, and captivating fragrances, wildflower exploration offers a fantastic opportunity to inspire a love for nature in our young ones. Today, Austin/Chicago homeschooling mom of two, Tiana Kubik, will explore how to plan a wildflower…

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Best Outdoor Activities for Kids in Austin, Texas

In FAMILY TRAVEL, INFORMATION, LOCAL GEMS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, URBAN NATURE

Austin, Texas, is not only the Texas state capital, but it’s an outdoor adventurer’s paradise! Austin is sprinkled with plenty of hiking, biking and horse trails, swimming holes, amazing parks and playgrounds, beautiful flora and fauna, water activities, and so much more! It’s an ideal destination for families looking for outdoor adventures big and small. Today, Austin mom of two, Tiana Kubik, takes us on a tour of her family’s favorite outdoor locations and things…

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20+ Best Outdoor Kids Activities in Chicago

In FAMILY TRAVEL, LOCAL GEMS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PARK, URBAN NATURE

Chicago may be known for its big city attractions, but there is plenty to do outdoors in this lovely Midwestern city, too! From exploring the shore of Lake Michigan to biking through the many parks and gardens, Chicago offers something for outdoor lovers of all ages. Today, long-time Chicago resident and mom of two, Tiana Kubik, is here sharing the best outdoor kids’ activities in Chicago. So, whether you’re a local or just visiting for…

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Horseback Riding Lessons for Kids

In ANIMALS/WILDLIFE, FARM, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Most kids love animals, and there’s something special about a horse. They’re big, they’re beautiful, and they can take you places you’ve never been before. But learning to ride a horse takes a bit of skill and practice. Horseback riding lessons are a great place to get started, if your child wants to learn to ride. Today, Tiana Kubik, Austin homeschooling mom of two, shares her children’s experience taking horseback riding lessons for the first…

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The Importance of Storytelling with Photos

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, PHOTOGRAPHY

Capturing your family’s special moments (big and small) through photography is one of my biggest passions. Not many things make me happier (or more nostalgic) that looking at the photos of the trips, adventures, and outings we took together as family. The moments pass so quickly, but the photos will last a lifetime. Today, Chicago mom of two, Tiana Kubik is here sharing the importance of storytelling with photos. Tiana and her husband run a…

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Cooking with Kids: 25+ Recipes To Make With Your Kids

In Cooking, RECIPES, WINTER

Cooking with kids is a great way to get young children involved in household duties. Cooking gives kids a sense of responsibility, it gets them excited about mealtime, it allows them to bond with you, and it increases their pride in their work. There are so many amazing benefits of cooking with kids. Today, we’re here to help convince you to get your kids involved in the cooking and meal-making process. We’ve got a list…

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How to Embrace the Outdoors when You’re Not Outdoorsy

In INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Getting outside and enjoying nature doesn’t come easily to everyone. Some people are more comfortable inside. Others are intimidated by nature and think that to be “outdoorsy” you have to be climbing mountains and own expensive hiking boots. But, anyone can be outdoorsy – it just takes a mindset of enjoying and appreciating the outdoors. Today, Tiana Kubik, Creative Team member and Chicago mom of two, is here with some advice on how to embrace…

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Finding Nature in Urban Settings with Kids

In FAMILY TRAVEL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, URBAN NATURE

It is a wild misconception that being a “city kid” means depriving young minds of nature and the benefits of a free-range life. When done intentionally, children raised in the city have a unique opportunity to tap into a larger community of nature lovers. While there are some considerations and logistics to giving urban dwellers a sense of connection with the earth, it is possible, and even enjoyable, to find parks and nature within a…

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