We're in the heart of winter, and while we still prioritize getting outside, I love a good family game afternoon on a stormy day (and year-round really). And family game time is a big hit around here. And I am here for it. Learning. Problem-solving. Belly laughs. Quality time together. I swear I can see [...]
We've been traveling A LOT this summer, and that, on top of constant local adventures too, has created a need for something to give Evie space to rest her body, entertain during long trips, and find space to let her mind grow while getting some downtime. Enter podcasts for kiddos (that are enjoyable for grownups [...]
Looking for outdoor/forest school clothing rec? Check out my Baby + Kid Essentials Post! Some of my absolute earliest memories are of camping trips with my family. These also happen to be my fondest memories. With that in mind, my husband and I have made a point of taking Evie (and now Indie too!) camping [...]
*Updating this post now that Indie Bo has joined our world 4 years later* Looking for forest school gear? Scroll to the bottom! After an impromptu Instagram story of Evie's nursery (which we never actually used for her to sleep in), I got overwhelmingly positive feedback in favor of this exact post, so here goes [...]
Last month, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Harder to Kill Radio, a podcast created by the fabulous Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo. I've always been a talker, so podcast interviews are my favorite. They offer a chance for some seriously uninhibited real talk, and with Steph as the host, things [...]
That's right; you'll find me in the trees. Curious? Stick with me. If you follow me on Instagram, this is probably no surprise to you, as some of my fondest photos are either from high atop or down below some of my favorite trees. I spend as much time as I can, rain or shine, outside. [...]
Oh moving. The joy. The excitement. The anxiety. The stress. Oh, and the bruises (at least I used all of my fitness)... But it's all worth it. We have officially moved up to the Pacific Northwest, we're putting down roots in our little Radical Roots Homestead, and we couldn't be happier. I've been getting a lot [...]
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." ~George Bernard Shaw Play. It's a lifesaver. It's something I talk a lot about, but what is it really? I am currently reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, and it's really got me thinking about the true, undeniable importance of play [...]
