Although you can’t travel to any global hiking destination at the moment because of COVID-19, it doesn’t mean you can’t plan a trip for the future. There are beautiful outdoor spots all over the world to check out. From cascading waterfalls to desert vistas to rainforests – these destinations have it all! If you want to take your love of hiking to the next level and plan an entire vacation around … [Read more...] about The Best Global Hiking Destinations and What to Bring
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5 Self-Care Goals for 2020
Now that 2019 is almost over; it’s high time to look forward to the New Year! Many of us set goals each year, whether they are career goals or personal goals. But how many of you set goals for self-care? If you don’t set self-care goals for yourself, then 2020 could well be your year to make that change! Self-care goals can be a great way to keep our mental and physical health as a top priority. … [Read more...] about 5 Self-Care Goals for 2020
Get Your Kids Off Their Phones!
Every parent is concerned that their child isn't developing enough, or learning enough, but is it to do with their academic skills, or what they do outside of school? When we're trying to implement a change in lifestyle for our kids, hobbies are one of the key areas to focus on. If your children have hobbies that consist of them sitting around, staring at their phone, it might be time to introduce … [Read more...] about Get Your Kids Off Their Phones!
Family Days Out You’ll Love
Family time is so important. But with the rush of everyday life it can often be hard to find the time to spend just you guys having some fun. The more time you spend with your family, the more you’re going to gel with them and become one unit. It will be easier to connect with your children as they go through the terrible teenage years if you’re always out doing fun things. So, to give you some … [Read more...] about Family Days Out You’ll Love
How to Choose the Perfect Swing Set
Encouraging outdoor activities at a young age is critical. While choosing the right swing set for your child may sound difficult, as there are several choices available at any given time. Because a good swing set is an investment, you should take your time choosing the “perfect” one. Use this guide to learn more about choosing a swing set that will help you get the most out of your … [Read more...] about How to Choose the Perfect Swing Set
I Wish I Knew That Before I Went Camping…
If you are planning your first camping trip, you will have no doubt made an effort to ensure that you are as prepared as possible. However, no matter how much you preparations you carry out, you are bound to be in for a few surprises throughout your trip. To keep these to a minimum, read on to discover the things that most people wish they knew before their first camping trip. Nature Is More of a … [Read more...] about I Wish I Knew That Before I Went Camping…
The Process of Creating and Manufacturing the Right Hunting Knife
Nothing is more useful to hunters than a hunting knife. From splitting wood, lighting fire to self-defense, a hunting knife has many useful applications. My husband lives and breathes fishing at the ocean, and he has a variety of different knives for a variety of different purposes. When you go out in search of a hunting knife, you will find a variety of them. If you want one with more strength, … [Read more...] about The Process of Creating and Manufacturing the Right Hunting Knife
Kids Who Play Sports Are Happier and Healthier
There are reasons why we, as parents, should encourage our kids to play sports. The statistics are frightening. When you think of Australia, you think wide open spaces with kids outside all the time, right? You'd be surprised to learn that many kids under the age of twelve are spending double the amount of time indoors, and in front of a screen, when compared to playing outdoors. Recent studies … [Read more...] about Kids Who Play Sports Are Happier and Healthier
15 Summer Activities to Help the Kids Appreciate Nature
What are your kids doing this Summer? For many of us Summer time with the kids is a time to enjoy the outdoors, the sunshine and if you're lucky the ocean. As much as kids love Summer holidays, keeping them busy can be a real chore! If you've not got the luxury of a Summer camp then it's up to you as parent to find things for the youngsters to keep busy with. Failing that, your kids might spend … [Read more...] about 15 Summer Activities to Help the Kids Appreciate Nature
4 Ways to Prevent Allergies During Football Season
Football season means allergy season, especially when your kids spend a lot of time playing outdoors and then track pollen and dust into your home. Fortunately, you can take several key steps to prevent allergies. Take a look at these four allergy prevention tips specific to football season. Teach Your Kids to Shower Immediately After Practice Football practice makes your kids dirty and … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Prevent Allergies During Football Season
Living the Not-So-Active Life: Outdoor Entertaining for Guests of Various Fitness Levels
Those who are active sometimes forget what it was like before they adopted their new lifestyle. This is especially true when hanging out with friends and family members who are not as equally active. On one hand, you don’t want to turn them off, expecting them to keep up with you. On the other hand, you may welcome the idea of them beginning to enjoy the same pastimes. Here’s how to entertain … [Read more...] about Living the Not-So-Active Life: Outdoor Entertaining for Guests of Various Fitness Levels
Keeping the Next Generation Active – The Best Outdoor Sports and Activities for Your Kids
Though we won't stoop to hyperbolic scaremongering here, it cannot be denied that our nation’s children are nowhere near as active as they used to be. You could put this down to the rise in home entertainment (video games in particular) and the ever-growing paranoia of parents who have been told by the media to never let their children out of their site, but the sad truth is that we're just … [Read more...] about Keeping the Next Generation Active – The Best Outdoor Sports and Activities for Your Kids
