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Pinecone Monsters

October 9, 2019 Leave a Comment Fall· Fall· Uncategorized

These Pinecone Monsters are so silly! Making funny monsters is a great craft for kids, and just in time for Halloween!

This silly Pinecone Monsters craft idea came to me as my kids and I were collecting pinecones last week for a different project. My daughter held up a particularly funny looking pinecone and started jabbering away in the silliest sounding monster voice. Then, as soon as we got them home, I came upon a googly eye in the art drawer, and I had my aha moment! Clearly, I these pinecones had to become silly googly-eyed monsters!

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Butternut Squash Pancakes

October 6, 2019 Leave a Comment Breakfast· Recipes· Uncategorized· Vegetarian

Looking for a new tasty and nutritious fall pancake? Butternut squash pancakes will fit the bill! They are packed with protein and vitamins, they are delicious, and the recipe is easily adjustable too.

Have you ever tried butternut squash pancakes? Think pumpkin pancakes, but a little different. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love pumpkin pancakes! I love pumpkin everything this time of year, but I wanted to offer up this great recipe to give your autumn breakfast menu a little variety. Read on to learn how to prepare butternut squash puree, how to make these pancakes, and learn all about the nutritional benefits too.

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Halloween Pinecone Wreaths

October 2, 2019 Leave a Comment Crafts· Fall

These Halloween Pinecone Wreaths are easy to make and fun to decorate! They will make the perfect addition to your Halloween decorations this year!

My husband actually had the idea for these Halloween Pinecone Wreaths! We were walking in the woods and I was trying to think of holiday nature crafts and he said, “What about a pinecone wreath?”. I honestly don’t think he expected me to make them look so good though haha 🙂 … Read More about Halloween Pinecone Wreaths

Wild Rose Hip Tea

September 26, 2019 Leave a Comment Activities· Drinks· Fall· Recipes· Uncategorized

Foraging for Wild Rose Hips is a simple and enjoyable nature-based activity to do with your kids. And the wild rose hip tea you can make with them is delicious and chock full of Vitamin C!

Recently, we foraged for Wild Rose Hips to make tea. Read on to find out how to make Wild Rose Hip Tea and learn all about its benefits.

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Creating a Nature Mandala

September 25, 2019 Leave a Comment Activities· Fall· Forest School· Spring

Creating a nature mandala is a sweet way of honoring the equinoxes. These types of traditions help your children embrace seasonal changes and learn more about the natural rhythms of life.

Every year, as a way to honor the seasons changing during the spring and fall equinoxes, my children and I create a nature mandala. Sweet traditions and rituals like this, help my kids transition from one season to the next. For the recent fall equinox, we made a nature mandala with flowers and wild fruit that represented summer and dry grasses and leaves that represented fall. Read on to find out how to make yours!