Outdoor Adventure

Kids love to go on an adventure. My son loves to get a backpack with some water and snacks and head out to check out nature. Well he doesn’t actually like to carry a backpack, he would prefer I take that part on. He would rather concentrate on locating the next spot to take a water break.

We just went on a small hike near our house. We had quite an adventure. We were only gone for about a 1/2 hour but in that time we found a caterpillar, a beetle, lots of birds and a whole pocket full of rocks. What kid isn’t happy with rocks!

Little hikes like this are the best activity ever with your kids. No matter how many times they take the same walk they always seem to find something new. The bonus is that it doesn’t cost you a penny and you actually get a little exercise yourself. It’s a win win for all of you.

You don’t have to pack up and go on some all day hike with your kids. The important part is getting outside and enjoying time with them. If you live someplace that doesn’t have any nature trails that’s ok. Kids have great imaginations. Pack your backpack and go on an adventure in your yard or head to the park. Nature is everywhere! You can live in the city and still find bugs, birds, trees and flowers. Set the scene in your kids mind and they will take it from there.

These are some of my favorite times. It is so nice to just tune out of technology and everyday life for a little while and enjoy your kids. Point is if you can get out in nature with your kids, do. You’ll feel refreshed and your kids will appreciate the family time.  If you can’t get anywhere then bring the adventure to you right at home. Get creative, have a campout in your living room, sit outside and watch the clouds. The important part is to quit worrying about everything else for a little while and focus on your kids. Day to day life goes by quick sometimes and you need to just take a moment to slow down and appreciate the small things in life. Everything else you deal with whether work or those dishes you didn’t want to do earlier will still be there when you get back, I promise.