Wildlife Safari
I have been going to Wildlife Safari since I was a child. I have been more times than I can count. I can honestly say that Wildlife Safari is always worth the drive to visit! We were hosted by Wildlife... Continue reading →
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Pear Canning
2 days after we got home from vacation, I went to the orchard to pick up 3 boxes of Pears to can. 3 boxes is more than we usually can, but they were having a buy 2 get one free... Continue reading →
Summer Hike #7 – Silver Falls
The last hike that we had time for this summer was to Silver Falls! This is probably one of my favorite places on the planet. I have been to many places, but very few compare to the beauty of this... Continue reading →
Summer Hike #6 – Peavy Arboretum
#2 found a massive stick to walk with on this hike. Boys and sticks. They can’t help themselves!! Hike #6 took us to Peavy Arboretum. I have been there so many times – too many to count! I went often... Continue reading →
Summer Hike #5 – Jackson Frazier Wetlands
Gah! Summer has completely gotten away from me as we have had a CRAZY last few weeks! I am going to try to get these posts complete before we leave for vacation and they should post while we are on... Continue reading →
Summer Hike #2 – Alsea Falls
Hike #2 of the summer took us to Alsea Falls. I’ve wanted to go here for years, but we’ve never made the time until now! Alsea Falls is right off the parking lot of the picnic area. About a... Continue reading →
Summer Hike #1 – McDowell Creek Falls
This summer, I am wanting to go on a family hike at least once a week. We go for walks every morning and often after dinner as well, but I wanted to try and get some hikes done too! We... Continue reading →
Junior Ranger Badges & a list of ones you can earn at HOME!
Summer is in full swing around here. Swimming lessons, playing outside, morning walks to the park, camps, and general laziness and enjoying not having a set schedule. If you are looking for a fun and educational project to do with... Continue reading →
Parenting Win
I’ve mentioned how much I LOVE these Ziploc Divided Containers. (back in stock on Amazon – SQUEE!!!) They are reusable, wash super easy, and are cheap! Even though they are inexpensive, they last a LONG time. I did finally... Continue reading →
Oregon State Capital
Have you ever visited the Capitol of the State that you live in? We’ve been to the Capitol of the US in DC many times and toured it – even rode the trains that the Senators take underground (that is... Continue reading →