Monthly Archives: May, 2016
Land Snakes Alive 🐍
Today we went to the river with some friends to celebrate Memorial Day 🇺🇸 We had a fantastic day in the sun ☀️ Burying each other I LOVE how much Simone laughed at Eddie as he escaped from the sand! Jumping out of trees into the water… I even jumped… What a Thrill! …
When sewing scissors turn into hair-cutting scissors
So… Here is the ugly truth… My family has lice 😳 I am not ashamed or embarrassed or angry… I am a bit creeped out and overwhelmed! But… This was the motivation I needed to get my hair cut! I know you don’t have to cut your hair if you have lice… But I decided …
When the kids don’t like dinner… Have them make a Wild Salad!
I made dinner today… Some liked it some didn’t! The ones that didn’t like it (*cough Simone and Andre*) decided to forage a wild salad since they were still hungry! Andre collected sour flower (with the help of a friend). He washed it and cut it… Simone collected wild strawberries. Andre found a wild …
Braided Fairy Crowns
Find a plant with long leaves. We used leaves from Day Lillies. Take your three leaves and braid them together This is a great way to learn how to braid! Create a circle and connect the ends You could use string or small hair rubber bands Put it in your hair with flowers… We had …
Tower Grove Park Tour… And observing ducks and geese
We went to Tower Grove Park today. We first visited with a statue of William Shakespeare. There are four Shakespeare plays represented around the statue… Near the statute is the one of the oldest trees in the park… A true original from when Henry Shaw founded the park. Mulberry Tree The tree has been there for 136 …
When you really want a roasted marshmallow…
The fire is hot and REALLY smoky… You need a scarf over your mouth and nose The smoke gets in your eyes… You need sunglasses Your marshmallows are mini… You need a croquet hoop because it’s thin enough to string the tiny marshmallows on The Croquet hoop gets hot… So you need batting gloves to …
Yummy Banana boats 🍌⛵️ on the Grill
This is a yummy dessert Simone and I learned how to make at Girl Scout camp. First we had to prepare the coals… Since we don’t have a coal chimney- we did it old school- a coal pyramid! While the coals are getting White Hot – the banana boats were prepared! 1. Peel off …
My campfire name is…Skull Queen ☠
I just got back from an amazing camping trip with Simone and her Girl Scout Group! We had a fantastic time 💜 My favorite activity was the Adult Hike I went on where we found a rabbit skull and a deer skull! … Hence the name Skull Queen ☠ (I like that Simone …
Having a proper picnic at Wilderness Park
We decided to have a real picnic at the park. Despite the park being surrounded by major roads, it really is a haven for wild animals. We have even seen a coyote here in years past – from the car thankfully! We usually bring food with us whenever we go to parks- but it’s in …
A wet and WILD park tour
We went to Blackburn Park for a park tour. We went to this park as our very first tour a few months ago and focused on Sink Holes! This time we were hoping to see young owls… Which we didn’t – but we had a Wet and Wild Fun time in the rain identifying plants …
Becoming a Wild Family 