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Scouting Camporee

We attended out first Cub Scouts Camporee this past weekend. We didn’t do the sleepover, I’m not sure they’re ready for that yet, but we stayed the day. The Camporee is lead by the Boy Scouts. The Boys Scouts teach the Cub Scouts a few things about being a scout; from tying knots and first… Continue reading Scouting Camporee

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Some Patriotic Fun Down the River

For the past eight years my husband and I have been doing a grownups-only canoe trip up in Maine. We gather a bunch of friends and camp for the weekend, spending our Saturday canoeing down the river. It’s an absolute blast! Sure we pretend that we’re about 15 years younger than we actually are, but… Continue reading Some Patriotic Fun Down the River

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Getting Outdoors

It’s so important to me that my kids play outside. We are fortunate to have a large, fenced-in back yard where I feel safe with them playing out there. There is nothing I love more than sitting in my kitchen with the windows open and hearing them play. However, sometimes it’s like pulling teeth to get them to… Continue reading Getting Outdoors