How to Have a Minimalist Christmas

There is this notion that Christmas is synonymous with spending large sums of money. This makes people spend all their savings on things that have very little use which then puts them in a financial fix in the New Year. Fortunately, it is possible to have an enjoyable Christmas without spending fortunes. The following are [...]

Getting the Yard Ready for Winter Wildlife

With winter on the horizon, a fun family activity and kind deed would be to prepare your yard and garden for wildlife. Turning your yard into a wildlife sanctuary and habitat is not necessarily difficult and it is a great way to teach kids about their environment as well as help instill in them a [...]

How to Make the Best Use Out of Your Local Library

If you think that your local library is only good for checking out books, than you are missing out on some of best things that your library has to offer. Making the best use out of your local library involves being aware of everything that is available and happening at the library, and that begins, [...]

Spooktacular Adventures in Historical Graveyards

In the fall with Halloween just around the corner it is a great time to get out in the cool Fall air and explore some local graveyards. If you have any historic graveyards in your area that is even better! The whole family gets some exercise, learns about local history,  and you are creating memories [...]

Christmas Bird Count

I stumbled across a great winter, holiday TV free activity on The Green Hour today. Apparently this is a century long tradition: The Christmas Bird Count, sponsored by the National Audubon Society. In 1900, the founder of the Christmas Bird Count, Frank Chapman, decided to turn an outdoor Christmas tradition on its head. Instead of hunting [...]