It's time for the last Outdoor Play Party of 2013! Wow. The year is almost behind us. We have been busy, busy, busy getting ready for the holidays. Part of our holiday annual traditions involves heading to a small pioneer village in our hometown. We wander down a wooded trail to a small village of homes dating from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. I actually used to work as a summer student at this village while I attended University. I love taking my kids back in time. A large portion of the time is spent outdoors exploring. In pioneer times "outdoor play" was not a parenting choice - it was the only choice. Nowadays our homes are filled with so many technological distractions, it is important to remember that nature is so much more entertaining and fun.
Not only is it almost Christmas, but it is the beginning of Winter. The girls have already been outside building snow forts. We cannot wait to get back into our weekend outdoor skating habit. I took a look around the last Outdoor Play Party and found a couple of fun wintery and Christmasy post to share.
Build a gnome house just in time for Christmas with Rain or Shine Mama
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Kierna says
This looks like a lovely way to relax in the madness in the run up to Christmas.
Jonathan says
I loved reading about how you are trying to encourage your children to engage in outdoor play. We live in North Wales, in the UK, and are really fortunate to be in a great area for outdoor play and generally going walking and exploring. Our son is only eight months only, but I'm already looking forward to being able to take out to do the sorts of things that you've described here.
Jen says
Thanks Jonathan, kids are never too young to play outside! Thanks for stopping by.
Coombemill says
I envy you your snow, it is rain and wind here in the SW of England, but we will still be out for plenty of outdoor fun.
anna m says
This looks like a lot of fun! 🙂