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A Pioneer Christmas – Outdoor Play Party

By Jen

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reindeer, crafting and a horse drawn carriage

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.

outdoor play pioneer village

time for a rest and a snack

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.

outdoor play featuresMake the most of winter with kids from My Nearest and Dearest
Build a gnome house just in time for Christmas with Rain or Shine Mama

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Thank you for sharing your outdoor play stories with us over this past year. I hope that you enjoy a peaceful and healthy holiday. We will see you in the new year!

Filed Under: Green life, outdoor play party Tagged With: outdoor play, outdoor play party

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  1. Kierna says

    December 20, 2013 at 3:40 pm

    This looks like a lovely way to relax in the madness in the run up to Christmas.

  2. Jonathan says

    December 20, 2013 at 3:56 pm

    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

      December 21, 2013 at 9:13 am

      Thanks Jonathan, kids are never too young to play outside! Thanks for stopping by.

  3. Coombemill says

    December 20, 2013 at 4:12 pm

    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.

  4. anna m says

    December 21, 2013 at 9:29 am

    This looks like a lot of fun! 🙂

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