Ash & Alys Babes Blog
10 on 10: Favorite Summer Fun July 10, 2013 23:18
Summer is in full swing, and we are loving the slowed pace and sunny days. I have been taking in extra time with my kids, and really just basking in Mother Nature. Here is a list of my favorite 10 summer fun activities – all tried and true. Hope you get out and enjoy the outdoors this season.
1. Backyard splashing in sprinklers, inflatable pools and the good old fashioned hose
2. Gardening and harvesting our yummy fruits and veggies
3. Play dates at community outdoor pools
4. Dining al fresco
5. Water balloon battles
6. Homemade popsicles melting down little fingers and chubby cheeks
7. Mommy and me dates for ice cream or cupcakes, enjoyed in the sun
8. Yoga in the park
9. Laaazzzzy mornings with nowhere to be and nothing to do
10. Camping trips, lake trips, boating and day hikes in our beautiful Pacific Northwest
-Ashley
How to Rough It with Kids June 6, 2013 13:09
I have always loved camping. It's something I did as a kid with my family, with friends as a teenager and college student, and with my husband in our early days together. And while becoming a mom has changed my lifestyle in many ways, camping was one area where we didn't slow down a bit.
We've been camping with our children since my oldest was just a babe, and have learned a few things along the way to make it just a little easier and more enjoyable. There's no doubt that camping with babes and kids is much more work than when it's a group of adults, but it really can be just as fun.
Today, Natural Parents Network is featuring a post from me sharing some of my suggestions for how to tackle camping with your little ones in tow. Check my article, along with a ton of great natural parenting resources, here.
And here's a cute pic of my little guy camping last summer to remind you that to really rough it, you can't be afraid to get a little dirty!
-Ashley
