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Play Outdoors Campfire
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The Play Outdoors Campfire is a blog for families who thrive outside. Find tips, information and ideas for outdoor activities, vacations and recreation for the whole family!
Recent Posts
Teaching Gratitude during the Holidays: Volunteering with Children
By Meredith Russell Did you know you can teach children to be grateful and empathetic? Even in the first few years of life, parents have everyday opportunities to encourage these important qualities. As parents, we model gratitude by thanking our......
My Child is Overweight
Dealing with weight issues without stomping on your child’s self esteem. By Lori S. Brizee, MS, RD, LD, CSP One out of six children and adolescents is overweight or obese. That leaves a lot of parents asking themselves, “What can......
Take Turkey Day Outside!
Five fun ways for the kiddos to burn off the Thanksgiving feast and keep from whining, “I’m bored!” By Melanie Frenkel & Heidi Drake Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity for gathering as a family and sharing a traditional meal. It's......
Learning to Give During the Holiday Season
By Nancie Carmichael One day when I had my grandsons in the backseat of my car, we saw a homeless man on the street corner with a sign: “Will work for food.” As we waited for the light to turn,......
The Mom Olympics
Winter Fitness Series: Part 2 of 4 By Morri Stewart I have a competitive streak in me, even when it comes to my kids. I have to stay on my toes because there are two of them; twins, in fact,......
Keeping Oral Traditions Alive for Your Kids
By Morri Stewart Last summer, my family and I were joined by our friends Scott and Andrea for several nights at a little lake tucked up into the craggy peaks of the Cascade Range in Central Oregon. Central Oregon is......

