Living on a houseboat
Nature is everywhere; you just have to embrace it
In our outdoor playgroup in Toronto, we explore urban nature. I was lucky to get to know Christie, and her two kids. Even though Christie lives in very urban Amsterdam, she probably lives more in touch with nature than most because she lives on a houseboat in the city. For me this illustrates how close nature can be wherever we are, even in a big urban environment.
This is the beauty with fresh air living. Nature is everywhere; you just have to embrace it.
Go sugar bushing
Maple syrup
By Russell Gienapp
In the world of food items there are few things that are more taken for granted than maple syrup. How do you explain to a young child the concept of taking 40 bottles of the sap of a tree to get the one bottle of syrup sitting on the breakfast table?
Trail-Gator Bicycle Tow Bar
Biking adventures
By Russell Gienapp
It all started when we were at my parents house in Florida last Christmas. My mother had bought a used bike with training wheels for our daughter to have during her stay. But the thing was, she had been riding her Like-A-Bike since she was 2 1/2 and I didn’t want her to start counting on training wheels.
So much to the horror of my mom, I took the trainers off.
6 Savvy Spring Break Suggestions: Outdoor Adventures for the Whole Family
By Heidi Drake,Playoutdoors
Spring hasn't quite sprung yet in many areas of the globe, but the annual phenomenon known as Spring Break is soon here! If you haven't made reservations yet but know you want to grab the kids and get outside, take heed of the following six places to go and adventuresome things to do with the entire family:
Camp in Arizona. Budget is a big concern for many these days, so if hotels and airfare aren't practical this year, pack up the family, the tent, camping gear and hit the road. The warm, sunny state of Arizona is not only packed with tons of hiking and exploring opportunities, there's a camp site to fit every style and budget, from full-hookup RV sites to family tent camping areas. If beautiful lakes and southwestern adventure appeal to you, take your family and check out the Grand Canyon State.
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Urban bushing
By Kari Svenneby 
It was one of those days in Toronto when the city was snowed in. Some folks might say it is the perfect day to stay inside, but we said it was the perfect day to embrace the weather! It was white with beautiful snow everywhere and blue skies and sun. It was a perfect day for urban bushing.
One of the great things about living in Toronto is that it has a fantastic park system with ravines and parks that usually connect together.
Like a bike
By Kari Svenneby
We have a gadget in our family, it is like having a dog or being famous.
People stop, people wave, people point. And all this attention is for a bike; it is a Like a Bike.
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