It used to be that snapping a photo with a Polaroid camera, shaking it out and waiting for the image to develop was commonplace. As 35mm film type and then digital cameras became more affordable, people traded in the Polaroid picture instant cameras for the new photography medium. While many…

While Florida might be notorious for its scorchingly hot summers, thankfully it’s also plentiful in solutions for beating the heat. One of the most popular options for cooling off on a hot summer day are venturing out to its plethora of more than 700 natural springs in Florida spread across…

Finger puppets are such a great learning through play activity for children of all ages. Not only will the paper puppets keep them busy for a while and inspire creative, imaginative play — but they also provide physical benefits like fine motor skill development too! What are the benefits of playing with finger puppets? Puppets can help stimulate creative imaginations Getting off digital devices and…

Every time I climb into my super plush king-sized bed at home, I snuggle in and literally say “ ahhhhhhhhhh “ out loud. My husband does the same. Every. Night. It’s just so gooooooood ! There is just something about sleeping in your own bed, that you’ve carefully curated with…

These are all good companion plants for the gardener looking to make the most of their garden space and improve the overall production of the entire garden now and in future seasons. When you are choosing plants to grow in your garden it never hurts to take a look at…

Here are just a few ways to draw butterflies to your yard so you can enjoy their beauty and grace, including the key plants that attract butterflies. “Just living isn’t enough,” said the butterfly. “One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” The Complete Fairy Tales by Hans Christian…

According to USA Today , this desert oasis brings in 3 million visitors each year. People arrive at Joshua Tree National Park to hike, climb, and explore the vast landscape, bizarre reaching trees, and everything it has to offer in recreation. Its name comes from the oddly shaped, slow-growing Joshua…

The Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area of Tennesse is known as a great mountain vacation spot with plenty of variety from hiking the Great Smoky Mountains to spending time at Dollywood. With kitschy tourist areas full of family activities, gorgeous views and fresh air, even to most “non-outdoorsy” people just might want…

Imposing mountain vistas, sparkling rivers and lakes, ancient forests and fresh mountain air make Whistler, Canada, a leading environmentally-friendly destination for nature lovers and thrillseekers alike. Aside from its abundance of natural beauty, this mountainous area of British Columbia is an iconic paradise for skiers and snowboarders. As with all…