You can download the kid's Nature Scavenger Hunt freebie HERE. Print it out and go for a walk with your kids! You can either aim to collect all of these things, or simply see them in nature and point them out.

The houses on our street were built in the 1920s and 1930s. So, I think it's safe to assume that a lot of our trees were planted back then too. Which means that the trees on our street and in our backyard are enormous.

We did it, you guys. We went and got pumpkins this year! Nevermind that it was on October 30th, at 4:00pm... but we did it!

I love that the start of our town's annual Farm Show almost always coincides with the ushering in of Fall. Minus this year when it was like 80 degrees for a few days and we all wanted to die. Because of the transition of seasons, marked with the tradition of visiting the Farm Show on a daily basis, it's become one of our family's favorite things to do each year. 

The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. Growing up, it was a time that family traveled from all over the country to spend a few days here in Pennsylvania with us --- having picnics in the backyard, spending our days in the park, and our nights watching fireworks from quilted blankets.

..but leading up to Easter, I don't really have any decorations or anything special that we do. UNTIL NOW! I've wanted to make this Easter Egg tree for two years..

There's something ironic and hysterical about having to bribe your 2.5 year old with candy to put on her Halloween costume... so she can go out and collect even more candy from strangers.

T.J. and I had decided before we even left for our trip that we were really going to make an effort to stay off of our phones during our vacation, so for me that looked like taking my "real" camera with me most places, and I am so grateful I did!