Adventure Tykes

Wordless Wednesday

Considering the events of this past weekend here in Moab, UT I have been unable to keep up with my blog, so instead of starting WORD Wednesday today I am doing another addition of Wordless Wednesday. Next week will begin WORD Wednesday.

Thankfulness

Next week is Thanksgiving and it is that time of year that we give thanks for family, friends, happiness, health, fortitude and anything and everything that we appreciate and are thankful for in our lives. I have to say, I am one lucky gal. I have so many things to be thankful for that my… (read more)

Green Bean, Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Salad

I know this is out of place here but I thought it would be fun… so here it is. I am participating in a Thanksgiving blog hop recipe exchange and this is one of the recipes I am making for Thankgiving dinner.  I make it every year and it is scrumdiddlyumptious. (Thank you, Willams-Sonoma) And,… (read more)

Wordless Wednesday – Water in the Desert

Exploring Your Sense Of Touch

Last week I wrote about exploring our sense of smell.  This week lets explore our sense of touch with our tykes. We definitely use our sense of touch while playing in the dirt or sand, throwing rocks and playing with sticks but do we ever go out of our way to feel the petal of… (read more)

Off Topic Friday: Chimpanzees Should Not…

Here is a subject that I am very passionate about and once again I am heated over a recent discovery. Chimpanzees SHOULD NOT be used in the entertainment business. John Stewart of The Daily Show released a book back in September titled “Earth The Book – A Visitors Guide to the Human Race”.  It is… (read more)

What Does Nature Mean To You?

Nature. When you hear the word NATURE what thoughts come to mind? According to Webster’s Dictionary this is the definition of Nature: 1. a : the inherent character or basic constitution of a person or thing : essence b: disposition and temperament 2. a : a creative and controlling force in the universe b :  an… (read more)

Exploring Your Sense of Smell

Most of the time when we are outside playing, hiking or strolling down the street we focus on our sense of sight. We pay attention to the birds flying by, we check out the plants and trees as we walk by, we may spot a bug on the ground or notice the pretty flowers or… (read more)

Off Topic Friday – Motivation To Keep Moving

Last weekend I ran the Provo Halloween Half Marathon, making it my 7th half marathon overall.  It was fun and I was able to run it with my running buddy.  Knowing it was one of the last races with her before she moves far far away…far away as in ALASKA! I made arrangements to leave… (read more)

Trail Snacks For Your Tyke

The thought of what to feed our tyke while hiking became overwhelming once he started solids.  I was consumed with what is healthy, what is easy and what will not make a huge mess.  I pictured an array of specific baby/toddler foods, lots of baby/toddler utensils, cups, bowls and plates.  It has been much easier… (read more)