Adventure Tykes

Inspiration For Big Adventures With Your Little Tyke

Archive for April 2011

Friday Fun Day – Chalk It Up!

Who knew sidewalk chalk could be so fun?   Today’s Friday Fun Day is all about creativity. All you need is some sidewalk chalk and a sidewalk, drive way or concrete slab. Anywhere that’s not prohibited from being colored on. Using the sidewalk chalk let your imagination run wild. What can you create or what… (read more)

Green Hour Connection: Faux Falls

Welcome to Green Hour Connection. Every Thursday I will be sharing with you one of our Green Hours for the week along with ideas, tips or Green Hour news. Join the connection by sharing your own Green Hour story or activity by using the link below. Let’s get everyone to join the Green Hour Connection!… (read more)

His Own Adventure Photos!

J-Man is now ready to take his own adventure photos.

Tuesday’s Tip of the Day: Summer clothing

Tuesday’s Tip of the Day Photo Courtesy of Jay Ryser Summer will soon be here. It’s important to dress your tykes appropriately to protect them from the sun and to keep them comfortable during their adventures. Do you hike in the desert or mountains? Your hiking location will determine what type of clothing to dress your… (read more)

Celebrated Earth Day

Earth Day was Friday and although I try and get J-Man outside everyday, Friday I made a point to spend most of the day outside cherishing what Mother Earth has to offer. We took a mid morning hike and this time the hike was a bit different. There was no destination to reach and no… (read more)

Friday Fun Day – Celebrate Earth Day!

Earth Day! It’s all about preserving, protecting and cherishing Mother Earth. Today is a great day to start making changes and to do your part.   Start with little changes: Turn the water off when brushing your teeth Recycle your trash Walk or bike whenever possible Don’t waste electricity Buy organic Buy local produce  … (read more)

Green Hour Connection – Begonias Baby!

Welcome to Green Hour Connection. Every Thursday I will be sharing with you one of our Green Hours for the week along with ideas, tips or Green Hour news. Join the connection by sharing your own Green Hour story or activity by using the link below. Let’s get everyone to join the Green Hour Connection!… (read more)

Tuesday’s Tip of the Day: Don’t Feed the Animals!

  Fitz Patrick’s Tip of the Day: Photo Courtesy of Jay Ryser I remember about 7yrs ago I was traveling with my boyfriend (hubby, now) up to Mt. Evans in Colorado. Mt. Evans is a 14,000 ft. mountain that you can either hike or drive to. That day we drove, although we did hike to it… (read more)

Challenge you! National Parks Week

It’s National Parks Week, April 16-24.  Entrance is FREE to all national parks. Before I met my husband I had only been to a national park a couple times. I had been hiking, camping and backpacking numerous times but not once in a national park. That’s kinda sad. That changed the moment I met Bedge…. (read more)

Friday Fun Day – Bird Feeder

I love this time of year when the birds are singing in the crisp cool mornings. Nothing like sitting on the balcony with a hot cup of coffee listening to their songs. photo courtesy of: Hollingsworth, John and Karen/USFWS J-Man is in thralled with birds and I thought a bird feeder would be a fun… (read more)