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Backyard Camp - Any parent looking for a unique summer camp experience for their child should consider the possibilities of organizing a Backyard Camp in their community.

Backyard Discovery Zone - Many zoos and nature centers have "discovery zones" for kids to learn about different animal skins and other items in nature. You can do the same thing in your backyard. All you need is a bandana to use as a blindfold, paper and pencil, a table and nature from your backyard.

Bird Watching Tips - Bird watching is a fun, inexpensive activity for families. You can reserve a special space for bird feeders anywhere in your yard, and throughout the year watch the variety of birds that come to visit.

Building a Basic Backyard Sandbox - There's no doubt about it, kids love sand. Digging, burying, sifting, pouring, shaping, smoothing, and shoveling! Building a sandbox is actually easy enough that the kids can be quite involved in the process.

Common Myths About Birds, Feeders, and Peanut Butter - For many years FamilyCorner.com has offered crafts and activities for children, some of them involving wildlife. In this particular case we are suggesting that you use peanut butter and bird seed to feed backyard birds. We are very aware of the myths that have made their travels around the internet, so we checked in with several bird experts to find out the real truth and debunk the myths once and for all.

Fall Fun for Kids - Looking to make some sweet fall memories with your little ones? Here are some great ideas to get your family laughing, smiling and enjoying each other's company during these crisp autumn days.

Fall Fun for Kids - Looking to make some sweet fall memories with your little ones? Here are some great ideas to get your family laughing, smiling and enjoying each other's company during these crisp autumn days.

Four Ways to Complement your Child's Nature Discoveries Indoors - Getting outside with your children can be a vital part of a happy family life. You can use indoor activities to expand on your outdoor discoveries and round off the experience. Drawing nature scenes, making lists, music, and sports at home can make the excitement of getting out even greater.

Fun at the Beach Survival Kit - If you live near a beach, whether it be the ocean or a lake, it's a great way to enjoy time with your kids and keep away the boredom bug. If you don't live near the water, but are planning a vacation to the beach, here's a list of items that are a must have!

Fun Outdoor Play - As summer winds down to a close, many parts of the country are still experiencing warm spurts of weather. To cool off here are some fun outdoor games for the kids and anyone else who would like to join in the fun!

Gardening Adventures With Kids - I remember the first packet of seeds my sons chose to buy at the garden center, as well as their excitement, their impatience and then their amazement as "their" flowers began to bloom.

Gardening With Kids Project : Colorful and Easy Calendula Pots - Children love growing things, but sometimes they need a little encouragement and some instruction to get them interested. Having children decorate their own clay flower pot and helping them plant Calendula, which is also known as pot marigold is a great way to begin a gardening journey that often last their entire lifetime.

Growing Flowers - Easy Gardening For Kids - Would you like to have a garden this year? If you don't have very much space that's ok, you can use pots or wood boxes and still grow flowers.

Growing Sunflowers - Sunflowers are easy, and inexpensive to grow, and yes, everyone can do it! The days of sunflowers being contained to the vegetable garden are over. Children of all ages love sunflowers and can participate in all aspects.

Heading Off Summer Boredom - Summer is a refreshing and wonderful time. School is out and frantic schedules blur into unstructured free time. For a while, this lack of routine is very relaxing. Then the relaxation gives way to boredom, and parents start wondering what in the world they are going to do with their kids all summer!

Make Daily Physical Activity Part of Your Child's Life - Forty percent of children ages 5 to 8 show at least one heart disease risk factor, including hypertension and obesity, which among children has doubled over the past two decades. The good news is that it doesn't take much to turn things around.

Snow Sculpture Party for Kids - Children's parties don't have to be held only in the summer. Have your children invite their friends over for winter festivities.

Summer Safety and Sanity for Families on the Go - Welcome, summer! School is out and families are looking forward to spending a little quality time together � usually away from home enjoying the great outdoors. Whether it�s a 3-week vacation camping in the mountains, a day at the beach, a week at a theme park, or a weekend at grandma�s, you�ll always need some comfort and safety basics close at hand. Why not get organized now and have the essentials ready to go when you are?

Summertime Health & Safety - Whether you are traveling around the world or relaxing at home, a safe, healthy vacation will add to your enjoyment. Here are some health and safety tips to keep in mind when planning your summer vacation.

Tag - Your It! 18 Varieties of an Old Favorite - Tag is a game that has lasted throughout the ages. We played them as a child and our children do the same. There are many different varieties of tag that have sprung up throughout the years. Try one of these fun games with your kids!

Taking Your Kids on a Hike - With a little planning and forethought, hiking with children can be a fun and rewarding experience. Hiking is a wonderful way to help them develop a love and respect for nature, stimulate their imagination and encourage them to stay active.

Teach Your Dog to Play Frisbee - Teaching your dog to play frisbee isn't hard, it just takes some patience and love. Have fun!

Visit a National Wildlife Refuge - The National Wildlife Refuge System offers great locations and opportunities for families to celebrate Earth Day. From watching wildlife to volunteering on teams doing anything from weed control to helping restore a native prairie, there are plenty of ways to catch the Earth Day spirit at a national wildlife refuge.

Warm Weather Boredom Busters for Your Family - Need ideas for the "I'm bored!" blues? There are tons of things that you and your children can do that require little or no additional expense. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Winter Day Play: Activities, Crafts, and Games for Indoors and Out - Parents who dread the winter months because there's just nothing for the kids to do outside, fear no more! Nancy F. Castaldo, author of Rainy Day Play!, brings to light plenty of creative winter games and activities, as well as touching on some old favorites.

Back to School

Before kids head back to school there's lots of planning to be done. Whether you are looking for fun crafts, great recipes, or frugal shopping ideas, you'll find it all here. Here are a few examples to get you started...

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