In the past decade it’s been a personal quest of our family to “opt outside” more, and one of my favorites is the 1000 hours outside challenge, which we are doing again this year!
A couple weeks ago we detoured from our normal hiking routine to check out the DeFries Calendar gardens, which a fellow hiking & homeschool mom had recommended to us. And even with the fall colors mostly gone, it did not disappoint.
Discovering hidden gems right in our own backyard is always a thrill, like the recently found Ox Bow Park in Goshen, Indiana. Planning to venture to the dunes in Michigan, time constraints led us to explore this park instead, conveniently located across from a Meijer for snack supplies. For a small entrance fee of $3, Ox Bow Park offers miles of trails, playgrounds, and even an archery range. We hiked through the marsh trail, enjoyed various picnic areas, and my personal favorite was strolling through the towering conifer trees that my child dubbed "tree bridges." If you're seeking a local adventure immersed in nature, this park comes highly recommended.
Don't miss out on my upcoming YL on a Budget event, where I'll be sharing valuable tips and tricks that I've learned over a decade of having Young Living in our lives. And if you're browsing for gift ideas, be sure to check out the Holiday Catalog for some fantastic options, whether it's for your loved ones or a special treat for yourself.
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After going through the journey of adopting two children, Naomi took a step back from personal blogging. Now that she have settled into her new role as an adoptive parent, she is excited to return to blogging and to share their stories, adventures, and lessons learned. Naomi is also looking forward to sharing her family's experiences with homeschooling, hiking, and health transformations. She expresses her gratitude to their Young Living team and reminds readers that their purpose in life is to help others, offering support and assistance to anyone in need.
I did not intend to post about geocaching this week, however when my oldest learned I *could* post about anything I want on my blog… well, he suggested we collaborate on a post, because geocaching is “awesome and everyone will want to do it”!
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