WANT HAPPY HEALTHY KIDS? Then UNPLUG and step OUTSIDE into the REAL WORLD. IT’S FREE ! And it’s waiting for you. Mother Nature wants to share her magic with you. It really is that SIMPLE! This is a video of our first Revolution event-inspiring others to change
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14
Jun
2011
UNPLUG and Head Outdoors – Be the Revolution!
From my studio window this morning, I watched a tiny Finch peck away at the remaining seeded dandelion heads, stopping once in a while to enchant me with it’s sweet song. I was in awe of its love, its inner beauty. Then a magnificent black crow landed
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30
May
2011
What’s Your Childs Favourite Outdoor Activity?
LINDSAY LOVES TO CHASE SQUIRRELS. A few weeks ago I had the privilege of sharing time outdoors with a class from Peachland Elementary. I was visiting the school to help promote the “Let’s Go Outside Revolution”. Schools and teachers can play a big part in helping children
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26
May
2011
Spring Night…Honeysuckle Magic
On Monday evening the honeysuckle’s sweet smell enticed me to get closer. I was in awe of its scent, its texture, its glow in the late evening light. I lost myself in its beauty. What magic is stirring in your garden?
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21
May
2011
Dancing With The Dandelions
There is something very magical about waking up with Mother Nature. I woke at 5am this morning and couldn’t get back to sleep so I got up and went outside barefoot. I sat underneath my “Love Tree” a magnificent Ponderosa Pine. It is where I love to
Read moreI was delighted when my beautiful friend and kindred spirit Anja Geelen agreed to write a post for the “Let’s Go Outside” Revolution. The enchantment of childhood, finding your inner core of love. Children have a natural love for all living things. This natural love seems to
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11
May
2011
The Benefits of Being Outdoors with Horses
Rosi Farrell with Rosie Absolutely thrilled to have my beautiful friend, Rosi Farrell share with us…The Benefits of Being Outdoors With Horses. Rosi is an Intuitive Artist, a Spirit of Equus Facilitator (humans healing with horses), a Reiki Master and Writer, who lives in the UK. Her
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04
May
2011
Help Me Name the New Butterfly Girl Fairy
A new addition to the Little Humbugs All Natural Body Care Collection. Living in the Okanagan, we are surrounded by the most beautiful orchards and vineyards. Taking inspiration from the local vineyards, I have decided to add an Orchard and Vineyard Collection to the Little Humbugs. The
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29
Apr
2011
Parents Are The Greatest Role Models
For you mum and dad…………..with all my love, your loving daughter, Marghanita x Edinburgh, Cockburn Street Today I woke up to rain. A grey mist hung over the distant hills creating an atmospheric scene not unlike my homeland. I ran outside and let the raindrops kiss my
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17
Apr
2011
ARE YOU THE REVOLUTION?
THE LET’S GO OUTSIDE REVOLUTION BEACH PARTY APRIL 15th 2011 The “Let’s Go Outside” Revolution is about changing the way children spend their time. Happy, Healthy Children Play Outdoors! Happy, Healthy Toddlers Play Outdoors! I AM THE REVOLUTION! Happy, Healthy Adults Play Outdoors! WE ARE THE REVOLUTION!
Read moreLast night I was up late making banners and cutting strips of material for a cause I hold dear to my heart. Getting Kids Outside! Tomorrow is the launch of the “Let’s Go Outside” Revolution, a non-profit organization with a mission to actively engage children with nature.
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30
Mar
2011
What Is More Important?
It’s the second week of our Spring Break. Even though the kids are on holiday, like so many mums, I still have to juggle work – illustrations to be completed, orders to be dispatched, a laundry pile to be tackled, emails to be sent and phone calls
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14
Mar
2011
We Are All Connected-A Prayer For Japan
I was woken up by the most beautiful bird song this morning. A smile beamed across my face and my heart was filled with joy as I watched the birds chase each other excitedly from tree to tree. I was thankful to have been gifted another beautiful
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07
Mar
2011
Time Shared in Nature – We are all connected!
My heart is filled with joy as I watch my teenage daughter at one with nature. It is so natural, so pure. Like most girls her age, she is discovering being a teenager can be stressful. Time in nature allows her to reconnect with what is real,
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03
Mar
2011
The Let’s Go Outside Revolution
Why I felt compelled to start up this organization: Like so many, I have been connecting children with nature for most of my adult life but it wasn’t until several months ago that it really hit me how catastrophic the disconnection between children and nature had become
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