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Mother’s Day Gifts for the Outdoor Enthusiast

Mother’s Day gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast. These unique gifts will be sure to please that outdoorsy mom who loves being in nature from camping and hiking to gardening or just spending time relaxing outside, enjoying the quiet. Help your busy mom slow down in your backyard while relaxing with a book in the hammock or venturing out on an adventure with the family.

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Strawberry Activity Ideas for the Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear

Strawberry activity ideas, strawberry craft, and strawberry mouse snack to correspond with the beloved picture book, The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear.

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25 Ways to Make the World a More Beautiful Place: Inspired by Miss Rumphius

25 ways to make the world a more beautiful place. Inspired by the children’s picture book and a hike through wild lupines.

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Hike through the Lupines at Chipman Preserve in Galesburg

Lupines are blooming at Chipman Preserve in Galesburg, MI. Hike through this sea of purple for only 4 weeks in late May-June. To expand your experience read the beautiful picture book about Miss Rumphius, who sought to make the world more beautiful by planting lupines in Maine.

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Be the Keepers

In a world with roaring seas of conflict and uncertainty we are called to Be the Keepers.

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Rite of Passage

A moment captured as a mother reflects on the rite of passage of her son learning to drive the family tractor on the farm.

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God’s Word Is Not Chained

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Reawaken the Wonder This Summer: Climb A Tree

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Tips for Blueberry Picking

Blueberry picking is a favorite summer family activity. Here is a helpful guide with tips for blueberry picking with children, storing information and recipes.