One of the biggest things I hope to give my kids is a love for the outdoors. Not in a big dramatic way. Just a simple, everyday appreciation for being outside. It’s important to me that they care about our planet and animals.

I have a kindergartener and an almost two year old, so our days are not exactly peaceful nature walks through the woods. Most of the time it’s chaos and everyone gets dirty, but I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Those little messy moments outside are exactly what builds a love for nature over time.

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