Ashley Connell

1 week ago | moms.com | Ashley Connell

Have you ever spent an hour or two outside in your garden and suddenly found yourself in a more positive state of mind? If you’re looking to get your kids and your partner out into the garden more this year to cultivate new life and make things green and lush, there are plenty of fun activities for the family that are sure to entice them to spend a little more time outdoors.

1 week ago | moms.com | Ashley Connell

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1 week ago | moms.com | Ashley Connell

Allow us to set the scene for you. It’s 8:16 a.m., and everyone is quickly scarfing down their breakfast while they try to make it to the door, quickly putting on their jackets, and collecting their school bags and lunches. You glance at your phone momentarily and notice that school starts in less than 15 minutes, and you still have a 10-minute drive to school drop-off.

1 week ago | moms.com | Ashley Connell

If you’re the parent of kids who would rather stay inside and play a few hours of video games or even build different LEGO cities for hours on end than head outside for some active play with their siblings or friends, there are some ways you can entice them to step foot on the grass or sidewalk with the sun on their back and just explore.