Free Unstructured Play Outside

I have been trying to make it a point lately to get my kids outdoors for plenty of unstructured free play time. There is a wooded area near our house that we make a short hike to and then just set up camp. It is perfect because there are two pretty steep hills on either side for the kids to run down and two trails off into the woods as well. There is a perfect fallen tree for me to sit on and read.

No organized crafts, no organized sports, no pressure, no screens, no mommy playing with them. Just free unhurried time to be kids outside in a natural and interesting environment. They love it. I love it. Everyone gets along. It just doesn't get any better than that!

But first we had to visit our absolute favorite dogs (and pups) at the dairy farm.

 I had to tell Mirek that, despite their size, they are not horses.

 Into the woods.

 And back home for my coffee stout.

Thursday Farm Day

I have decided that every other Thursday will be Farm Day. The day when we buy our raw dairy, pick our own whatever, and buy local produce at various farms. 

Today we went to pick strawberries. The farm had other produce they grow for sale as well.

 After picking strawberries we headed over to the dairy farm. I am lucky that I live on the outskirts of town and very close to a lot of farms that provide us with what we need.

My kids, Eaden especially, LOVE the farm dogs.

 Today we spent $56 on dairy and $15 on the produce. This dairy will need to last us 2 weeks. I am hoping that we can pull a $150 a week budget. We shall see.

Our path on the cure for eczema is going VERY well! Naia's skin is very much improved and Tavens is slowly improving. His behavior is drastically different. He will come up to me, hug me and say "I love you Mom." Sometimes he comes up, taps me on the shoulder, and says "I like you." He is becoming very sweet. A new child emerging with the new and nourishing food. I will post soon with new pictures of their skin!

I am so very happy.