Nature is FREE & fun.

Today, my stepson (Mason), my niece (Bella) and myself went on a nature walk! It was really a lot of fun... I'm always trying to get the kiddos outdoors and away from electronics....Not only for them, but for myself too! It feels so good just to be outside and enjoying and embracing Gods beauty! So we decided to explore around our condo... We walked around the block until we ended up at the marina nearby and then walked back towards the condo and went for a dip in the pool! Now- we've walked this same path many times before.. but THIS time- we really took our time to notice all the little details in nature- and document with my camera....On our walk we encountered everything from giant crickets, to lizards, to Rollie Pollies and crabs....We snapped pictures of unique leaves, pinecones and birdhouses we discovered in the woods....It was a great time together and the best part- it didn't cost a thing!!!! I can remember as a kid- I'd play outside from sun up to sun down- and it was fun and free!!! I think we need to get kids out of the mindset of always having to do something- that cost money....Now don't get me wrong- I love going and doing- but with 4 kids I'm budgeting and cutting corners more than I ever have... And I did that ALOT with just 2 kids, as a single mom.....But I hate to see money thrown out the window- when it can be used for so much more.....I want to pass that along to these 4 precious souls God has entrusted us with... You can enjoy this beautiful life by just simply walking out of your front door- and embracing... and noticing.... beauty really does surround us............