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Wander Everyday Project Review: How We’re Creating a Winter Outdoor Rhythm With Littles
Winter with littles is no joke. Cabin fever is real. Motivation dips. Tiny gear is hard to manage. Most days I want real adventure - long hikes, road trips, big moments - but instead, most of our days look like bundling kids up and opening the door. And that's exactly why the Wander Every Project matters. In real life, this looks like backyard play, outdoor exploration, nature walks, and daily touches with nature that build character, confidence, and a love for nature. How ar


A Playful, Nature-Rich Winter Learning Theme Unit for Curious Kids (At-Home Learning for Tots Through Elementary Ages)
This winter learning unit is designed for toddlers through elementary-age kids, with plenty of room to scale activities up or down depending on attention span, weather, and interest level. Think of this as your menu, not your to-do list. Here you'll find a full list of winter activities for young children including experiences, books, winter sensory bins, winter outdoor activities, nature-inspire crafts, and more. Winter is already here. You might as well learn inside of it!


Winter Adventures Close to Home: Everyday Adventures for the Family
To a child, every encounter with nature is an adventure. That’s the heart of everyday adventure: moments that fit into real life. No gear lists. No premade perfect plan. And no excuses. Just stepping outside and letting the outdoors do what it does best - invite curiosity, movement, and wonder. These small, repeatable moments weave winter outdoor play into ordinary days, no matter where you live, with ideas & tips for spontaneously getting outdoors with your kids, no planning


Colorado Mountain Family Adventures to Try This Winter With Kids of All Ages (With or Without Snow)
Colorado winters aren’t just about powder days and ski passes. They’re about layering up, adjusting expectations, and finding both big adventures that take planning and small adventures you can step into almost anywhere, anytime. Whether snow is falling or not, here are 10 family-friendly winter adventures in the Colorado mountains that keep kids moving, curious, and connected - no perfect conditions required. Big adventures matter - but so do the small ones you can return to


The Candy Cane Hunt: A Simple Outdoor Game for Winter Wonder
Some days, outdoor play needs to be simple. No set up. No elaborate plans. Just a reason to open the door and head outside. That’s why the Candy Cane Hunt is a perfect outdoor game to add to your Advent activity calendar, Christmas traditions, or even those quiet days after the holidays when everyone needs fresh air but no one wants a big plan. And the best part? This works far beyond Christmas — swapping candy canes for seasonal treasures makes it an outdoor game for any sea

Alexa Stoia | Hearth & Wander
Dec 23, 2025


Nature-Inspired Gifts for Babies and Toddlers (0–3)
Do you walk through the stores in search of the perfect gift for the littles in your life and cringe because of the loud, flashy toys and piles of plastic that fill the children's section? Then this nature-inspired gift guide for outdoor loving babies and tots is for you! They need simple, beautiful things that invite curiosity, movement, and connection to the world around them. These nature-inspired gifts encourage imagination and create space for meaningful play. Check out

Alexa Stoia | Hearth & Wander
Dec 19, 2025
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