Outdoors on Shine

Spark More Than Fire Out in the Woods

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By Hollie Reina The woods can be a wonderful place: they can challenge the body, envigorate the mind and even enlighten the soul. They can also be a place to kindle some romance. With a little imagination and a bit of planning, you can create a romantic retreat in the woods that turns a…

Trail Running Basics: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

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By Naomi Judd

Some runners like to run because it keeps them fit. Some like to run because it helps them relax, and others like to explore while getting in shape or clearing their head. Trail running is for the more adventurous runners out there. If you are thinking of joining…

Rediscovering what I Love!

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Having been married for ten years (together for a total of 12), I am quite happily half way through my divorce (well, happy and GETTING divorced don’t really go together, but I’m happy the process is half over). Part of the process for me has been working on rediscovering…

User post: An Outdoor Adventure

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Yesterday was a great family day. Me and my kids took what we call a family outdoor adventure. Walking through the park I seen a cloud in the sky that looked as if it had eyes- I thought to myself heaven is watching us. Spending time with family and escaping the daily grind is needed for me…

Perfect Picnics: Healthy Recipes for Portable Foods

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Grab your hamper and head outside with these healthy, easy, and scrumptious recipes and tips

Picnics create memories: The food, the company, the vibe—everything seems better in the open air. Even ants and strawberry stains are okay when you're sharing a meal with friends on a sunny…

Camp Shine: Get outside idea no. 2 -- Backyard camping

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Our family loves to camp, but sometimes it gets tough to slip away for a weekend in the woods. Campsites seemed to have booked up early this year, which makes sense since more families are saving money on family travel by exploring the great outdoors. But if you're not able to go away to camp…

Bee is too busy

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Making another promise to get in shape this week? Don't think so. Started instead with a promise to make a healthier decision when the moment presents itself. Love hiking and getting outdoors, decided to buy the local day hiking guide…

4 Great Summer Camps for Kids (and Adults)

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The last thing you want this summer is to get a phone call from a trembling child, pleading with you to come pick him or her up at

25 New Nature Adventures for Kids

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"Teaching children about the natural world should be treated as one of the most important events in their lives," says author Thomas Berry. If this responsibility sounds too heavy, rest assured that it is actually very simple to explore nature with a young child. Most of these…

Ban the Crackberry! Mommy Greenest Checks Out

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Last weekend I packed up the chemical-free bug spray (gotta love that citronella scent),