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Our Favorite Nature Reference Books
A few of our very favorite nature reference books: “Nature Anatomy” by Julia Rothman “Curiositree: Natural World” by AJ Wood and Mike Jolley “Crafting with Nature” by Amy Renea “Curious Kids Nature Guide” by Fiona Cohen “Nature’s Art Box” by Laura C. Martin “Drawn from Nature” by Helen Ahpornsiri “Pond Life: A Golden Guide” by George Reid “Outside Your Window” by Nicola Davies “Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies” by Mel Boring For Parents: “How to Raise a Wild Child” by Scott D. Sampson “Vitamin N” by Richard Louv “How to Be…
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Spring with Fairchild Outerwear
A taste of Spring, with Fairchild Outerwear, in Eastern Canada Spring can feel like a waiting game…waiting for the warmer weather, waiting for the snow to melt, and waiting for our gardens to show signs of life. We tend to want to rush this season, and not let it unfold as it should. After months of rest, the earth needs time to awaken, to thaw and stretch. But, there are gifts for those who notice, there’s beauty in the greys and browns of spring. The sun is sitting higher in…
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Our Favorite Outdoor Clothing for Kids
How to Dress for Outdoor Play and Adventure My husband and I grew up playing outside, from sun up to sun down, through the snowy and the wet seasons, we were outdoors. He played by the big wide ocean and I played at a little marsh near the river. When we decided to have children, we knew we wanted them to experience the same wild & free upbringing. We wanted them to embrace our province’s ever-changing weather and for them to know that life is always better outdoors. We thought…
