The other day I decided it would be good to spend some time outside with my kids and teach them a little about survival.  I thought they should learn how to build a fire and know a  basic set up to cook, just in case they ever manage to get themselves lost.  You know how kids are… My oldest girl …

Sunflower House Are you starting to plant your garden and all those beautiful flowers?  We are!  With our kids we wanted to make a fun place for them to play and still enjoy the flowers.  We have an idea that is earth friendly and the kids will love helping and being a part of it.  A Sunflower House!  This is …

HOPSCOTCH When I was in third grade I had a great teacher.  She was really good at keeping rowdy boys in control and channeling our energy in a good direction.  As the weather got cold and we found ourselves with a couple feet of snow on the ground a rules against snowball fights at school we’d find ourselves less than …

Frosty’s Demise With Christmas just around the corner and much of the country covered in snow, most people aren’t likely to be playing on a wood tree swing!  No, it’s time to bundle up and enjoy some good old fashioned winter fun with your kids. There is nothing more traditional and child-like than playing in the snow, sledding, building snowmen …

Holiday Handprint Decorations Simple Indoor Activites to do with Kid in the Winter With the seasons changing, snow falling and my children kind enough to track mud and leaves into my house, I find activities like these help keep some of that mud outside.  And if you are getting ready for Christmas (I know, it’s not even quite Thanksgiving yet!) …

When I was a kid there was so much fun to be had, adventures to go on, villians to vanquish and the world to save… All without even leaving my backyard! And today? I still see the same adventures to be had, but for some reason my kids don’t see it unless it involves video games or a smart phone. …

Mess Free Finger Painting We have come across another fun mess free idea that kids are sure to love.  This idea can bring out the creative nature of our kids and teach them about colors as well.  At the TreeSwingStore.com we love to make new designs for our tree swings for both the kids and the adults.  You will notice …

Jellyfish Fun Are you looking for a fun indoor activity to do with your children on a rainy day?  Well, we have the perfect solution for you.  At the TreeSwingStore.com we believe that an active mind is the best mind.  Here is a super cute idea that is easy and will provide your child with hours of fun.  This will …

Fun and Cheap Kool-Aid Play Dough! When it comes to keeping the kid’s minds active and creative; what’s better than play dough?  This helps them show their creativity and really have fun.  This recipe is quick and easy and will stay soft for a long time.  So why spend money on play dough when you can have fun making it …

Enjoy The Birds While Sitting On Your Wood Tree Swing Do you love the outdoors?  We do!  There is something about being out in the fresh air, feeling the sun on your skin, feeling the breeze on your face as you swing on your wood tree swing and listening to the sweet sounds of the birds, squirrels and other outdoor …