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Nancy Fun Staycation Ideas

More great ideas for Stay-at-Home fun! Continue

Added by Nancy on July 30, 2009 at 9:19pm — No Comments

Nancy Looking for Adventure

Here's Ideas that Spark article written by Nancy Kalish with some great ideas for summer adventure Check it out. It may trigger a spark for you. Hope you are enjoying your summer backyard adventures! Continue

Added by Nancy on July 18, 2009 at 4:21pm — No Comments

Nancy Tin Foil Box Oven

My granddaughters just returned from Girl Scout camp. The question on both my mind and their mother's what did you bake in your box oven. Apparently they didn't. Then as the questioning continued, both their mother and I realized we had forgotten how it worked when we were at girl scout camp. So my mission this Saturday was to look online for a description. Not at all hard to find. In fact the page I found has several variations. And I had completely forgotten it required a camp fire. As hot as… Continue

Added by Nancy on July 11, 2009 at 2:51pm — 1 Comment

Susan Sprague Backyard Pow-Wow

... a backyard pow-wow. We made head bands, actually, most of ours were hand beaded, but they could be anything from paper to cloth. We took two paper plates, with beans inside, for noise makers. Off these plates, we tied long stands of yarn or ribbons. War paint was a must for the boys, and we had rawhide strips to do tie the ends of the girls hair. I don't remember what games we played, but we had snacks we had renamed, a camp fire, where the Legend was told. Oh, fried bread was one of the ite… Continue

Added by Susan Sprague on June 30, 2009 at 6:22pm — 1 Comment

Nancy Backyard Adventures -- now in digest form

All -- Over the weekend I received copies of a new publication -- the digest format for Backyard Adventures. It has all the advetures and resources and at a much reduced price. I've seen this format on the magazine rack at the grocery store and discount stores. I don't think major book stores are carrying it. This would make a great filler in a gift package or think -- Christmas stockings! Nancy Continue

Added by Nancy on June 8, 2009 at 9:54pm — No Comments

Nancy Omelet in a bag!

This creative idea came across my email this week and I just wanted to share it with you all! I haven't tried it but it sounds like a perfect suggestion for a Backyard Hideaway Adventure! Check it out at at this link Dave's Garden -- Omelet in a Bag And let us know if it worked for you! Nancy Continue

Added by Nancy on June 8, 2009 at 9:47pm — No Comments

Nancy Fly! What do you mean, fly?

For the past two weeks I’ve been perched on the kitchen sink morning and evening checking on three baby cardinals, Fred and company, in the nest just below the window. Sunday, I looked out to see two of the tiny birds teetering on the edge of the nest, stretching and flexing their little… Continue

Added by Nancy on May 26, 2009 at 9:43pm — 1 Comment

Nancy Backyard Adventures -- more resources

To help you get started planning your Backyard Adventures, more resources are now available at Backyard Adventures. Enjoy! Nancy Continue

Added by Nancy on May 25, 2009 at 12:41pm — No Comments

Nancy Vacation, Staycation – Make It A Backyard Adventure!

Vacation plans down the tubes? Instead of stressing, why not consider a “staycation”, the new buzz word for staying at home and having fun. While The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Backyard Adventures is aimed at families with young children, the ideas can easily be adapted to meet the needs and wants of all age groups. Here are a few examples to inspire you to create your own Backyard Adventure. Picnic Under The Stars Just need a change of venu… Continue

Added by Nancy on May 15, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Nancy Grow Some Fun!

Want to have fun and save on food bills? Plant a garden. Gardening is a great activity for all – kids to seniors can share in the fun. You don’t need an acre or two. In fact you can start small with a couple pots of tomatoes on the patio or a few herbs in the window box. Not only do you have fun, you get to eat it too. There is really nothing like having a tomato for lunch that is still warm from the sun. Your first step is to find a spot on your patio, in your yard, or a local community garden… Continue

Added by Nancy on May 3, 2009 at 4:42pm — No Comments

Nancy Backyard Adventures Online

Backyard Adventures is now online I have added resource information from the book and will update as a reference for the blogs. Watch for more "staycation" suggestions -- coming soon. Let the adventure begin! Nancy Continue

Added by Nancy on May 3, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

Nancy Go Fly A Kite!

March came in like a lion – with lots of big white snowflakes as far south as Atlanta – and lots of wind. Perfect weather (once the snow has melted) for kites. The best of the best can be seen in Washington, DC on the mall. This year the 43rd Annual Smithsonian Kite Festival will be on Saturday, March 28 , 10 am to 4pm. The festival will honor planet Earth by creating both environmentally and thematically “green” kites. The competition is divided up into master kitemakers and children with awar… Continue

Added by Nancy on March 16, 2009 at 9:40pm — 2 Comments

Nancy Valentine greetings and more --

Now is the time to get out last summer’s crop of handmade paper, dried leaves and flowers, and fun photos. Add lacey paper doilies, a bit of glitter, and some ribbon and you can quickly stir up some original Valentine greetings for that special someone. While you are at it, create special birthday cards for those upcoming events. When you are all finished post your creations on line for ohs, ahs, and inspiration. What a wonderful way to while away a snowy February afternoon! Continue

Added by Nancy on February 6, 2009 at 8:08pm — No Comments

Nancy Plan a Staycation

Icy winds are blowing, the fire is roaring in the fireplace, cups of steaming hot chocolate, and dreaming of a summer vacation. From all economical indicators, many of us are going to find that a fancy vacation isn’t in our family’s budget -- so it’s time to plan a staycation. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Backyard Adventures (http://www.nancyworrelldesigns.com/books.htm) is full of ideas to help you turn your corner of the world into your family’s favorite vacation spot. This guide begin… Continue

Added by Nancy on January 18, 2009 at 8:13am — No Comments

Nancy Welcome to Backyard Adventures!

Welcome to Backyard Adventures!With our busy lives at work and at home, we tack on even more work and obligations by reaching outside our environs for education, entertainment, and variety in our lives -- carpool here, travel there, and schedule, schedule, schedule. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Backyard Adventures is your… Continue

Added by Nancy on January 15, 2009 at 5:30pm — No Comments

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