Rebecca P. CohenApr 7, 20113 minReinforce School Lessons with 15 Minutes OutsideThis morning, my third grader had a test about soil. Yesterday evening, while sitting on a picnic blanket to do his homework outside, he...
Rebecca P. CohenMar 24, 20113 minMake every day better with 15 Minutes OutsideI had the best Thursday morning of my life and I owe it all to my kids and our fifteen minutes outside this morning that turned into - I ...
Rebecca P. CohenMar 2, 20112 minGive thanks for 15 Minutes OutsideWhat's your dream? I know you have one; we all do. For example, walk into a bookstore and you will witness a sea of dreams. It's a littl...
Rebecca P. CohenFeb 9, 20114 min15 Minutes OutsideHave you ever wondered what would happen if you listened to your own advice? You may not realize it, but sometimes when you are giving a...
Rebecca P. CohenJul 9, 20104 minAre we there yet? Surviving a 2000-mile road trip with family and the outdoorsFamily Fun at the Reception It started with an invitation to a family wedding in Iowa City, Iowa. Feeling scarred by unairconditioned su...
Rebecca P. CohenJun 28, 20103 minWhat change do you wish to be in the world?You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, with a finer...
Rebecca P. CohenMar 4, 20103 minIt is the experience outside together that changes us"This is the best day of my life!" declared my five year old. We just went kayaking - my husband, my two young sons, and me - for the fi...
Rebecca P. CohenDec 17, 20092 minGet Outside in WinterSometimes it is hard to take that first step to bundle up in winter and walk out the door, but once we do, my kids and I inevitably start...
Rebecca P. CohenNov 5, 20092 minBe Out ThereWe’ve started the s’more roasting in Virginia. With last week’s temperatures in the 40s and feeling like December, my kids and I welcomed...
Rebecca P. CohenFeb 6, 20092 minTry something new - every dayIn 2009, I've set an intention to travel more and experience daily adventures with my family. Being on our first vacation of 2009 in the ...
Rebecca P. CohenJul 3, 20081 minGet Out of the HouseFor the first time since being a mom almost six-and-a-half years ago, I am spending a lot of time with my kids outside in Summer. We’ve ...