For this first week of May, I'm feeling quite summery. Enjoy some of my favorite summer-inspired crafts and activities. Tie-Dye 3 ways Sharpie Tie-Dye: I would imagine that more people don't have a ton of tie-dye lying around, but you MIGHT have some sharpies and rubbing alcohol. Here is a good alternative to traditional tie-dye. https://www.amazinggoodwill.com/ask-the-experts/upcycling-expert---annie-temmink/bid/276028/Sharpie-Dyeing Classic Tie-Dye: There are tons of differ

It's hard to feel joyous, happy, and smiley these days. BUT! It's important to try to make one moment each day enjoyable. We hope that the May Calendar from the Greater Good Science Center can help you make positive and happy decisions all month long. Talk a look. #unplug #explore #play #makingpeoplehappy #tumbleweedway #greatergood #bringingcamphome

Besides all the cool gear that #llbean makes and sells, they are an awesome outdoor awareness group and promoter of great exploration. I'm crushing hard on their email that they sent out for Earthday. Take a look at these easy ideas to make Earthday part of your day. #nopartylikeanearthdayparty LL Bean's Earthday Email Here are the 4 ways they recommend bringing Earthday into your homes: Virtually Visit a National Park Listen To Nature Sounds Make Your Next Zoom Call a Wild O

As mentioned in our weekly newsletter, all of our #saferathome inspired activities now live on the BlogBlog. I thought I would kick it off in style this week with 25 OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES that you can do this week!! SO MANY WAYS TO PLAY. I will also be posting activities that we had been emailing out over the last few weeks in case you missed them or want to see one again. Enjoy! https://b4aae923-5e3b-4cf1-b0d3-a6dc2c42263b.usrfiles.com/ugd/b4aae9_ab60a29822684b78867a6620594cb01

We think it's super important during these times of uncertainty to be kind to one another and help where we can. As Brene Brown once wrote: "Move in closer. It's hard to hate people close up." We don't mean "move in closer" physically, we mean emotionally. Lean in, be kind, and help your neighbor. Below are three ways you can help ensure that places like your local breakfast spot, the city park, and your local school can thrive after the COVID-19 disturbance. Donate to the CO

Weeeeee! I'm super excited to share that I was quoted and featured in the most recent issue of LA Parent. The magazine has a great article on getting ready to send your child to an OUTDOOR focused camp (aka like #tumbleweed), and I was able to give some little pieces of advice and tidbits on what it's like to be outdoors all day all summer long. I hope you enjoy it! Please share it with your friends and remind them how awesome it is to have your child outdoors all summer long

We are super proud of our very own Landshark aka #outdoordad for his new role as a contributing author with MiLowe Digital Village. Not only are we swooning over #milowe and all their digital village collaborations, but we are also so in love with Landshark's new column Opt Outside with Outdoor Dad. Check out his first article and remember to share it with your friends! #optoutside #unplug #explore #playmore #tumbleweedway #golandshark #milowe #summerisforcamp #bringcamphome

Join Tumbleweed this holiday season in giving back, helping out, and paying it forward to some of our most beloved neighbors. Best of all, I compiled a list of four really great organizations from Los Angeles. Now all you have to do is pick your favorite and give away! 1. Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation 2. LAUSD Homeless Education Office 3. No-Kill Los Angeles 4. The American Camp Association #givemore #loveall #tumbleweedforever #tumbleweedway #campishome #homeiswhe

I LOVEEEEEE BUCKET LISTS! Why? Three reasons: 1. My brain organizes thoughts into lists naturally, so having a list I can check off makes me happy. 2. I like planning ahead, it grows my optimism. 3. Especially around the holidays, I find there to be almost TOO MUCH to do. Having a list of specific activities helps me narrow down what to do without getting overwhelmed and missing the opportunity to do anything! I hope you enjoy this little list I put together. #unplug #explore

We have another great calendar from the folks at the Greater Good Science Center. This month, the calendar focuses on calming practices and being resilient through challenging times. It is full of great activities, thought-provoking questions, and good reads. Enjoy! #alliscalm #alliscamp #explore #bringingcamphome #tumbleweedforever #greatergood #tumbleweedway

Sometimes the holidays are stressful. Even as a child, I could only handle so much family time, gift-giving, lights, cameras, ACTION! You see where I'm going - sometimes the holidays are just too much to handle. That's why I have started to incorporate some of these small, very effective practices into my daily routine. The holiday season should be joyful, not stressful. By utilizing these practices, I hope that you can bring that joy back into the holidays and be more presen

I LOVE a good bucket list - especially an autumnal one! Get on out there and explore! We'll see you at the pumpkin patch. #itsfallyall #explore #tumbleweedforever #tumbleweedway #bringingcamphome #bucketlistlove

We have all seen the articles, headlines, and research that shows that less screen time is better for our kiddos. AND we all know that is easier said than done! What is a parent to do? It's so darn hard to get our kids off their screens and unplugged, even though we know that is better for them. Well, the folks at the Greater Good Science Center are here to help! In a recent article, they say that "making time for open, unstructured, unplugged play improves relationships and

The Game Room at North and the Treasure Chest at South are camper favorites, partly because they create a "family game night" environment. Bring on some play at home with these boardgame recommendations from the Wire Cutter. We hope this comes in handy for the Thanksgiving break. Make sure to tag @tumbleweedcamp or email us to show off your game night this fall break! Dixit Sushigo Karuba Kingdomino Charterstone #unplug #playmore #tumbleweedforever #tumbleweedway #bringingc

Nature + Play + Friends = AMAZING We love combining our excitement for nature with our need to play. Check out this awesome activity from one of our new favorite books, A Year of Forest School: "Autumn Day Out" . #playmore #tumbleweedforever #tumbleweedway #bringingcamphome #naturelove

Welcome to our series devoted to bringing the camp spirit home. We hope the ideas below will inspire you to live the Tumbleweed Way throughout the year! Bring it all outside While this might seem like a no-brainer, think about the last time you had breakfast or lunch outside with the fam? When is the last time you sat outside to simply enjoy the beautiful weather? By living more outside and among nature, you will notice some pretty awesome results. Stress levels go down, raci

Binoculars and Compasses Optional Look over there! A spider has masterfully woven her web. And there! A street artist is at work transforming a brick wall into a masterpiece. Art is ALL AROUND US! And Artists come in all shapes and sizes. By using this well-curated art exploration list, you and your family can enjoy the adventure of exploring your city. From the makers of "Kid President", SoulPancake says "The creation and consumption of art can be extremely profound and pers