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It’s So Great To Get Back In It!

April 16, 2013 by admin

IMG_0098Back in what?  The outdoors!

After a long, cold winter, Spring is finally beginning to get sprung here in the Midwest.  We find our Bluey and Plum running outdoors whenever they get the chance.   We love that our kids are happy to play outside.

Bluey and Plum are comfortable using the materials of nature, and other found objects, to create their own play spaces.  And one of the best aspects of enjoying an outside romp – it’s free!

We strive to keep our house basically clean the vast majority of the time.  But the Spring mud, a rambunctious dog, and kids that aren’t afraid to get dirty, all make staying clean indoors nearly impossible.  How do we keep the outdoor muck, outside?

Here are TR’s Springtime tips:

  • Rinse off as much dirt as possible before going inside.  Use an outdoor water spigot.  Or keep a small jug of water by the main access door.
  • Create a designated shoe spot.  We have a small bench that serves as the drop off point for muddy shoes.
  • Put a small laundry bin right by the door.  Wet socks, muddy hoodies (yep- that happens a lot around here), even shirts and pants can go right into the laundry, rather than dragged and dripped across the floors.
  • Keep a dog towel by the door to tidy up your pup prior to letting it loose inside.
  • Take water bottles outside to prevent too frequent trips inside for more drinks.
  • Use another box, or small bin, to hold precious rocks and sticks that NEED to be kept.  Sure, your kiddoes can keep them, but the sticks and rocks stay in the box.  At least until they can be cleaned and dried.
  • Wash hands as soon as you come inside!  No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

 

Following these steps helps us keep the dirt out in the garden.  And that allows us to enjoy being outside free of any worry or hassle.

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