How important is it to get your kids to put down the controller/remote/tablet/smartphone? The folks over at Outside Magazine take a look at the research surrounding exercise and outdoor activity and how going outside benefits our children. Some of the highlights: Exercise helps us imprint learning into our muscle memory. Physical active children were found…
A couple of months ago, Woodtex was contacted by Beau and Kelly Brotherton with Better Together Life about their desire to purchase a Woodtex shed and convert it to a tiny home. The Brothertons had decided to sell their current home in search of a more simple life of homesteading and financial freedom. They were…
Sweet and chocolatey, Nutella is a treat that kids and parents both adore. In celebration of World Nutella Day, we’re sharing this decadent recipe from the folks at Big Green Egg grills. Get ready to indulge. Ingredients 8 individual Twinkies, or 4 packages 3⁄4 cup Nutella, or other chocolate hazelnut spread 6 Oreo cookies, smashed…
Monkey Bars are a playground staple. They’re as good at providing a comprehensive upper body workout as they are at inspiring a child’s imagination during playtime (the floor’s made of lava!). But not all Monkey Bars are created equal. Monkey Bars are one area of a play set where construction quality is especially important for…
