We are just about at 100 hours for 2023! I love that my kids now have the mindset that “If it’s cold, I need to put my gloves on” vs “It’s cold, I need to come inside” (on most days) because they are excited to play.

After watching your last video about dressing for all weather I ordered rain suits for my kids. It really made such a huge difference on rainy days. My kids will play for hours and literally roll around in the mud and I just strip off the outer layer and leave it out on my porch. Genius! Thank you for the *a ha! lightbulb moment

Set up a small tent outside or even a tarp loaded with blankets or pillows or toys. Leave the flap down and let them play fort outside in the rain! Or picnic, or read a book relating to their “fort” (for example: Swiss family Robinson, kidnapped, treasure island etc)

@tristaray6307

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This is an awesome idea! Thank you 😍😍

@amberbender2270

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I needed this today--I live in a part of the country where there are regular sub-zero days, days when ice doesn't get cleared for days from the neighborhood (so it's not safe to walk or drive somewhere), etc. 33 hours outside with my 1 year old so far this year!

Last year was our first year and we got 750!

What I am struggling with is that I get bored when my 1,5 year old daughter is enjoying the outside and playing. Most of the time I’m just standing there while she plays. I was also wondering what you are wearing to dress for the rain, but I think I got my answer in this video because you spent all money on the kids haha. I’m from the Netherlands, where it’s raining A LOT.

Love this video. Thank you for the inspiration and ideas.

I needed this encouragement! I LOVE your channel thank you guys❤

Love this video so much! This is near and dear to my heart too. Thank you for sharing.

You both spoke to my soul today! So encouraging. My husband and I are deciding where to live and the lack of sunlight has been a big factor for me. This gives me a different perspective that I can thrive anywhere if I just suck it up and get outside. Thank you for sharing your heart!

This really is an excellent advice video. These ideas and tips are super practical and realistic! I think you two offer terrific guidance and thank you for that!

I just want to say I just discovered your channel and it is so encouraging. We have a 5,3, and 1 year old. We have so many of the same values but I feel like you’re one step ahead of me in making many of these things happen, helpful helping me reach the last 20 percent of my goal. Thank you! I wish we lived in the same city. I think we would be great friends!

I love this! I started January 1st and needed the reminder that little bits add up and we can get longer bits in come warmer weather. I would love to see some of your on the go snacks especially homemade ones if you have those.

It looks like Idaho has wonderful people. It is my dream state. Thank you for sharing all you share with us. Bless you and your family for an eternal peace and happiness.

Love yalls videos!!!

I considered doing the 1000 hours outside this year but decided it would add a burden to my life right now. That said we love to get outside! I love the weekly hike idea! In the summer we spend lots of time at the river and lakes. Over the past few years we have acquired enough kayaks for the whole family and that has been super fun!

Love this video- we just hit our first 100 hours outside for the year 🎉

Love the 1,000 Hours Outside movement! I attended some of Ginny Yurich’s classes at a homeschool convention last year and have been sold ever since. We are almost there, at 908 hours as of today! She has free printable tracking charts on her website that are beautiful, I had one made into poster size that I have hanging in my laundry room (so it doesn’t throw off the neutral aesthetic of the rest of my home 🤣). The kids love coloring in their hours each day. I live in South Florida so it’s definitely easier to reach the goal, but as you said in the summer can be brutal unless we are doing a water activity. It’s been a beautiful year for our family doing this! You all are doing amazing keeping up with it in below freezing weather!

This is super encouraging since I live in the cold North and I have a bunch of toddlers! I grew up outside all the time and now my only excuse is I have YOUNG kids🤣

Hi guys, i wanted to ask if you could (or already have and I missed it) share a list of books you read in preparation for homeschooling? I also remember there was a book Lisa Voetberg shared in her interview. I have discovered you recently and I have been listening to your videos/podcasts all the time! They have really helped me center my thoughts again and want to come closer to Jesus again! I believe discovering you hasn’t been a coincidence! May God continue blessing your work, you are amazing!

Thank you! We live in CA but somehow we still use the excuse that it’s much too cold! Stopping that right away.

I am pregnant with my first up in Alaska! Will you be bringing your newborn out with you too? I’m addicted to being outside and the cold has felt awesome for me during my pregnancy so far. Thank you for all the family inspiration!

I live in Sydney, Australia and we have the opposite problem on how to keep kids outside when the UV is extreme and the temperatures are soaring! I can’t even imagine having to worry about sub zero temps 😮

For people that have a baby or young toddler (or both, like in my case haha) baby wearing IN the pool is a game changer! I wear my baby in a carrier and then I can help my husband with the 3 "big" kids. Super helpful! Plus, then the baby and I don't melt in the Texas heat.

@hopefilledfarm6736

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Okay this is GENIUS!

@TheBonneyBunch

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@@hopefilledfarm6736 right! I got the idea from another mom who has 5 boys haha

Your videos inspire me so much! I tried 1000 hours last year but ended up giving up keeping track. I am trying again this year and we are enjoying it! I have promised the kids a special treat for completing their first 100 hours. Is there a way I can email you? Thank you again for your content! Love it!

I love your content and I can’t get enough! Does the Get It All Done Club ever go on sale?? I’d love to ask for it for my birthday or something but there’s no way we could afford the price point at this time in our lives.

Ty for this video! We ❤you! What rain suits do you recommend for longer kids? My 6 yr old is so tall and I went through buying and returning 3 suits so far

I would love to do this but I struggle how to get outside with Cold Urticaria myself and several littles.

Thank you so much for this video! Our family does the same thing but been having a hard time due to not the best clothing. Where did you get you kids rain coveralls?

@nowthatimamother

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There is another KZread video in the description that talks all about the coats, boots, shoes, and gloves the kid's wear outside. The link to the rain coveralls is in the description there :)

Hey! Do you do school outside when its cold? Or just do school inside then go out? We spend our first part of the day doing chores, school, mommy time, etc...and then theres lunch and naps. Maybe we just spend second part of the day outside? I would love for us to get outside more!

My question is for Catherine: do you use sunscreen when you’re outside with the kids? I want to be outside everyday with mine but I don’t like the chemicals in sunscreen so I also avoid the sun

It’s not related to this video…but are you still doing NeoLife? (Think that’s what it’s called😂) Do you have a link? I might have missed it

I would love to see how you prep for your hikes. I have a 9 month old and his naps get in the way of getting out for long hikes - how do you / will you prep an older baby? My concern is naps now that he doesn't sleep on me anymore.

@gooseandroseimagery

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We just take our 11 month old and she usually sleeps during the hike. She fights it a bit tho but eventually will sleep

@kawaiiheather5696

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@Karina Pullin that's so lucky, my daughter used to be like that too! But my son is so picky about sleeping in his crib. Too conditioned I guess!

@stephanieritz9165

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They can sleep on the car ride home if they don't nap in your pack. We found that ours was much more adaptable than we expected. You mention he doesn't sleep on you. Are you using a carrier or a pack? I highly recommend a Deuter Kid Comfort pack. That might help with him napping during long hikes too.

@kawaiiheather5696

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@Stephanie Ritz he would sleep in the car, I guess that could be the compromise. He's super heavy so I've had to switch about 2 months ago to a proper hiking backpack for our daily hikes. We have a Deuter one though I'm not sure of the style.

It’s funny that you mentioned Texas being hard in the summer. It’s true, it can be hard being outside in the heat but because I’m so used to the heat (and LOVE it) it’s actually easier for me to spend more time outside. I hate the cold and on 60 degree, rainy days I don’t want to be outside. In the summer we camp and use a fan while we’re sleeping and camp at parks that have water activities. This year, not only are we trying to get 1000 hours outside but we’re also trying to visit as many Texas State Parks as possible. We took our seven week old hiking in the Ergo along with our other kiddos 🥰