tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521831559300936298.post8996739627888513073..comments2021-04-26T23:56:10.678-05:00Comments on Ella-Bean and Co.: Outdoor Learning in our Urban EnvironmentAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08992756315636193722noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521831559300936298.post-44540310867317129732010-06-10T16:20:58.243-05:002010-06-10T16:20:58.243-05:00I love how vibrant your photos are! I am beginning...I love how vibrant your photos are! I am beginning to wish that we had a baby tub to take out and use as a mini pool for Kairi. I'll be sure to pass that idea onto my other mama friends though: it's sheer brilliance!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01378921984835830938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521831559300936298.post-43334170483357644632010-06-08T20:20:41.294-05:002010-06-08T20:20:41.294-05:00I love your baby tub idea! It's great the way ...I love your baby tub idea! It's great the way you're making the most of your environment to give your daughter a love of the outdoors.Deb Chitwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16665549481411417908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521831559300936298.post-51180188251577157742010-06-08T14:41:41.796-05:002010-06-08T14:41:41.796-05:00I actually loved our porch when we lived in the Tw...I actually loved our porch when we lived in the Twin Cities. For one thing, the girls were contained. ;) There is something about making an ordinary place magical by just adding a few things and playing in it.Kate, aka Guavalicioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03262691817279213060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521831559300936298.post-62771078770730889502010-06-08T14:12:29.758-05:002010-06-08T14:12:29.758-05:00We don't have a baby tub anymore, but we did t...We don't have a baby tub anymore, but we did take a giant rubbermaid tub to our front lawn during that mini heat wave. OH the strange looks we got from passersby as our little one splish-splashed in his dipe. <br /><br />Urban nature. It's out there, you just have to look for it and take advantage of what there is. <br /><br />(btw...we'd love to join you on one of your forest preserve adventures if you're ever in the mood for company. ewan would love to hear his echo in a forest, he practices all the time in our entryway)Daniellehttp://borninjapan.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521831559300936298.post-37070962252874583162010-06-08T12:21:23.253-05:002010-06-08T12:21:23.253-05:00This morning I thought about taking the baby tub o...This morning I thought about taking the baby tub outside onto our back patio. We're in urban environment too so I have to drive to the park.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521831559300936298.post-91517621192481816262010-06-08T11:47:41.068-05:002010-06-08T11:47:41.068-05:00And while it's a learning experience for the k...And while it's a learning experience for the kids, it's a priceless moment for the parent - I wish I had video of some of those firsts in nature you mention! I have a similar story to the one you share - I grew up in a much greener environment than what my son has now. I need to do more to seek out those hidden bits of nature in the city. I know they're available, it's just a shame I have to drive to find them :(Dionna @ Code Name: Mamahttp://codenamemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521831559300936298.post-12450732192371451322010-06-08T09:16:00.931-05:002010-06-08T09:16:00.931-05:00I too am an urban mama. Sometimes you just have t...I too am an urban mama. Sometimes you just have to look deeper to find green outdoor fun! Great post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3521831559300936298.post-65800089554667398622010-06-08T07:04:34.000-05:002010-06-08T07:04:34.000-05:00Your pictures are absolutely stunning! I love the ...Your pictures are absolutely stunning! I love the way you framed them in the first place and then edited them. Lovely! <br /><br />We're in a city, too, in a condo with no yard and a teeny balcony, and like you say, you get creative! You've proven that there's a lot of nature even in an urban setting if you just look for it.Lauren Waynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500733577920040395noreply@blogger.com