Make a Resolution to Go Play!

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This year, instead of vowing to go to the gym more or give up caffeine, make a resolution that will impact your physical and mental health and that of your children – PLAY MORE!

Make a resolution to:

  1. Get down on the floor and play with your kids more often.
  2. Pick up a new hobby or dust off an old one.
  3. Laugh harder and dream bigger.
  4. Start a garden in your yard, on a balcony or in window boxes.
  5. Get in the kitchen and cook with your kids. Start a family recipe book together!
  6. Unplug and connect with your family. Substitute game night for another night in front of the TV.
  7. Spend more time in nature – hike, ride a bike, camp, fish – whatever you and your family enjoy.

Need a little inspiration? Check out this beautiful video that will have you ready to head outdoors and enjoy a beautiful day with the children in your world.

 

Happy, happy 2012, my friends! xoxo

See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru

 

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This entry was written by Bethe, posted on December 31, 2011 at 12:40 PM, filed under Perspectives, play and tagged , , , , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink. Follow any comments here with the RSS feed for this post. Post a comment or leave a trackback.

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  1. Teacher Tom
    January 5, 2011 at 9:59 AM | Reply

    Now that’s the way to start the New Year! Thanks Bethe!
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  2. Sherry
    January 5, 2011 at 10:36 AM | Reply

    My 6yo son just watched the video with me. About halfway through, he asked, “What’s it trying to do? Remind you to go outside because it makes you feel better?” :)
    Sherry´s last [type] ..The Nuts and Bolts

  3. Bethe Almeras
    January 5, 2011 at 2:05 PM | Reply

    NEW post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/hkjFUg #GoPlay #parent #playoutdoors

  5. David
    January 5, 2011 at 2:24 PM | Reply

    RT @balmeras: NEW post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/hkjFUg #GoPlay #parent #playoutdoors

  6. Karen Wilde
    January 5, 2011 at 2:29 PM | Reply

    RT @balmeras: NEW post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/hkjFUg #GoPlay #parent #playoutdoors

  8. Regarding Baby
    January 5, 2011 at 4:05 PM | Reply

    RT @balmeras: http://ow.ly/3yDp8 Resolve to play more…Come watch this gorgeous video that will put a smile on your face! #GoPlay

  9. Bethe Almeras
    January 5, 2011 at 4:05 PM | Reply

    http://ow.ly/3yDp8 Resolve to play more…Come watch this gorgeous video that will put a smile on your face! #GoPlay

  10. Carole Brown
    January 5, 2011 at 4:23 PM | Reply

    RT @balmeras: http://ow.ly/3yDp8 Resolve to play more…Come watch this gorgeous video that will put a smile on your face! #GoPlay

  11. Wildlife Garden
    January 5, 2011 at 4:23 PM | Reply

    RT @balmeras: NEW post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/hkjFUg #GoPlay #parent #playoutdoors

  12. Sherry & Wendy
    January 5, 2011 at 5:03 PM | Reply

    @balmeras: NEW post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/hkjFUg #GoPlay #parent #playoutdoors / YAY!!

  13. 4C for Children
    January 5, 2011 at 5:05 PM | Reply

    RT @Kiboomu: Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://j.mp/eaj6Z1 – What are YOU going to do with your kids today?

  14. Sherry & Wendy
    January 5, 2011 at 5:05 PM | Reply

    Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://j.mp/eaj6Z1 – What are YOU going to do with your kids today?

  16. Maggie LaBarbera RN
    January 5, 2011 at 6:00 PM | Reply

    RT @balmeras: http://ow.ly/3yDp8 Resolve to play more…Come watch this gorgeous video that will put a smile on your face! #GoPlay

  17. Sajai Foundation
    January 5, 2011 at 6:06 PM | Reply

    YES! RT @balmeras: http://ow.ly/3yDp8 Resolve to play more…Come watch this gorgeous video that will put a smile on your face! #GoPlay

  18. Bethe Almeras
    January 5, 2011 at 8:34 PM | Reply

    Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/gWEUH3 Who's with me?!

  19. 6 by 6: JoCoLibrary
    January 5, 2011 at 8:49 PM | Reply

    RT @balmeras: Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/gWEUH3 Who's with me?!

  20. Deborah McNelis
    January 5, 2011 at 9:12 PM | Reply

    RT @balmeras: NEW post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/hkjFUg #GoPlay #parent #playoutdoors

  21. Shout
    January 5, 2011 at 10:23 PM | Reply

    @BAlmeras explains why this year her resolution is to PLAY more http://bit.ly/iiFKMU

  22. Bethe Almeras
    January 5, 2011 at 10:55 PM | Reply

    RT @Shout: @BAlmeras explains why this year her resolution is to PLAY more http://bit.ly/iiFKMU

  23. Bethe Almeras
    January 6, 2011 at 2:25 AM | Reply

    For the night shift: Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/hkjFUg #GoPlay #parent #playoutdoors

  24. 4aworldtraveler
    January 6, 2011 at 4:02 AM | Reply

    RT @WildlifeGarden: RT @balmeras: NEW post @ The Grass Stain Guru: Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/hkjFUg #GoPlay #parent #p …

  25. Shawn Moriarty
    January 6, 2011 at 4:44 AM | Reply

    RT @SajaiFoundation: YES! RT @balmeras: http://ow.ly/3yDp8 Resolve to play more…Come watch this gorgeous video that will put a smile o …

  27. Debi Huang
    January 6, 2011 at 11:21 PM | Reply

    More inspiration to go #playoutdoors! RT @balmeras Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/gWEUH3

  28. Debi Huang
    January 6, 2011 at 11:21 PM | Reply

    More inspiration to go #playoutdoors! RT @balmeras Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/gWEUH3

  29. Debi Huang
    January 6, 2011 at 11:21 PM | Reply

    More inspiration to go #playoutdoors! RT @balmeras Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://bit.ly/gWEUH3

  30. Bethe Almeras
    January 7, 2011 at 6:12 PM | Reply

    Make a Resolution to #GoPlay! http://bit.ly/gWEUH3 Hope you will watch the video & check out some ways to #play more this year. :o )

  39. Bethe Almeras
    December 31, 2011 at 7:33 PM | Reply

    One you will want to make (and keep!) for 2012: Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://t.co/Qb5wTGTy

  40. Stefania Rubino
    December 31, 2011 at 9:33 PM | Reply

    RT @balmeras: One you will want to make (and keep!) for 2012: Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://t.co/Tm0wV4hO these are good ones :)

  43. Bethe Almeras
    December 31, 2011 at 11:09 PM | Reply

    This year, feed your body, mind & spirit all at once – Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://t.co/Qb5wTGTy

  44. Debbie Greene
    January 1, 2012 at 1:24 AM | Reply

    GREAT ADVICE from the Grass Stain Guru! Make a Resolution to Go Play! http://t.co/xJrV1llj

  45. Virginia State Parks
    January 1, 2012 at 1:30 AM | Reply

    A great article from the Grass Stain Guru (@balmeras). Be sure to watch the video Bethe included in the post -… http://t.co/58elde1R

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