
Cheers to mud pies and puddle jumping. To going barefoot in the grass and catching perfect snowflakes on out-stretched tongues.
Cheers to the feeling of sun on our faces and the taste of fresh berries picked from the garden. To sunsets that stretch across forever and to moments that last a life time.
Here’s to a million more lighting bugs and nights spent swapping stories around a campfire.
Cheers to the kids in all of us — and to the children’s lives we all touch in one way or another.
Thanks for spending this year with me, dear readers, and for always being welcome playmates in my sandbox. It means the world to me.
Now, who wants a cupcake?!
See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru
photo credit: LittleMissCupcakeParis

It’s that time again, nature detectives! Time to put your “noodle” to the test with the 40th round of Mystery Critter!
So, put on those thinking caps, grab the kiddos and let’s get guessing.
CRITTER CLUES:
- You will find a version of me throughout the United States
- I am hard to catch — and quick
- I hang around ponds and slow moving streams
- You will probably hear me before you see me
- I am good at camouflage
So, what am I?
Make your guess then go to eNature for the answer and more interesting facts. You can even lend an ear!
Did you get it right?
If not, no worries. You will have another chance next week!
OK, now it’s time to put your nature detective skills to work in the real world. Head outside for a wild adventure!! Mother Nature has great things in store for you and the children in your world.
And don’t forget! Join the Wildobs community and share your wild adventures with the world.
See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru
photo credit: WellspringCS

It’s that time again, dear readers. Time to play Mystery Critter, or as one of my fellow blogger’s child calls it — “the nature bug game.” How cute is that?!
OK, put on those thinking caps, folks. I have a feeling everyone is going to be extra smart today!
CRITTER CLUES:
- You can find me along rivers and lakes
- Even though I love water, I will roam far from it
- I can whistle
- You could call my body “streamlined”
- My diet consists of fish, invertebrates, and small mammals
So, what am I?
Make your guess then go to eNature for the answer and more interesting facts. Did you get it right?
If not, no worries. You will have another chance next week!
OK, now it’s time to put your nature detective skills to work in the real world. Head outside for a wild adventure!! Mother Nature has great things in store for you and the children in your world.
And don’t forget! Join the Wildobs community and share your wild adventures with the world.
See ya outside! ~ The Grass Stain Guru
photo credit: daveograve@