1 . One great way to spend time outdoors is to garden. Here are some benefits you can get from gardening.

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Studies have found evidence that being in nature is linked with less anxiety, less depression and many other positive effects. The nice thing about a garden is that it can be right in your yard.     2    , you’re much more likely to be outside when the work of a garden requires it.

Eat healthfully

A garden can make the freshest and healthiest foods available. And the types of foods can have a great impact on your mental health.     3    .

Practice acceptance

Most suffering comes from trying to control things that you can’t. The more you can accept the limits of your control in your life, the more peace of mind you can find — and gardening is a great way to practice.     4    . You just bring your best efforts to what you can control, and let go of the rest.

Develop a growth mindset (思维模式)

Psychologist Carol Dweck developed the difference between “fixed” and “growth” mindsets, and gardening is a great opportunity to develop the latter.     5    . When something doesn’t work out the way you hoped, you view it as a learning opportunity rather than as a failure.

2 . Wanting to spend some time camping this summer? But you’ re afraid it’s going to be a disaster? You needn’t worry.     1     . With a little preparation and a little help from a camp planner, you can have the camping experience of your dreams.

Discuss Camping with Your Children

A little preparation goes a long way. If your children have never camped, they may be scared or resistant to the idea. Talk with them about what camping will be like and what they will experience. Highlight the fun things but don’t avoid things that they may be afraid of or unsure about.     2     .

Pack in-Case-of-Rain Activities

No one likes rain when they are trying to enjoy the outdoors, but sometimes even if you check your local forecast, rain happens.     3     , like playing cards and a chess set to wait out the rain. Rainy afternoons are also a perfect time for naps and storytelling. Some favorite family memories can be made waiting for the rain to pass.

Pack Special Snacks

    4     . Cookies and roasted marshmallows are some good foods and you can find some more fun treats to share on your camping adventure like walking tacos and campfire chili. Camp food can become long-lasting traditions in your family.

Use a Camping Planner

Let’s face it — planning a camping trip can be a lot.     5     . You can use a camping planner to help you get organized and make sure you have a truly memorable camping experience. The Camping Planner includes a comprehensive packing checklist, a camp meal planner and grocery shopping lists, along with lists of your favorite camping spots and places to try in the future and so much more.

3 . Why Camp Is Great for Children?

If you’ve been to camp, you’re not surprised to hear about the advantages of summer camp. Here is a list of the most important reasons to send your kids to camp.

At camp, children:

    1     —Camp is the place where kids make their very best friends. Free from the social expectations pressuring (对……施加压力) them at school, camp encourages kids to relax and make friends easily. All the fun at camp draws everyone together. Every day, friendships are created.

Learn social skills—Coming to camp means joining a community where everyone must agree to work together and respect each other. When they live in a small room with others, kids solve problems, and see the importance of open communication.     2    

Grow more independent—    3     Managing their daily choices in the safe, caring environment of camp, children welcome this as a chance to grow in new directions. Camp helps kids develop who they are.

Experience success and become more confident—Camp helps children build self-confidence. With its non-competitive activities and different chances to succeed, camp life really improves young people.     4     Camp teaches kids that they can.

Spend their day being physically active—As children spend so much time these days inside and mostly sitting down, camp provides a wonderful chance to move.     5     Camp is action!

4 . Nowadays, people are often very busy, working hard almost day and night. For a better life, many people think it’s worth it.     1     Undoubtedly, people need spare time to be free and do fun things, like winter camping. Most people are talking especially about snow camping when they mention winter camping.

    2     In areas with snow, campers can go skiing, climbing, or ice skating. And some people enjoy creating fun things from snow, or just horsing around in the snow. And a camping trip often requires hiking, although campers generally travel less far than they do in the summer.

There are many well-known places suitable for camping. Throughout the year, these places usually attract more campers in the summer. So, it can be more crowded in this season. Campers who don’t like a crowded place can instead choose to go camping there in the winter.     3    

But colder weather means more preparation. Winter campers should be sure that they have clothes which can keep them warm.     4     Besides, campers need to bring good tents and enough food. Other camping tools like cookstoves are also necessary.

While winter camping can be quite fun, the colder weather can make a camping trip more dangerous.     5     Winter campers should always check on weather reports before they leave. A small weather radio is an excellent tool to bring along. And it’s wise to take a guided winter camping trip for their first camping experience.

5 . Summer is a fun time to get away from busy work and to be able to spend quality time with your family. According to South University, spending quality time with the family benefits both parents and children.    1    Here are some of these activities.

    2    The seaside is one of the best places for an outing in summer. You can do many activities with your family there, like walking, swimming and surfing in the sea and playing on the sand. Do enjoy the many recreational opportunities you have.

Have a picnic. Going for a picnic with the whole family is always enjoyable.    3    You can even go a little further to have a picnic instead of going out to eat nearby because you can take your entire family out for it. It is a great time to chat with the family and appreciate the fantastic scenery.

Go camping. Having a camping trip with the whole family in state parks is also a good idea. There are many fun things you can do when you go camping. But you need to check on all your camping equipment.    4    It’s a lot of fun to sit around a campfire and watch the night sky overhead.

Do some hiking. Hiking is an outdoor activity that allows you to be active outside. It’s a great activity to do with the family while on vacation. It will not cost you anything and is ideal for both the younger children and the older ones.    5    

6 . Farms are a crucial part of our world. However, most people today wouldn’t like to live and work on a farm and the number of farmers decreases day by day.     1    . And here are some great reasons why you should visit a farm.

Learn how your food is raised

When you visit a farm, you get firsthand experience on how your food is raised.     2    , which will change the way you connect with your food and give you a deeper appreciation for all the hard work that happens before those groceries reach our home. Seeing this will make you waste fewer resources and be a more sensible consumer.

Reconnect with nature

Nowadays, all we have are big buildings, highways, and countless cars.     3    . However, when you visit a farm, you will be away from all of that and will actually be able to breathe in some fresh air. You will be able to get away from the “concrete jungle” and purify your body and your mind. This will likely improve your mental health, and decrease feelings of stress and anxiety.

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We all read success stories about farmers in magazines and even TV shows, but the people in these stories are real people with real families. And quite often, people with a real love for what they’re doing. People that appreciate the people who purchase things from their farm. People with a real commitment to making their visitors feel like home.     5    , and we should support these families around the globe. Visiting a farm is one of the best ways to do this.