The Complete Idiot's Guide to Backyard Adventures

by Worrell, Nancy

• ISBN13: 9781592577576
• ISBN10: 1592577571
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-06
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

You're no idiot, of course. A glance at your bank balance tells you that fancy vacations aren't in your family's budget-so finding affordable, close-to-home fun for your crew is at the top of your "must-do" list ...

Author Biography

Nancy Worrell is an author, artist, and designer of personal, home decorating, and gift projects. She is the author of The Unofficial Guide to the Southeast with Kids and Paper Plus: Creating Unique Projects Using Handmade Paper and coauthor of Beautiful Wedding Crafts. She is the mother of three grown daughters and grandmother of Four.

Table of Contents

The Adventure Begins	p. 1
Home Is Where the Fun Is	p. 2
Plan for Success	p. 3
Family Meeting	p. 3
Getting It Down on Paper	p. 5
Elements of a Great Adventure	p. 5
Do Your Homework	p. 7
Your Corner of the World	p. 11
Insect Safari	p. 12
What You'll Need	p. 12
Backyard Botany	p. 15
What You'll Need	p. 15
Backyard Hideaway	p. 18
What You'll Need	p. 18
Stargazing	p. 20
What You'll Need	p. 21
Rock Hounds	p. 23
What You'll Need	p. 23
Go Fly a Kite	p. 25
What You'll Need	p. 25
Blanket and a Basket	p. 27
What You'll Need	p. 28
Training Camp	p. 31
Sport Camps	p. 32
What You'll Need	p. 32
Big Splash	p. 35
What You'll Need	p. 35
Boards and Blades	p. 37
What You'll Need	p. 38
Ride with the Wind	p. 40
What You'll Need	p. 40
Off to the Races	p. 42
What You'll Need	p. 43
Game Time	p. 44
What You'll Need	p. 45
Trading Places	p. 49
No Place Like Home	p. 50
What You'll Need	p. 50
Culture Shock	p. 53
What You'll Need	p. 53
Time Travel	p. 56
What You'll Need	p. 56
On the Job	p. 59
What You'll Need	p. 60
Lend a Hand	p. 63
What You'll Need	p. 64
Creative Spirit	p. 67
Paper Crafts	p. 68
What You'll Need	p. 69
Potter's Paradise	p. 72
What You'll Need	p. 74
Artist's Colony	p. 76
What You'll Need	p. 76
Sowing Seeds	p. 80
What You'll Need	p. 80
On Stage	p. 83
What You'll Need	p. 84
Getting to Know You	p. 89
Ice Cream Social	p. 90
What You'll Need	p. 90
Dinner on the Ground	p. 93
What You'll Need	p. 93
Traveling Feast	p. 94
What You'll Need	p. 95
Pet Parade	p. 97
What You'll Need	p. 97
Amateur Hour	p. 99
What You'll Need	p. 99
Block Party	p. 102
What You'll Need	p. 102
My Town	p. 105
Walkabout	p. 106
What You'll Need	p. 106
Celebrate Your Town	p. 108
What You'll Need	p. 109
Founder's Day	p. 112
What You'll Need	p. 113
Back to the Future	p. 116
What You'll Need	p. 117
Appendixes
Resources	p. 121
A Year of Holidays to Celebrate	p. 141
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