Get Your Daily Dose of Vitamin D
After a particularly cold winter for this part of Mississippi, the flowers are finally blooming and spring fever has officially hit everyone I know. I am enjoying getting outside and doing yard work right now, which is a stark contrast to my opinion of yard work in July, when it is at least a 100 degrees and 100 percent humidity. Unfortunately, my allergies are in full bloom, too, but I’ll take allergies over sweltering heat any day.
This is no time to be cooped up indoors watching television or playing on the computer. Let’s draw our children outdoors for a heavy dose of vitamin D. Vitamin D helps aid the absorption of calcium and phosphorous in the body. UV rays from the sun trigger vitamin D synthesis in the skin. How cool is that? That is why spring and fall are the perfect times of the year to be outside. Even though little ones (and older ones) should still wear sunscreen for prolonged time outdoors, the sun’s rays are not as strong as they are in the summer, so there is less chance of sunburn.
With the Easter bunny coming soon and all the spring birthday parties that are being planned, not to mention first trips to the beach and my all-time favorite excuse which is “just because I love you,” here are some great gift ideas for some outdoor toys.
These gardening “tools” are colorful and fun and will get your child working alongside you in the garden or flowerbed.
How cute is this bug catcher by Melissa and Doug? Your child will spend hours catching rolie-polies and grasshoppers.
Are your children begging to go swimming? How about letting them run through this adorable sprinkler while you work on getting the pool in shape for summer? Check out all our fantastic outdoor toys right here. There is something to get everyone outdoors and into the light!
