The Finding Place Blog

Balancing wellness and health in a time or place which is surrounded by anxiety can be a tricky feat. A tree found in the Columcille Megalith Park in Bangor, PA. Photograph taken during a quiet hike through the woods while reconnecting with self and nature. 2020. Reflection When I started writing this blog in January, I made a pledge to myself that I would sit down every week and write one entry. As of August, I had only missed two entries. I felt, overall, that 30 entries wa

Any place, indoor or outdoor, can be a classroom or a learning space. Learning is always happening every day, with the right opportunities, contextual learning can occur anywhere. Here are some helpful tips for traveling and learning on the go with little hassle and small amounts of "stuff". Photo taken at Wildwood Crest, NJ in August, 2021. Taking kites to the beach is fun, beautiful, offers loads of learning opportunities, and most kites barely take up any space in your bag

It is so easy to get caught up in the "grind" of everyday life which is why it is so important to schedule volunteer time in your community. Giving back now and giving back often is a great way to feel and show gratitude, appreciation, and love for the community that you live in and the community that you want to build and share with others. Many volunteers from the local community come together to paint a mural facilitated by the Emmaus Arts Commission. Keep your eyes open f

Do you find that you want to garden with your children but you feel like there are too many factors? Start small, actually let's start really small, let's start with some soil and a seed. Gardening with children can be as easy as one single seed in a cup on the windowsill in your kitchen. You can also plant in egg cartons, pots, small containers, buckets, and various raised beds. Grab some soil or mix up your own blend, find some unused vessels at your house or Goodwill, and