Moving out of a third floor apartment takes energy, so this week I was happy to have a few boxes of Nature Valley Granola Thins on hand. The company sent them to us for a taste test, and they are terrific. They kind of remind me of my favorite British cookie, Hob Nobs, but thinner, lighter, square and coated with either dark chocolate or peanut butter. I also like how they’re individually wrapped, so I can carry them around in my purse. They’ve been a real-life saver and thanks to the Texas sun, I’ve learned they are delicious when melted and would probably make awesome S’mores. Hmmmm. I need to get on that, but first I want to offer you an opportunity at a chance to win some Nature Valley Granola Thins in a gift basket.
If you’d like to win a Nature themed gift basket with some Granola Thins, a mug, mouse pad and desk calendar (as pictured above), leave me a comment telling me where you go to get in touch with nature. It can be your backyard, a far away place, a park….you tell me. Fuzz and I will pick the winner at random on Thursday July 15th. Cut-off point is Wednesday–midnight July 14th. Good luck!
P.S. I really enjoy reading your comments in these little giveaways so even if you don’t win the basket, thanks for sharing.
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I like to go for a trail run on a cool summer morning.
out walking the dogs & being ‘aware’ of the nature surrounding me – even if it is just in the neighborhood…
I usually just head outside with my 2yr and 3yr old boys to some park…They always help me find the nature – ants, bees, dogs, squirels, mud, etc. (We live in Texas too, I am sure you understand the availability of bug nature out there!).
My favorite time for getting in touch with nature is when dawn is just breaking, the smell of the fresh morning air, still lingering with a bit of dew and I walk out to my perennial garden, do a bit of deadheading but mostly just walk around and listen to the birds. It is so relaxing, a great way to start the day!
Fun thread! Walking my dogs on the abundance of wooded trails in Columbia, MD-a planned community. It takes you away from suburban life but in reality you are a minute or two from stuff! Across wooden bridges over streams, deer, squirrels, birds, etc. The dogs love it as well!
Sheila in MD
I just have to go out to my backyard. We back up to a river and have a wooded lot. Lots of nature all around.
Great giveaway, btw. Thanks!
I just moved from rural-ish suburbs to san francisco..so it’s quite a different experience trying to get in touch with nature here…but I do make an effort to notice and appreciate all of the parks that dot the city streets and the trees that line them. I also love making my way up to the presidio and the beaches (usually with my sister’s dog!)…and sometimes go for hikes in marin county (again, with the dog)… staying in touch with nature, noticing it, appreciating it…this has become so much more important since moving to the city!
I go to the Adirondacks! It’s where I spent many of my summers as a kid and I always love going back and getting those massive cavity-caushing giant Pixie Sticks and sitting on the dock with my little cousins splashing in the water
There are so many wonderful nature, and as you did not specify how many places I could describe here are two : )
The first is in my own back yard on clear nights when the stars are visible all over the sky. I lay on my back on the feed bins and stare up into all that hugeness enjoying the feeling of being so very small. The feeling of looking up into the sky is totally foreign from all the lovely things we see during the day. Isn’t the Creator wonderful?!
My second place is a favorite of all my family. It is a trout stream not far from where we live with shaded clear spring-cold water full of large rocks to scramble over. The last time I was there I took along my goggles and looked down into the water and saw all the things that usually spot me first and run away. It was captivating to just sit in the stream and stare at everything in that underwater world.
~Sea Anemone
I love to walk or jog on the trails along the river near my house. Peaceful and invigorating!
We are so fortunate to live in rural Mississippi on 19 acres and all we have to do is go out the door and we are there. I love to be outside everyday, several times a day walking out 13 dogs, they love it too. I get real close to nature on a regular basis while on my knees weeding all of my flower beds…it is a wonderful thing. Great give away
We live in the northeast GA mountains and I love to ride my bike along the Chattahoochee river. Its so peaceful and traquail. The sounds and beauty of the water over the rocks takes any workday stress right down the river. We are very blessed to live in this outdoor playground.
I just have to go to my back yard. We live in a small town so my yard is like being near a park. Summer time is for cook outs with friends and in the winter we can ride sleds down the hill just behind our house.
I live in a valley so I am never more than an hour away from lakes, rivers, forests or mountains so I can always get my nature fix. Plus I like to enjoy the views living out in the country.
We’re lucky to have the fantastic East Bay Regional Parks surrounding us, a ten minute drives gets us to the most gorgeous parks systems full of trails and gorgeous views of the Bay Area.
I’m in Dallas and an accidental butterfly gardener so I get in touch with nature in the back yard. We have a surprising number of critters for being in the middle of the city.
Sitting on our back porch watching the sunset.
The Grand Teton Mountains in SE Idaho! My haven…..
I don’t have any real grass, but every morning I commune with nature when I water my tomatoes, basil, and sweet potato vine. I love to see the snails and lizards that live in my teeny garden.
My kids and I go to a wold life park near my hoe. There is a raised woden boardwalk and we see all sorts of birds and animals as we walk.
The dean, or a small area of woodland, where my grandad used to take me for walks when I was little.
I love to go camping… mountains, beach, desert… doesn’t matter where. Since we can’t get away to these places every day, I’ve made sure my backyard and garden are relaxing nature escapes, as well.
The mountains or the beach. We are fortunate to live in an area where both are very close so depending upon the season we can pick either!
I love to go for trail runs. It’s become my special “me time.” I usually define how good the run was either by how muddy I am at the end or how many butterflies I see.
I was lucky enought to visit Glacier National Park several summers ago. It was by far the most beautiful place I have ever visited. My father would take me white water rafting out west during my summers growing up, along with a lot of other dads and daughters. These were amazing trips not only because of the great groups of friends and good times but because I saw a side of nature I never even imagined growing up in suburban Chicago. Huge mountains, gorgeous rivers and amazing wildlife. But, of all the rivers and all the scenic views, the best was by far the middle fork of the Flathead River in Glacier National Park. I remember making a promise to myself to return at some point in my life. I was just out of college at the time and now I have a daugther that I hope to bring with me someday.
I go to the Arboretum here in DC or camping in the Shenandoahs for the weekend.
The beach, always the beach.
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