I found a really inspiring book at the library. I can't remember the name of it right off the top of my head, but it was all about being outdoors. There were examples of outdoor tea parties, tents, beds, and even baths. I have always wanted to bathe outdoors! Sounds crazy, in the private woods of course where no one is around for miles. But just imagine soaking in a ball and claw foot tub in the middle of a forest or distant field. Anyway, aside from my unrealistic daydreams of relaxation...we set up a sheet in our favorite tree and the girls were content to have a tea party with peanuts and water. I forget that it doesn't take much for kids to feel like they've done something exciting.
