This time of year our country roads are lined with a spectacular sight: blackberries and beautiful sunsets!
In the evenings before sunset when the temperature cools off, our family has made it a tradition during the end of June and beginning of July to enjoy the simple pleasure of wild berry picking. Our two older children are 4 and 6 and look forward to the experience. It can be the middle of winter and they’ll ask, “Can we go pick berries today?” Last night my 6 year old son stopped to savor the sunset on the hillside without any prompting. It melted my heart to hear his expression of simple gratitude.
I still have very fond memories of picking wild blackberries with my father close to 30 years ago while enjoying the sounds of the birds chirping in the distance. Sweat on my brow, I sported a long-sleeve flannel shirt and leather gloves that were too big for my little hands.
We all love berries of any kind, as you’ll see in my consumed plastic post next week. We had already purchased some in June that will show up. *Smile. We’re not perfect…when your family has four different food allergens to deal with finding plastic free snacks & produce can be difficult, especially when the mother is sleep deprived with a newborn. Excuses aside, look at the plastic free bounty that we will be enjoying in the days to come.
Who needs a clamshell? Make a memory instead.
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This is a great time of year, the berries look delicious. Those look great for a pie!
I have those same fond memories of picking blackberries as a child. Now, my children love picking and eating them as much as I do!