If you’ve ever looked around your house and wondered how so many toys could exist under one roof… you’re not alone. That why I’ve been trying to find the best non-toy gifts for my kids. Don’t get me wrong, I love buying toys for my kids knowing they will love them. But on the other …
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Cross-country skiing is one of the most underrated winter activities. It’s a great way to spend time outside, get movement in, pretty affordable to get into, and surprisingly fun once you get the hang of it, although there is a little learning curve. If downhill skiing feels intimidating or expensive, cross country (also called Nordic …
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On the days I don’t feel like hiking, but still want to get out of the house, I love loading everyone up and heading to the mountains. Sometimes I don’t pack anything except a blanket and I let the kids explore, play, and find things to do. But when I’m on top of it, I …
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If you know anything about me, you know I love merino wool. Merino wool is my absolute favorite material for base layers during every season, because it helps regulate temperature and keeps me and my kids dry regardless of the weather. This material is moisture wicking, layers well with other clothing, is odor resistant, and …
One of my dreams has been to experience Austria’s storybook mountains, pastel towns, and rich history, and this year we finally made it happen. With our 5 and 3 year old, and baby in tow, we spent a little over a week exploring this incredible country. We didn’t go in with a super detailed plan, …
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If you have kids who love to craft, here is everything I included in our Art Cart to make it easier for them to craft whenever they want. I recently put together and “art cart” for my kids. My kids have been loving doing arts and crafts and I wanted a place to keep everything …
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If you have ever wondered what to wear winter hiking, in this post I will teach you how to layer for your winter hikes and share the best winter hiking clothes for women. I’ve lived in Utah for about 11 years but have only been winter hiking for 7+ years. It took me years to …
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Here is what we are getting our kids Christmas. This post is great if you are looking for gift ideas for 6 year old boys, gift ideas for 4 year old girls and gift ideas for a 1 year old for Christmas. For the past 4 years I have put together lists of gift ideas for …
Here are some of my favorite stocking stuffer ideas, for everyone in your life from kids to campers. Everything is under $10, and the perfect addition to your gift giving this season. Stocking stuffers are almost always an afterthought for me. But in the last couple of years, I’ve heard many people say their stockings …
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For many of us new moms, breastfeeding outside of the comfort of our home is one of the biggest learning curves. Breastfeeding in general is hard enough to get the hang of, but take away our nursing pillows and privacy, and it adds a whole new level of difficulty. Now let’s add in some freezing …
