We have had a MILD winter so far and so my kids have not needed the warm layers they normally do. You don’t always need to dress your kids in a base layer, mid layer, and outer layer just because that is the usual guideline. Pay attention to the trailhead temperature and possibility of shade …
In October we traveled to Belgium with our 3 year old and 20 month old. We didn’t know a lot about Belgium and things to do, so I did some major research, asked around, and we ended up having the best time. I wrote down everything we did, where we stayed, and what we ate …
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My son is turned 4 this year and we had such a great day celebrating him. We did everything he wanted to do which included eat mac n cheese, go to the aquarium, play with his new toys, and spend the evening with my friends who have become like family. We had planned to go …
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I find shopping for my kids Christmas gifts to be really enjoyable. I like to get them gifts that are intentional and that they will use over and over and still enjoy. We love spending time outside but I think inside play is just as important. I want my kids to feel creative and get …
I have taken my kids on a few snowy hikes already, and having the proper winter gear for them makes all the difference. They can play in the snow for hours (literally) and when we get back to the car, their toes, ears, and fingers are all toasty warm. Over the years I have perfected …
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Have you started to notice that your baby’s cheeks are always red or chapped? This is likely caused by cold wind when you’re outside. Protecting the delicate skin on your baby is important but can be tricky! I have found 3 ways to protect my baby’s dry cheeks in winter, especially while hiking, and they …
I love to go hiking with my kids and the carrier I use to make it happen is the Osprey Poco Plus Child Hiking Carrier. I’ve had it for almost 4 years now and have taken in on (literally) hundreds of hikes. I have backpacked with it, traveled with it, worn it while pregnant, used …
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I love traveling with my kids and a lot of times that entails lots of driving and road trips. We love driving down to the desert, driving to family members houses, and to visit new places. While our road trips usually go pretty smoothly, we have had a few experiences that remind me that making …
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As a mom to 2 very busy toddlers that spend more time outside than in, I know the importance of giving them gifts they will use and love. I don’t want a bunch of junk sitting around our house or things they will get bored of after the Christmas fun runs out. These gifts are …
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Since having my first baby, I have hiked alone with my kids more than I’ve hiked with my husband or friends. Three weeks after we had our first baby, my husband was deployed overseas. I knew I wanted to continue my outdoorsy lifestyle so I decided to take my baby hiking. Here are 5 things …
