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 …
How I Dress My Toddler For a Freezing Winter Hike Read More »
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 …
Osprey Poco Plus Review | The Best Child Hiking Carrier Read More »
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 …
Essential Safety Items To Always Keep in Your Car Read More »
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 …
43 Gift Ideas for Adventurous Toddlers | 2023 Kids Gift Guide Read More »
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 …
By: Sarah Lamagna You’ve stumbled upon a black bear hunting for some fresh berries before their annual hibernation and it sees you–what do you do? Climb a tree? Play dead? Principles of wildlife safety are not always common knowledge. Despite what you’ve heard in stories and in the media, the correct way to interact with …
Wildlife Safety on the Trails: General Guidelines Read More »
We recently took our almost 2 year old and almost 4 year old to Europe for 2 weeks. Traveling with kids through Europe can seem daunting. I knew that navigating narrow cobbled streets, crowded markets, or the public transport system with a couple kids in tow could be hard. I wanted a compact stroller that …
Winter can be an incredible time of year to hike, even with kids, if you are prepared for the temperatures. I have put together a list of the best winter hiking layers for babies and toddlers. I’ve used many of these layers for multiple seasons for my kids and I have found them to hold …
While spending the day out in Paris or the different cities in Belgium, I didn’t want to have to worry about going back to our AirBnB when we needed something so I just made sure our travel stroller had all the necessities for the day. We also carried a backpack or a satchel with us …
