Families Exploring and Enjoying the Outdoors
When it comes to children’s outdoor clothing and gear I honestly feel like I have two of the best gear testers. They really take a product and run it through every possible scenario. Our outdoor gear for our kids will not last long unless it can handle the wear and tear of the rugged…
Camping with a baby is a lot of fun. We camped with our first daughter when she was 6 weeks old and with our second daughter when she was only 3 weeks old. I have to say the first time we went camping with a baby we were excited but also nervous. The experience helped…
One of the best tips of advice I had from other outdoor families was to make my kids carry their own backpack as soon as they started hiking on their own. I love this idea since it has given my young kids ownership over the hiking experience and lightens my load. Sometimes I get asked…
Father’s Day is almost here and what better way to celebrate than with another EPIC giveaway. Dads everywhere work so hard to provide for their families or stay home and watch their kids. Outdoor dads often go one step further and help connect their children with the environment and adventure. But we all know that once we…
I posted an epic picture of my family completing a hike on Twitter with the caption “Shorts in the snow… That is Alberta Spring Hiking”. I then tagged the Banff National Park @banffNP in the photo. Following posting the photo a series of feelings of embarrassment, stupidity and worry crept up after hearing their response…
If you have been following along you will know that I have had my ups and downs with cloth diapers. I used a service for the first year with both of my kids when we were living in an apartment. When it became too expensive for our student paycheck we tried some friend’s cloth diapers.…
Let the kids play… Outdoors! Outdoor play is not something that should be optional for young children. Children need to have opportunities that allow their curiosity to take them on adventures as they create and explore their outdoor surroundings. The benefits of outdoor play have been shown by researchers to be important for child…
I remember the first time I took my oldest out onto the trail while she was being potty trained. She was past the point of having lots of accidents but it was not uncommon for her to still have at a few every week. I had no idea if it was going to be a…
Alright Mamas! You are important and need to be celebrated. Moms work hard every day to provide for their families and raise their children. And so… To celebrate, I have connected with sustainable brands and people to create an epic giveaway worth over $300!!! These companies are more than just a brand and actually care…
Teaching children to be courageous and adventure helps them learn to take appropriate risks, builds self confidence and increases motivation when faced with challenges¹. It is not always easy to encourage adventure but it is important to allow children to take risks at a young age for their development. Risky play is also said to…