Before I had children I absolutely loved the heat. When we lived in Vancouver I would spend my days going for a run in the rainforest and end at the beach where I would cool off in the ocean. After, my husband and I would enjoy hours reading a book, playing frisbee or just hanging…
Every child has a Right to Play. Play is so important in fact that the United Nations has said that it is a basic human right for all children¹. There are many benefits to outdoor play including being essential for brain health and development. The lack of outdoor play amongst children is also becoming noticeable…
I’m tired. My 2 kids aged 2 and 4 were up all night but I forced myself to pack them up and try out this new climbing gym that some mom friends were talking about.The Bolder Climbing Gym is something else. Memories of my time in Vancouver and the hipster life fills my mind. The…
Alright. This question has been coming up a lot. And I mean a lot.“What is your favourite snowboarding gear for toddlers/preschoolers?” Gear is not cheap but can be worth the investment if it is high quality, can be passed down to siblings or resold. And so… here is The Best Snowboarding Gear for Toddlers/Preschoolers. Subscribe…
Snowboarding with toddlers on your own may seem impossible but it is possible and can be alot of fun. I remember the first time I took both of my girls snowboarding by myself. It felt insane. They were 1 and 3 years old at the time. Luckily, it was a warmer winter day and it…
About 2 years ago we were hiking the popular Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff, Alberta. This trail in the winter can be quite slippery depending on how many times it has melted only to refreeze. That year we were with my parents and my mother insisted that I wear one of her Yaktrax hiking spikes…
Awe inspiring views. Exploring less travelled areas. Connecting as a family. Pincher Creek and Castle Mountain Resort are the place for families to enjoy winter in the great outdoors. Here’s my must-do list for when you’re planning your family getaway. Moonlit Snowshoeing under the stars with Alberta Parks Snowboarding Alberta’s powder-filled Castle Mountain Resort Chairlift…
Ever wonder what it would look like to go backcountry camping with toddlers? This short video takes you on a back country trip with our family. We hiked and camped at Lindeman Lake in British Columbia. For more outdoor family videos make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel here! More videos will be coming…
There are some places in Canada that are completely magical. They are not only a local’s favourite area to adventure but also an iconic place for tourists to explore. Sunshine Village is one of these vacation spots and finds itself on many traveller’s bucket lists. Our family recently spent the weekend at Sunshine Village Mountain…
Snowboarding with littles this winter has been SNOW much fun. Sorry with all the new snow I could not help myself. Anyways, it has also been amazing seeing our 4 year old progress and gain more control as she is riding down the hill. It has also been encouraging to see her learn the practical…
