There seems to be a rule after having children that moms are supposed to get together over baked goods and talk about their babies. As their children get older, moms meet their friends at play places to enjoy the brief moments of conversation they can get in between changing diapers, fixing boo boos and sorting…
BTBA Alberta Mamas Climbing Meet Up at Bolder Climbing Gym
Fun Winter Hikes for Toddlers around Calgary
The cold weather can be hard especially when you have little kids. Even in the cold it is important to get outside. The benefits of the outdoors are so important for the whole family that staying inside should not be an option. Getting out and hiking with kids is a great way burn off some…
The Best Snowboarding Gear for Toddlers/Preschoolers
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: 2 and 4 year olds CAN snowboard (Video)
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…
Winter Exploring with Yaktrax Summit (Review)
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…
Connect as a Family at Pincher Creek and Castle Mountain Resort
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…
Backcountry Camping with Toddlers (Video)
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…
Family Snowcation at Sunshine Village Ski Resort
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…
Van Life Families: Finding your village
Hi there! I’m Lily from the Blog Max and Ivy and we are a family of four based in Sydney, Australia. Our two kids are Max and Ivy, aged 3 and 2. I spend a fair amount of my time road tripping and enjoying the Van Life with the kids in our campervan while my…
WinSport’s Early Explorers Program
Youth across Alberta are experiencing a higher rate of delayed physical and mental development than other provinces¹. Research is saying that this delay is happening because children are not exploring and playing outdoors enough. Program developers at WinSport in Calgary Alberta came across this research and worked hard to develop a new program for children …