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…
Let the Kids Play: Benefits of Outdoor Play
1 Year Old Completes First Hike (Video)
I am such a proud mama. My little gal just completed her first hike like a champ. I thought she would want to jump in the carrier but she just kept on running and smiling. With her older sister cheering her on she completed the Big Hill Springs hike which is a 2.3 km loop…
8 Tips to Help YOU Potty Train on the Trail
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…
Get Outside and Play Week
I am so excited to share with you Get Outside and Play week. Get Outside and Play week is an event in Alberta run by the Environmental Council of Alberta Education that encourages the whole family to get outside and play. To celebrate and get ready for the event I am writing a series of…
The Challenges of a Single Mason Jar for Garbage
For the month of March we used only a single mason jar for garbage. Switching to a single jar of garbage for the month was not always easy. In fact, sometimes I was wondering why we even chose such a crazy challenge. But then I remembered that it was because our family wanted to make…
Sustainable Gifts that will WOW Mom on Mother’s Day (+Giveaway)
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…
Bring Back Adventure and Risk: 7 Tips to get you started
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…
Learn to Bike with a Strider Balance Bike (Review)
I remember walking to our car with our first daughter just 4 weeks after she was born. We had taken her to a local restaurant to meet some friends for a bite to eat. That is when I saw a tiny little girl about age 2 flying on her bike at the pace of a…
Meet The Mangs
It has been just over a year since I started Born to be Adventurous. It is not easy diving into a creative project but there is something so freeing when you do! I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has supported this journey. So THANK YOU… EVERYONE! For those of you who only…
26 Outdoor Activities to Celebrate Earth Day!
Earth Day is this Saturday April 22nd and I wanted to round up some of my most recent favourite activities that are all sustainable with low impact on the environment. Grab some friends and your family and celebrate the Earth with low impact activities. Getting outdoors and enjoying the beauty that the earth has to…