Cross-country skiing is a great outdoor activity for the whole family. It brings the family together outdoors to enjoy the snowy weather. My husband has been an avid cross-country skier since he was 3 and so it was only natural that our two little gals hit the trail at an even younger age. We mostly…
It is already difficult to get outside in the winter with a baby with all the added clothes. Changing a babies’ diaper in the winter when it is cold outside can seem impossible. Add in a blow out and as a parent you feel like you should throw in the towel and stay inside all…
Nicole Warren is an elementary teacher currently on an extended maternity leave. She is living with her family in the Grand Cayman while her husband completed med school. While her family has adjusted to the heat, it has taken some time. Read on to hear about some of her obstacles that she faced when trying…
These four items are essential for an outdoor family. They are pricy and expensive so if you cannot get them brand new look around for them used on buy and sell websites/facebook groups. They are often easy to resell as outdoor families are looking for these items so that they can adventure with their families. *All…
Leave No Trace is an organization that came up with 7 outdoor principles meant to promote and inspire responsible “outdoor recreation through education, research and partnerships”. Teaching little ones about the Leave No Trace principles is important to ensure that our impact on the wild ecosystems is minimal. That being said it is important to let…
Thinking of taking your toddler on a hike but having THEM hike the whole time? Or are you unsure whether they will be able to hike any distance at all? It can be overwhelming deciding whether to let a toddler hike on their own. I have been there! I worried about tantrums the most and…
Let’s talk about sleep. To be specific toddler sleep while camping. The big concern is that going away for a weekend or more will mean sleepless nights as you try to enjoy the great outdoors. I am going to begin by saying that it is not always easy to get your kids to sleep well…
Ideally, when hiking with a baby on a hike they will be happy taking in their surroundings, basking in nature’s fresh air, or having a nap. However, that does not always happen. Entertaining your baby in the hiking carrier can sometimes be exhausting especially if it is a more challenging hike. Here are a…
Hiking with toddlers is extremely rewarding especially if you love to hike! I remember vividly when my oldest daughter hiked her first hike without ever stepping foot in a carrier or a stroller. I had my youngest on my back. It was an amazing experience especially since we had zero tantrums. Our kids have hiked…
Are you feeling out of outdoor activities to do with your children? Sometimes I wake up and feel completely uninspired on what to do with my kiddies and need a reminder of the the little outdoor activities we can do close to home. Then I thought that you might too so I wrote up this…
