It is here! Your questions around snowboarding with a toddler or preschoolers are all answered in the post. Are you wondering what I am talking about? I gave my followers on Facebook and Instagram the opportunity to ask me any questions they may have about snowboarding with a toddler or preschooler. Then I would answer…
Two Littles, One Mama and an All Girls Snowboarding Adventure
When you have a new baby, people are always telling you that your children will grow up fast. I am really starting to feel like my two little babies are no longer babies anymore. My 1 year old is turning 2 in May and my 3 year old is constantly surprising me with her willingness…
Hiking in the Slush with Keen Hiking Shoes
We have not said good bye to winter hiking completely. While most of our time has been spent either cross-country skiing or snowboarding I have adventured a little bit with the girls on hikes. My favourite time to hike during the winter has been to go on the warmer days when it is no colder…
7 Tips for Hiking in the Winter with a Toddler
Going winter hiking with toddlers can feel impossible. The deep snow can be hard to walk on and the cold weather can make it seem scary to take your little ones out too far. Don’t let that stop you! The winter weather brings on a gorgeous winter wonderland and the fresh air will help kick…
Head to Toe Winter Gear for Babies: Dressing a Baby for Winter
Dressing a baby for winter is not an easy task. Not only is finding the best winter gear for babies challenging they are constantly growing and changing. One minute they are happy sitting in a stroller or carrier and the next they are crawling and walking! Early movers especially get frustrated when they are having…
Say Good-bye to Baby Mitts!
Dressing my 19 month old for winter has been a challenge. She is extremely mobile and loves to explore. Bulky outdoor clothing just does not work for this little gal. The most challenging piece of clothing has been her baby mitts! If, after trying, she couldn’t manage to pull them off she would just stand…
5 Winter Activities in Edmonton
When 8 months of the year are cold there is no reason that summer should be the only months that you look forward to. The year should have enjoyable activities, festivals and places to make those other 8 months awesome. Edmonton is truly becoming a winter city with activities and festivals popping up making the…
5 tips to buying a toddler snowboard
I have been waiting for the day I would get to see my girls’ snowboard and buy them a toddler snowboard. Recently we took our oldest daughter who is 3 on her first snowboarding adventure. You can read about that adventure here. Our oldest was lucky to be gifted a toddler snowboard for her 3rd…
Sharing what you love with your kids
Snowboarding uplifts my spirits. To me, there is nothing better than strapping on my board at the top of a mountain, looking for some powder and then shredding down. I have only been out on my board twice since my first daughter was born. Once about 6 months after she was born and once when…
Best Piece of Winter Gear for a Toddler
The news is out and Born to be Adventurous has declared the best piece of winter gear for a toddler is…. A sled!!! Sleds are multi-functional, fun, useful and can be very inexpensive. Strong emphasis on the last point which means that if you don’t have a lot of money then sledding outdoors is the…