Families Exploring and Enjoying the Outdoors
I remember it clearly like it was yesterday. Driving from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for our annual 2 week family camping trip to the Canadian Rocky Mountains. It was not every day you saw the world go from completely flat to monstrous towering rock. The trip that year would be extra special for me, as we would…
A big thanks to Mountain Mom and Tots for nominating me for their Rockin’ Motherhood post. To be honest I was a little embarrassed to participate in this series and write out a list of ways that I rock motherhood BUT then I remembered my sport psychology training. When I played rugby we would have…
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…
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…
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…
During the month of March, our family of 4 reduced our waste to a single small mason jar. We invited our readers to join in our Green UP Challenge, whether that meant reducing their waste to a single jar or choosing a smaller Green UP goal, like only using reusable coffee mugs. Everyone participating was…
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…
Embracing each stage of our daughters’ lives has been so important to the enjoyment of our outdoor family activities. Before they could walk, our hearts would swell as we watched them simply explore tiny rocks or dig in the sand. These little moments in the early days are wonderful BUT… the excitement that comes when…
We have decided to be (mostly) waste free for a month and decided to create the Green UP Challenge! The Green UP Challenge will start on March 1st, 2016. For the challenge we hope to fit all of our waste for the month of March into a small jar but if you want to join…
Sharing the outdoors with my two daughters has been an incredible experience. Watching them truly enjoy participating in the activities is even more rewarding. But… the other day I experienced a parenting first while snowboarding with my 3 year old. This first was not one of those heartwarming wonderful parenting moments. It was one of…