Getting outside with your little one in every season is so important. Not only does the fresh air help your little one but it is also great for mom too. Getting outside in the winter for long periods can be challenging but those challenges should not stop you from adventuring outdoors. One of those challenges…
The snow has already started to fall in Canada’s western provinces. In Calgary, parents are rushing to outdoor stores and reusable gear shops to get warm clothes for their children. While we might get one last bit of warm weather, there is no denying that winter is going to be here soon. Rumour has it…
Skiing and snowboarding vacations in Canada are extremely popular. Hitting the slopes is a great way to soak up the fresh mountain and truly experience Canada. Multi ski hill passes allow you to soak in a variety of Canada’s top ski hills for a reduced price. At most ski hills kids under the age of…
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…
As the fall weather is getting colder there are still many ways to get outside and be active with the kids. In fact the slightly cooler weather is a great time to get active and have the kids run around outside because it is not too hot or too cold. My husband and I call…
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…
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…
When we first started we had a baby camping list. It made camping so much easier if we had done some planning ahead of time. To help you enjoy camping I created this ultimate baby camping list that will help you get through about 3-5 days. If you are going on a 5 day camping…
