Well, my five year old daughter’s feet must have grown a couple of sizes because her feet are now almost as big as her older sister! Thankfully, I found a used pair of Sorel’s that were given to us from their older cousins. They fit her feet and I was able to drop them off…
Some people do not feel that it is possible to go camping with a baby. Not only is it possible, but it can be a great way to bond together as a family. Also, babies can sleep better in the outdoors and certain individuals believe that it is even is good for their health. Start…
Did you know that there is safe and comfortable gear for even the tiniest climbers? Full-body harnesses are perfect for getting little kids climbing whether it is at a climbing gym or outdoors. The OUISTITI by Petzl is an upgrade to earlier designs and is packed with the top safety features, comfort and even adds…
Remember me? I’m the mom who packed up her 5 month old and headed out on a backcountry fishing trip in northern Canada with my husband in the post “A Floatplane, A boat and a Baby”. I also said something to the effect of we wanted to take the attitude that ‘this baby was joining…
Our family recently came home from a 3 week VW camping trip that took us from Calgary, Alberta to Tofino – Bainbridge Island – Glacier National Park. The trip was epic. We surfed, boogie board, dug in the sand and went on some amazing hikes. On all of our hikes we brought along the Onya…
Camping with a baby is a lot of fun. We camped with our first daughter when she was 6 weeks old and with our second daughter when she was only 3 weeks old. I have to say the first time we went camping with a baby we were excited but also nervous. The experience helped…
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…
The first Hike it Baby hike was just me asking some women in a new baby gathering to meet me on a trail in Forest Park. It’s called Lower McCleay. What I love about this trail is it’s a quick fast hike with a nice creek, a lot of shade and a “witch’s castle” in…
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…
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…
