Our family has officially started our 3 month Van trip with Dusty our VW van. He is a 1993 VW Eurovan with lots of character and is a big part of our family. I am writing this in Yahk, BC while the kids sleep in the van that is parked near the river on our…
There are so many options and different pairs work better for different children. This can be such a challenge when trying to find the “right” pair for your child. But in extremely cold weather there is no debate. Children have to wear mitts or the tears will start coming or even worst frost bite. These …
As soon as I heard about the new Nova Scotian kids outerwear brand Faire Child I was hooked. It was not because the company designs and assembles their garments in Canada or because the style is incredibly hip. Of course that is awesome, but I was most interested when I learnt that Tabitha Osler, the founder…
It has been over a year since I saw the Instagram account for free leggings made from 100% recycled plastic and ethically made. It seemed too good to be true and like some sort of crazy scam. I mean who gives away free leggings AND has sound sustainable practices! Then, at a friend’s house for…
Alright. This question has been coming up a lot. And I mean a lot.“What is your favourite snowboarding gear for toddlers/preschoolers?” Gear is not cheap but can be worth the investment if it is high quality, can be passed down to siblings or resold. And so… here is The Best Snowboarding Gear for Toddlers/Preschoolers. Subscribe…
About 2 years ago we were hiking the popular Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff, Alberta. This trail in the winter can be quite slippery depending on how many times it has melted only to refreeze. That year we were with my parents and my mother insisted that I wear one of her Yaktrax hiking spikes…
The holidays are here and Christmas is only a few days away. My two kids are literally buzzing with excitement around the house and waking up everyday asking if Christmas is here. Each day I respond saying it is the Christmas season today but we have to wait a few more days for ACTUAL Christmas…
Every winter parents of young children enter into an epic battle with their littles. Trying to keep tiny fingers warm while adventuring outside. Luckily I am past the days when my 1 year old would pull off her mitts only to start screaming that she is code (her word for cold). In those days all…
Its here! The Born to be Adventurous Outdoor Family Holiday Giveaway is back this year and I am so excited to be giving away over $600 worth of outdoor gear. One lucky winner will win outdoor gear for the whole family from gear, outdoor wear to outdoor family games. In case you missed it make…
Winter can be hard with young kids. I know this because I spent most of last year fighting my 1 year old to keep her mitts on her hands. So far this winter I am past the mitt wars with my now 2 year old. Yeah! Now my two kids aged 2 and 4 want…
