Last year, I thought our family shred adventures were epic. Well, this year I am blown away by the amount of fun we have as a family shredding all sorts of runs. We also hit a huge milestone this year. This season, our youngest daughter has learnt to carve! She is five years old and…
Our kids were one and two years old when they started cross country skiing (also known as Nordic skiing). Now they are five and seven and we have some really great days out exploring the trails. I truly love the transformation that takes place to the forests when there is snow. It becomes a magical…
I am so excited because I have officially finished (and now published) this years first holiday gift guide. I started the gift guide at the end of August. Every time I would thought of a gift that our family enjoys or would enjoy, I would add it to my list. I now have over 50…
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…
Our kids have been hiking since they were able to walk at 10 and a half months old. They are now four and six years old and have been on many hiking adventures and even a few backcountry hiking trips. Over the years we have tried out a few different hiking shoes for kids and…
One of our favourite “lazy day” activities to do with the kids is to set up our slackline in a park or in our yard. We all like to take turns walking across and doing “tricks”. It is just one of those activities that you can jump on occasionally between hanging out on a blanket.…
The popular climbing brand Petzl has created high-quality climbing gear since 1975. In recent years, with the number of children starting to climb more regularly, they have thoughtfully invested their time into perfecting kid’s climbing gear. I am thankful for this because it means that our two kids aged four and six are able to…
When the weather starts to warm up and spring is in the air, I also am reminded that my two kids will be having their birthdays. Our family does not give presents during the year but we love giving presents at birthdays. We try to be really thoughtful about the gift so that they will…
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…
