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…
The Best Snowboarding Gear for Toddlers/Preschoolers
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.…
Teaching Kids to Snowboard: Standing Up
Snowboarding with littles this winter has been SNOW much fun. Sorry with all the new snow I could not help myself. Anyways, it has also been amazing seeing our 4 year old progress and gain more control as she is riding down the hill. It has also been encouraging to see her learn the practical…
Outdoor Research Adrenaline Mitts for Toddlers (Review)
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…
Snowboarding with a Toddler or Preschooler: Your Questions Answered (+FREE EBOOK)
It is here! Your questions around snowboarding with a toddler or preschoolers are all answered in the post. Are you wondering what I am talking about? I gave my followers on Facebook and Instagram the opportunity to ask me any questions they may have about snowboarding with a toddler or preschooler. Then I would answer…
Roadtripping with 3 young children: 5 Family West Coast Destinations
Some parents are horrified when they think of travelling long distances in a car with young children. Add in that you are not going to use any technology and many families would say that is impossible. Well Rachel and Andrew Machnee do not and have been on multiple family roadtrips with their 3 young children.…
Toddler Snowboard Package Review
Snowboarding has come a long ways since the first person slapped a piece of wood to their feet. They are being made in different sizes and weights with varying technology. Now, there are snowboard for kids as little as 1 year old! Deciding which snowboard your kid needs can be a challenge. These snowboard packages are…
The Realities of Adventuring with a Toddler: A Mom’s How-To Guide
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…
#AdventureWithThemOnya: Win the Onya Pure Baby Carrier (Instagram Giveaway)
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…
Summer Camping Gifts for Young Kids (+Giveaway)
Camping season is here and I am so excited. It means that Dusty our VW Van is out of hibernation and ready to explore. But…. What I also love more than camping is that I get to celebrate my two little girls’ birthday in the Spring and Summer. My youngest turned 2 in May and…