When it comes to children’s outdoor clothing and gear I honestly feel like I have two of the best gear testers. They really take a product and run it through every possible scenario. Our outdoor gear for our kids will not last long unless it can handle the wear and tear of the rugged…
I remember the first time I took my oldest out onto the trail while she was being potty trained. She was past the point of having lots of accidents but it was not uncommon for her to still have at a few every week. I had no idea if it was going to be a…
I remember walking to our car with our first daughter just 4 weeks after she was born. We had taken her to a local restaurant to meet some friends for a bite to eat. That is when I saw a tiny little girl about age 2 flying on her bike at the pace of a…
When you have a new baby, people are always telling you that your children will grow up fast. I am really starting to feel like my two little babies are no longer babies anymore. My 1 year old is turning 2 in May and my 3 year old is constantly surprising me with her willingness…
Embracing each stage of our daughters’ lives has been so important to the enjoyment of our outdoor family activities. Before they could walk, our hearts would swell as we watched them simply explore tiny rocks or dig in the sand. These little moments in the early days are wonderful BUT… the excitement that comes when…
Going winter hiking with toddlers can feel impossible. The deep snow can be hard to walk on and the cold weather can make it seem scary to take your little ones out too far. Don’t let that stop you! The winter weather brings on a gorgeous winter wonderland and the fresh air will help kick…
Shredding this winter with my 3-year-old has been so rewarding. Not only have I loved seeing her improve each time we go but it has been a great way to spend time together without her little sister. Her success in learning to board slide is attributed to her mad skill BUT also to the Lil’…
I often hear people say that it is better to teach your kid to ski before letting them snowboard. They talk about how skiing is more natural than snowboarding because you face forward. In reality my two daughters learnt to do the perfect squat that is essential for snowboarding at a young age. It was…
I have been waiting for the day I would get to see my girls’ snowboard. Recently we took our oldest daughter who is 3 on her first snowboarding adventure. You can read about that adventure here. Our oldest was lucky to be gifted a toddler snowboard for her 3rd birthday this summer. Since then, she…
Snowboarding uplifts my spirits. To me, there is nothing better than strapping on my board at the top of a mountain, looking for some powder and then shredding down. I have only been out on my board twice since my first daughter was born. Once about 6 months after she was born and once when…
