I wake alone, blurry eyes blinking open, feet on the floor before I even check the clock. I know it will say 630something. Long gone are the days when I’d wake slowly, without a worry in the world. I have approximately 20 precious minutes before the fast growing feet of one of my children will …
This week is starting off a little busier than normal as I am getting caught up from a little trip, but I have two little girls who need their routine so, as most moms do, I hit the ground running. I just got back from a little mom-cation and it was wonderful. I was earning …
The life of an outdoor mom is different for everyone…but being able to be a fly on the wall and see how another family lives is always intriguing for us all! Want more? You can read all our A Day in the Life of an Outdoor Mom posts here! 7:15am: We don’t wake early, but …
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I wake, sharply and suddenly, to the booming sound of our golden retriever, Abe, alerting us that someone just passed by the house on foot. I’ve tried—repeatedly—to fire him from his self-appointed neighborhood watch position, but despite my efforts he persists. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we earn from qualifying …
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We all want to give our kids wonderful childhoods full of time for outdoor exploration, but between work, taking care of our families, and moving kids through the schedule, it can be hard to find the time. Here’s how in my life as a part-time work-at-home-mom of three, I squeeze outdoor time in. Interested in …
Finding Affordable Outdoor Gear for the Family The great outdoors is a place welcoming and available to all. Fresh air is free, right? Walking out your front door is easy and inexpensive, correct? Sometimes, however, when you look at the price tags on winter gear, hiking shoes, or camping supplies it doesn’t feel easy or …