This list of stocking stuffers focuses on those $25 or less! Every family does stockings a little different, so do little trinkets or snacks, others bigger items, and some others a mix. Whatever you do, this list should have something for you. Our team has hand picked 25 under $25 outdoorsy stocking stuffers that we … Read more
There are so many aspects of preparing for a long-distance thru hike with your family! Backpacks, sleep setups, food systems, and certainly not least, the clothing you will wear and bring. When my family, two adults and seven children, undertook to hike the Appalachian Trail, the right apparel was definitely on our minds. Choosing clothes … Read more
Schools is cancelled for weather, and you’re left wondering what to do with the kids all day? Whether it’s for tons of snow and ice or extremely cold temperatures, we’ll help you come up with activities to keep them curious and creative! If you’re like many people, when the forecast calls for below zero temperatures, … Read more
Just as with so many family adventures, planning, prepping, and organizing food for ski days can feel like a huge task and hurdle, on top of all of the other planning and gear organization that goes along with awesome adventures. While it’s easy to throw together the quickest options as you get out the door … Read more
If your idea of a nostalgic childhood winter fills you with thoughts of sledding, skiing, snow ball throwing, and building snow forts then the thought of enjoying a winter without the magic of snow can be challenging. I live in the Pacific Northwest – though we often get one or two snow days a year, … Read more
Now that winter temperatures are here for the foreseeable future (for many of us), there is a lot of wondering about how cold is TOO cold to take kids outside. We often see the question “what are your rules for cold weather?” or “when is it too cold?”. We don’t have any hard and fast … Read more