Why I Take my Sick Kids Outside
Pent up sick kids doesn’t mean getting-healthier kids! Our reasons for getting our kids outside, even when they are sick.
Deuter Kid Comfort Child Carrier Review
To be honest, the Deuter Kid Comfort Child Carrier is my favorite carrier, though the Deuter Kid Comfort Active SL comes in in a close second. I just find I prefer being able to haul more extra gear on most hikes than the Active series allows (must be a mom-of-5-kids thing). You can find our …
How to Keep Feet Warm in Cold Weather
There is nothing worse than cold feet for adults OR kids to make a winter outdoor adventure go really bad, really fast. While we truly believe investing in great gear for your feet is worth it, there are also some easy tips keep feet warm in cold weather. Curious how cold is TOO cold? We’ve …
Best Winter Boots for Kids
Over the past 10 years we have had SO many kid boots come through this house. And winter boots are a big thing – they are sometimes the difference between a really good day and an outdoor “failure”. We’ve gathered the best winter boots for kids here from our family and the rest of the …
Best Ski and Snowboard Helmets for Kids
Choosing the best ski and/or snowboard helmet for kids is a crucial step in getting them safely through winter activities. Not sure a helmet is really necessary? Check out some of our reasoning here. Teaching your child to ski this winter? Here are our best tips! In my opinion, it’s an across-the-board, no-questions-asked, you wear …
Sensory Play Dough Recipe
A batch of no-cook homemade sensory play dough takes about 10 minutes to create, and will give your kids hours and hours of entertainment and indoor play on bad-weather days. No food coloring? No worries – plain white is beautiful and highlights the nature tid-bits better than colored dough will. Oodles of recipes exist for …