This spring, summer, and fall we did a bunch of testing of ways to keep water cold for an entire day in the Wyoming/Montana heat. If we head somewhere, it is always for a long day (because driving almost anywhere requires that) and keeping hydrated is a must. Water getting hot in the car isn’t … Read more
Our country is overrun by the quest to cut out all germs and bacteria and become as “clean” as possible. We have entire grocery aisles dedicated to cleaning supplies and constant marketing schemes to get cleaner (but what I see, personally, as only adding more harmful chemicals to our home.) But, in my experience the … Read more
I am officially over the half way point with this Baby. And, really, if I go by my previous history I am far beyond that half way point (my boys were born at 34 and 36 weeks). For a gal who is never very thrilled by being pregnant in general (though the BABY is amazing, … Read more
Please feel free to join in the discussion below as you hike during pregnancy – we want to hear your unique story! “Guess you won’t be hiking as much anymore now that you’re pregnant…” How many times did I hear that when we first told people that our first child was on the way? … Read more
Today we welcome Jennifer of Mommy Hiker to the blog. I absolutely love her photography and words – and she has some great thoughts about how our children learn so much from nature! Placing a focus on instilling in our kids the positive pillars that mark a great leader, is a just and noble … Read more
Today we welcome Ken Schmaltz to the blog. He is a dad, a Canadian, an outdoorsmen and a fellow blogger. I have been asking him for months now to share his stories about canoe camping with his kids (just because I think it sounds like great fun and hope to do it with my family … Read more