Amelia

Amelia lives with her husband and five young children outside of Jackson, WY in Grand Teton National Park. As a mom, she quickly learned that the secret to sanity was to spend more time outside where tantrums don't see quite so bad. Amelia started TMM in 2012 to help encourage all families (including her own) to get outside, no matter the weather. Due to the necessity of having to keep so many kids warm and happy, she has become an expert in kids' gear and loves being able to share it with others.

How Can you Carry Your Kids? Let me count the ways! + Deuter Giveaway

More than anything else, people find this blog when they are searching for ways to carry their kids and get outside.  It’s the biggest dilemma parents face, especially when children are young. The only way you can really continue getting outside and moving after kids is with the right gear.  Note: I didn’t say it … Read more

Teton Sports Mammoth Double Sleeping Bag

When I was in high school, I clearly remember walking into a Cabelas and seeing a Family/Double sleeping bag hanging on the wall.  I immediately tagged it as crazy, dismissed it and swore I would never personally use one.   Fast forward some years and I was suddenly dealing with kids, camping, sleeping (maybe) and … Read more

Tips for Winter Camping with Kids

Winter Camping with Kids

Let me start this off by saying that we are NOT experts when it comes to winter camping.  In fact, this month was the first time we ever decided to brave the (backyard) elements for some family bonding and get some more camping-with-little-ones under our belt.   Prefer winter camping in a yurt or cabin? … Read more

MUCK Rover II: A multi-season boot for kids (and Giveaway)

While we certainly have our fair share of winter left around here, on those sunny days, the snow often ends up in a puddle (and later a sheet of ice…)  Boots that can handle all the varying conditions are top priority around here.  I am super excited about these the Rover II boots from Muck … Read more

Baby Bogs Review

**Updated for 2019** Since we originally wrote this post back in 2013, we have had three additional kids wear Baby Bogs and can confidently say they are are must-have in our boot line-up, especially for new walkers. See updated full review below. Note: As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn … Read more

ENO Hammock Giveaway and Buystand.com

Gear isn’t cheap.  I know it can be really tough to outfit a whole family so you can safely and comfortably get outside together.   This is the reason I am always really excited about new ways to get gear at an affordable price. While I am new to this as much as you are, … Read more