Jami Rogers

Jami and her husband Greg were born and raised in Michigan, but now call Appleton, WI home. They have two little girls, Kylie and Nora, and two Springer pups, Reece and Lucie. They love getting out as a family camping, hiking, hunting, running, biking, and just playing outside. Jami and her family love spending free time in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula looking for adventure and mountain bike racing in the summer. Jami mostly stays home with her girls but also works part-time as an Athletic Trainer and a Personal Trainer. She also enjoys helping other families get outside as much as possible.

Best Puffy Jackets for Kids 2025

A great way to help keep kids warm in the winter is a puffy jacket, filled with either a down or synthetic insulation, these jackets often give a very “puffy” appearance, hence the name. Puffy or puffer jackets come in all styles, shapes, and budgets. If you want to skip the info on insulation, click … Read more

How to Organize Outdoor Gear

Having all your gear perfectly organized is the thing of dreams. And although I try my best, we still go through bouts where we get unorganized. And it seems like the only way to fix it would be a week of only me in the house to put it back in order (which obviously will … Read more

Family Winter Play After Dark

A swingset in a snowy backyard at night it lit up with lights

Getting outside at night offers a sense of calm after a busy day with the kiddos. Family winter play after dark can help calm some of the busiest bodies. The dark sky, the quiet street, the freshly fallen snow and the crisp night make for a relaxing breath of fresh air and some time to … Read more

Best Outdoorsy Stocking Stuffers 2024

socks on a clothesline

Looking for some stocking stuffers for the outdoor-lovers in your life that won’t be just thrown away in a couple weeks? We’ve got you covered! Below you’ll find a list of great outdoor gear stocking stuffers for the whole family! From camping stocking stuffers to stocking stuffers for outdoorsman, there is something for everyone on this … Read more

Fun Toys for Camping 2025

You figured out your camping gear, used our camping meal plan to plan your food and feel generally really ready to tackle your camping trip. Except you just realized you have no idea what the kids are going to DO the whole time. Rest assured that many a camping kid has been fully entertained by … Read more

REI Stocking Stuffers

Finding stocking stuffers is one of my favorite parts of Christmas shopping! I inherited that from my mom who finds the biggest non-traditional stockings to overflow with all sorts of fun stuff. Naturally our stockings are normally filled with all sorts of outdoorsy things and snacks! Stocking stuffers can be elaborate or simple, expensive or … Read more