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.

Outdoor Gear Bags and Bins

Outdoor adventures often require some type of gear that you need to take with. Add in a few kids and its amazing how quickly your vehicle is packed to the gills with everything you need for one short outing. Wether you are headed to the ski hill, mountain bike trails, beach, nordic chalet, or just … Read more

How to Build an Ice Igloo

A colorful ice igloos glows in the night.

With all the cold temps across the nation recently, you have probably come across a photo of a colorful ice block igloo in someone’s yard. Wondering how to get a colorful ice igloo, ice castle or other fun winter fort in your own yard? Keep on reading to see how we build an ice igloo … Read more

Best Puffy Jackets for Kids 2026

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

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

Best Women’s Hiking Pants

We know that bodies come in all different shapes and sizes, but not all clothes do. Which is why we worked hard to compile our (and our friends, team members and co-workers) favorite pants for curvy body types.

Sun Protection Clothing for Kids 2025

Ultraviolet Protection Factor (or UPF for short) is protection against both UVA and UVB rays. We LOVE UPF clothing because it means I don’t have to deal with messy sunscreen (as much). I try to look for cooling or moisture wicking tops so we can use them for active things like hiking and biking. I … Read more