Rebecca Hosley

Rebecca has lived in five different states in the last decade with her Navy submariner husband and two boys. A former science teacher turned home educator, she now focuses on exploring her surrounding area (currently Virginia Beach) with her family as much as possible before life sends them on another adventure elsewhere. Their favorite outdoor activities include hiking, kayaking, camping, and paddleboarding.

Adventure Board Review

Adventure Board Review

Adventure Board Review Back in June, I had the pleasure of meeting Martha and Joey from Adventure Board at The Big Gear Show. They were demonstrating just how bouncy and durable their Adventure Boards are. We discussed the importance of play and movement in child development and the importance of quality gear for families that … Read more

Family Kayaking: Choosing a Family Kayak

A child kayaking along a river in a Lifetime Recruit youth kayak

As we slowly move into warmer weather, I’ve been getting the itch to dust off the kayak and plan some family time on the water. My boys (especially my not-quite 4-year-old) have really taken to kayaking and it has become a favorite family activity for us. Not only do you get all the benefits of … Read more

Morrison Sleeping Bag Round-Up

Morrison Sleeping Bag Round Up

Morrison Sleeping Bag Round-Up If you were to do a quick Google search for “baby sleeping bag for camping”, you would consistently see one brand pop-up on numerous sites: Morrison Outdoors. We’ve mentioned their sleeping bags multiple times on our blog, and we have even given away some of their bags during our gear giveaways. … Read more

Back to School Outdoor Books

Back to School Outdoor Books

Outdoor Books These are books we recommend for our Back to School MicroAdventure Challenge! Outdoor Eats Make More S’mores By: Cathy Ballou Mealey This silly rhyming book follows Roscoe the raccoon as he makes s’more after s’more for the hungry bears nearby. Little ones will love the fun illustrations and silly storyline as they wonder … Read more

Fun Things to Do While Camping

Fun Things to do While Camping

Fun Things to Do While Camping: Activities for the Whole Family In the age of vast technology EVERYWHERE, immersing yourself in nature can be just what your family needs to relax, rejuvenate, and come closer together. However, nature immersion can be tough with kiddos that are accustomed to constantly being on the go or being … Read more

Kayaking With Kids

Kayaking With Kids: How to Start When we had our first child, my husband jokingly said “Well, I guess we won’t be kayaking again until he’s in the double digits”. Thankfully, you don’t actually have to wait until your child turns 10 years old to take them out on the water. In fact, you may … Read more