Wild Math Fourth Grade Review

Last summer I started using the Wild Math Curriculum First Grade edition. My kids spent the summer working on addition and subtraction facts and having great fun measuring everything in sight. They loved it so much that we decided to make Wild Math a part of our year round learning adventure. Fast forward to summer … Read more

Bike Maintenance for Families

Bike Maintenance for Families

Learning the basics of bike maintenance together as a family is a great way to bond AND be safe as you ride. Knowledge is power so when you run into trouble, you know what to do to fix your bike. Or, better yet, you see issues BEFORE they become a problem on the trail. In … Read more

Osprey Jet 18

Osprey Jet 18

The Jet 18 is a great trail-ready daypack from Osprey. If you’re looking for lightweight, comfortable pack for your child, keep reading for our full review! Looking for all our backpack reviews? Find them here! As member of various affiliate programs, we earn from qualifying purchases. Tech Specs Volume: 18 L Weight: 1.14lbs Dimensions:  18.11″H x 9.45″W … Read more

Osprey Ace 38

Osprey Ace 38

The Osprey Ace 38 is a technical, quality pack for your young backpacker. It has all the bells and whistles of an adult pack with adjustability to keep up with your growing child. We had every intention of testing the Osprey Ace 38 this spring on a multinight backcountry trip in Utah. However, the pandemic … Read more

Bring the Outdoors Inside. An Invitation to Play.

Bring the Outside in on Bad Weather Days

Winter break is coming soon, and those rambunctious kiddos will need lots of activities to keep their brains and hands busy, when the weather is nasty and you just can’t get out. We have some great suggestions to bring the outdoors inside. Consider this an outdoor inspired invitation to play. Frightful weather? A big indoor … Read more

Best Biking Gifts for Families

Best Gifts for Biking Families

At Tales of a Mountain Mama we believe that cycling is one of life’s simple joys, and we love sharing & stoking that passion with our family and friends. We’ve gathered up all our favorite gifts for biking families that we know you will love! Check out this guide and then be sure to head here … Read more