You don’t need a ton of expensive gear to give your kids a great outdoor life. There. I said it. All you need to do to have an amazing time is walk right out your front door. But the truth is, good gear can definitely help you have a better (or at least warmer/dryer/safer/easier) time …
It’s coming. Winter will be here before we all know it (or you may in the midst of it like we are…), and the key to happy kids outside is keeping them warm. While the techniques may change just a little depending on the age of the kids and how well they are able …
Being pregnant in the dead of winter poses a host of new challenges to keeping warm and being able to be outside. While in a moderate climate it’s fairly easy to just make do, when the temperature really drops a warm coat is absolutely essential. Personally I prefer to make my own jackets work instead …
I would be lying if I said my children jump for joy and shout “hooray” when I mention the word hiking. They already know that hiking takes work, requires effort and makes their feet tired. If I am being honest taking them hiking is also work for me as the parent. Not only do I …
Over the past year we have been so impressed with the TMM Team we have built that we are looking to expand and we want YOU! We’re looking for your unique stories, your viewpoints, your experience and your input. Our Team Members help boost the Tales of a Mountain Mama community through adding their personal …
Every year I like to pull together a round-up of the gear we are using and our thoughts on it. Winter gear for kids is so tough sometimes – it really is essential to have quality gear for happy kids and happy adventures. While this post does include wet-weather gear, I have to include a …