Family Hiking: Best Tips for On the Trail

family hikes made easy

Family Hiking is the third installment of our new series: Mamas in the Wild: How We Survive When We Opt Outside, sponsored by REI. This four-part series focuses on real life mom-to-mom tips and tricks for getting outdoors with your family. Need to catch up? Check out the first and second posts in this series. … Read more

Best Recycled Products for Outdoor Families

Going Green for Families

As outdoor enthusiasts, we are passionate not only about spending time in nature, but treading lightly on the world we live in. We want to take care of our beautiful places, not only for ourselves but for future generations. Unfortunately, plastic pollution is taking over far too much of our planet. And plastic trash does … Read more

Mother’s Day for the Outdoorsy Mom

mothers day

Our team has carefully compiled a list of products that (hint, hint, we would REALLY like to receive for Mother’s Day…you know, besides breakfast in bed and a solo hike!) Mamas, bookmark this and pass it on to the people who may be inclined to spoil you. We are certain they’ll appreciate some concrete ideas! … Read more

MyMayu Traveller Boot Review

mymayu traveller review

Meet the MyMayu Traveller boot. Lightweight. Weatherproof. Durable. Packable. Zero Drop. Phalate, BPA & Lead Free. Flexible.  These are the words that make me light up when i’m looking for new outdoor footwear for my rough and tumble kid.  He just wants comfort. And…… radness.  (He IS six, afterall, and radness is really important when … Read more

Osprey Poco AG Plus Kid Carrier

If you plan to do some serious hiking and need ample storage, the Osprey Poco AG is a burly pack that will go the distance with you. Looking at an older version? Check out our review of the Osprey Poco Plus here. Looking for a kid carrier pack is hard.  There are so many options … Read more

How to Actually Get Out the Door

10 ways to get out the door

Because actually getting OUT the door is sometimes the hardest part….. We are so excited to bring our our second installment in Mamas in the Wild: How We Survive When We Opt Outside, sponsored by REI. This four-part series focuses on real life mom-to-mom tips, tricks, and humor (because how could we survive this without … Read more