Investing in a framed carrier is a really hard decision. To hopefully help out with the basic questions for each of the carriers, I put together a chart (see below) AND an extensive video highlighting the pros and cons of carriers from Deuter, Osprey, Thule and Kelty. Be sure you listen all the way at … Read more
Mountain biking for kids is one of those sports that really does rely heavily on having the right gear. A bike that doesn’t allow for easy climbing and rolling over all sorts of terrain easily discourages little riders. Right now we have two favorites: Prevelo Zulu Three – NEW review just posted! Specialized Riprock – … Read more
Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $899 Best Use: Multi-Use Where to Buy: Prevelo Bike Site Testing Location: Mountain biking trails and regular riding in Wyoming and Montana Testing Environment: All conditions When Prevelo bikes first hit the market this spring, we were most interested in their lightweight mountain bikes. Real bikes for kids with … Read more
While I feel as though this summer has flown by, the months and weeks leading up to Spider Monkey Camp at Keystone Science School for J (age 8) and P (age 6) seemed to crawl terribly slow. I had fears of someone breaking an arm or getting sick (we battled Strep Throat the week before) … Read more
There is literally not a day that goes by that I do not have a baby on my back. M still refuses to walk, even at 17 months, and with a herd of kids, it’s much easier for me to throw her on my back and have hands free to wrangle the other three. I … Read more
After M was born last February, I was anxious to get back moving after 10 weeks of being told to “take it easy” to prevent her coming early. With a history of two premies, it was the sort of advice I had finally learned to take seriously (only took me 4 kids to figure it … Read more