KinderLift Vests Review

Kinderlift Vest Review

KinderLift Vests Review Kinderlift Vests have been a game-changer for us as far as being able to safely load and unload kids on the lift and keep them secure on the hill. Anything to make family skiing easier is welcome! Family Downhill Skiing We are fortunate to live near a ski area (Bridger Bowl) where … Read more

Outdoor Christmas Projects

Outdoor Christmas Projects

There are loads and loads and loads of awesome crafty Christmas ideas out there, and I certainly don’t claim any of mine to be completely original! I will, however, suggest a few that incorporate getting those little bodies outside (even if only a few minutes before their fingers and lips are frozen, northern friends!) and … Read more

Help! My kid doesn’t like to be outside!

We spend a lot of time here at Tales of a Mountain Mama talking about all the benefits of getting outside and how it makes kids (and Mamas!) happier in general.  While we definitely still stand beside that point, we know there are kids out there that would much rather spend time inside. In fact, … Read more

Specialized Ariel Disc – the Multipurpose Bike for Women

Reviewed by: Amelia Price (MSRP): $1200 Best Use: Multi Use Where to Buy: Specialized Retailers  Testing Location: Yellowstone National Park and Wisconsin trails Testing Environment: All conditions   This summer we have spent a lot of time looking to replace my old Gary Fisher bike that I have had literally since I was 16.  It’s … Read more

Best Insulated Water Bottles for Families + Giveaway

This spring, summer, and fall we did a bunch of testing of ways to keep water cold for an entire day in the Wyoming/Montana heat.  If we head somewhere, it is always for a long day (because driving almost anywhere requires that) and keeping hydrated is a must.  Water getting hot in the car isn’t … Read more

Happy Kids Get Muddy!

Happy Kids Get Muddy!

Our country is overrun by the quest to cut out all germs and bacteria and become as “clean” as possible.  We have entire grocery aisles dedicated to cleaning supplies and constant marketing schemes to get cleaner (but what I see, personally, as only adding more harmful chemicals to our home.) But, in my experience the … Read more