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
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
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
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
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
I am officially over the half way point with this Baby. And, really, if I go by my previous history I am far beyond that half way point (my boys were born at 34 and 36 weeks). For a gal who is never very thrilled by being pregnant in general (though the BABY is amazing, … Read more