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

Mountain Mama: Expecting Adventures Full Review

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

Hike on, Mama! It’s Good for the Baby on Board

Hike On, Mama!

Please feel free to join in the discussion below as you hike during pregnancy – we want to hear your unique story!   “Guess you won’t be hiking as much anymore now that you’re pregnant…” How many times did I hear that when we first told people that our first child was on the way? … Read more

Best Tips to Get Kids to Wear Life Jackets

get kids to wear life jackets

All too often I notice kids not wearing life jackets (also known as “PFDs” = Personal Flotation Devices) in potentially dangerous situations.  In an effort to help get kids to wear life jackets, we’ve outlined our best tips below. PFDs should be worn for any play near or on the water and it’s important kids … Read more

Oakiwear Waders for Kids – Keep Kids Exploring!

**This post has been edited to include our thoughts on the neoprene waders from Oakiwear also** One of my very favorite parts of my “job” is the fact that I get to connect with real people who have real dreams that they get to see come to fruitation (after lots of hard work, of course). … Read more