A well-stocked first aid kit should be a foundational piece of gear for every outdoor adventuring person. You might not need it every time, but when you do need it, you REALLY need it. Last month, we went on a backpacking trip as a family. We made it to our campsite without any mishaps. We … Read more
Best gear for moms who run A few of us over here at the blog would call ourselves runners. Why we run is for different reasons, but we all love to get out and hit the road, trail, or where ever our feet take us. Some of us enjoy it, others run out of necessity. … Read more
Hiking with Toddlers Many parents find their stride living life outdoors while carrying or pushing their babies, and may even enjoy long outings while baby sleeps. But the toddler years present a lot of challenges, and it can be frustrating if you aren’t ready to back up a bit on the speed and distance you … Read more
Easy ways to get comfortable going outside at night If you feel anxious while camping, you’re not alone! More often than not that anxiety is exasperated by the vast dark that many people aren’t used to if they live near lots of lights. It’s too dark. What if an animal tries to eat me? How … Read more
Camping beginners guide If you haven’t been camping since having kids, but are dying to sleep under the stars again, you’re not alone. For the last several years teething, night terrors, growing pains, and other nighttime problems have kept our camping plans on the back burner. But this year, my kids were begging us to … Read more
Big news over here! My third (and final at least for the time being…) book is finally available for pre-order. I LOVE camping with my kids, and this book is a collection of all the totally-kid-approved family recipes in one spot. Compared to The Easy Camp Cookbook, this one is definitely more focused on car … Read more