A loyal trail dog can be a huge part of any family. They provide companionship, protect us (sometimes against major life-threats like the mailman, garbage truck, or those villainous squirrels), provide free snuggles, and add a little chaos and excitement into our lives with their mischievous antics. I don’t want to say it’s like having … Read more
The Cotopaxi fanny pack has easily become one of our favorite go-to bags! If you are looking for a light-weight product that is very colorful (and one-of-a-kind!) that serves a variety of purposes, then look no further! The Cotopaxi fanny pack is a great choice for everyday adventures from playing outside with the kids to … Read more
Title Nine Swimsuits for Moms Ok – real talk: NO ONE likes shopping for a swimsuit. No one. Like, ever. But Outdoor Moms like ourselves DO love playing in the water: swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, white water rafting, kayaking, splashing at the pool, tubing in the river, playing at the water park, and even just … Read more
The Thule Sapling and Sapling Elite are easily adjustable child carriers ready for all day adventures. Thule had two child carriers available, the Sapling and Sapling Elite. As of August 2020, Thule has discontinued the Sapling, but is keeping the Sapling Elite. We only tested the Thule Sapling for this review, but the Sapling and … Read more
Last summer I started using the Wild Math Curriculum First Grade edition. My kids spent the summer working on addition and subtraction facts and having great fun measuring everything in sight. They loved it so much that we decided to make Wild Math a part of our year round learning adventure. Fast forward to summer … Read more
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard, “I want to go up on your shoulders!” from one of my kids during a hike…well, let’s just say I would have a lot of nickels. During this toddler/preschooler stage of life, their stamina is so variable depending on the day (or moment) and they … Read more