Learning Dog Joring + Ruffwear Omnijore System

Skijorring

Dog Joring is a great way to get the entire family outside and moving. We have been testing out the Ruffwear Omnijore System for the past few months in all types of weather – see review below! As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we earn from qualifying purchases. Why Dog Joring … Read more

Bring the Outdoors Inside. An Invitation to Play.

Bring the Outside in on Bad Weather Days

Winter break is coming soon, and those rambunctious kiddos will need lots of activities to keep their brains and hands busy, when the weather is nasty and you just can’t get out. We have some great suggestions to bring the outdoors inside. Consider this an outdoor inspired invitation to play. Frightful weather? A big indoor … Read more

Sensory Play Dough Recipe

Sensory Play Dough

A batch of no-cook homemade sensory play dough takes about 10 minutes to create, and will give your kids hours and hours of entertainment and indoor play on bad-weather days. No food coloring? No worries – plain white is beautiful and highlights the nature tid-bits better than colored dough will. Oodles of recipes exist for … Read more

National Geographic Books for Kids + Giveaway

My family definitely enjoys time outside sledding, hiking, biking or just playing in the mud. However, there are some days when a lot of time is actually spent indoors instead of out. Sometimes, this is because the weather is just too crummy, other times, the kids might be sick, or life just catches up with … Read more

Best Kid-Friendly Snacks for Your Adventures

Best Snacks for the Trail

Since we all have kids that tend to burn a lot of energy while out exploring, we’ve gathered our favorite kid-friendly snacks for all your adventures. Inevitable Hunger on the Trail “Mommy, I’m hungry” “When do we get a snack?” “Do you have any treats?” Do these phrases sound familiar to you? If you have … Read more

Aussie Bars: Food for the Trail

Aussie Bars

Our family is always searching for great snacks we can take with us on the trail that are healthy, provide great energy AND don’t cost an arm and a leg. It’s not easy keeping kids fed and energized, especially when we are spending long days on the trail. I decided to make these bars after … Read more