I would be lying if I said my children jump for joy and shout “hooray” when I mention the word hiking. They already know that hiking takes work, requires effort and makes their feet tired. But hiking with kids doesn’t HAVE to be a chore. If I am being honest taking them hiking is also … Read more
We all want to give our kids wonderful childhoods full of time for outdoor exploration, but between work, taking care of our families, and moving kids through the schedule, it can be hard to find the time. Here’s how in my life as a part-time work-at-home-mom of three, I squeeze outdoor time in. Interested in … Read more
If your kid is anything like my kid, it’s nearly impossible to come home from an outdoor adventure without rocks in their pockets. While it can be infuriating from a laundry standpoint, I do love that they are interested enough in the trip to be wanting to bring home souvenirs. Want to win one??? Go … Read more
Life is full of give and take. Sacrifice and love. Adventures and lessons. We talk a lot about getting outside as a family around here. Obviously we believe in it whole-heartedly and do our very best to help inspire the same love of the outdoors in others. However, we also run across plenty of … Read more
I know that everyone says New England has the best Fall colors. Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York hillsides become a carpet of vivid colors, thanks to abundant hardwoods like oak and maple trees. But I’ll throw out a stiff competitor for the #FallColorCrown: Colorado! “Colorful Colorado” isn’t just a nickname, as the Fall is absolutely … Read more
Cast iron cooking is a skill that should be in any camping mama’s repertoire. There’s not much better than a savory meal cooked around a campfire in your trusty Dutch oven. Except perhaps kicking back in the hammock while someone else cooks said meal. If your camp kitchen hasn’t included cast iron cookware in the … Read more