Here at Tales of a Mountain Mama, we are fans of REI Co-op. Many of us are members, and that is for good reason! A $30 lifetime membership gets you a lifetime of deals, perks, and annual rewards. Learn more about REI Membership and if its worth if for your family, we think it is! … Read more
A wet day is often an excuse to stay inside, especially if you don’t have the right gear to keep kids warm, dry and happy. To help you get outside no matter the weather, we’ve collected the best rain gear for kids to help you get outside all year long. The gear featured has been … Read more
It’s summer time. You’ve reached that glorious season of parenting when your kids (hopefully) want nothing more than to be outside all day every day. It’s the stuff dreams are made of. But then there is the ever-present parental battle over footwear. A lot of kids love being barefoot in the summer, and most of … Read more
It’s mud season. We don’t need snow gear, but it can be quite a challenge to dress kids to stay warm AND dry for our outdoor adventures. Jan & Jul rain gear has helped us get out on those rainy, muddy days! Shoulder season win! We have been testing out some of the Canada-based Jan … Read more
Spring in our house is a muddy, messy adventure. We have kids who are always outside building forts, climbing trees, exploring trails, and just being kids, plus my three oldest attend an afterschool outdoor school program. We need gear that can keep up with their active lives and handle whatever spring throws our way. It’s … Read more
Akova (formerly known as Shred Dog) recently rebranded to offer even better outdoor gear and now also includes gear for adults! ShredDog started out as a company looking to provide high performance ski gear for kids that didn’t come with the high price tag. Akova continues with that philosophy as a direct to consumer brand … Read more