We know that getting our family outdoors boosts immunity, uplifts challenging moods, creates bonds, bolsters mental health and inspires creativity and connection to nature. But have you thought about how we can use time outdoors for building grit in our children that will be useful in many other areas of life? Even if our family … Read more
Spend any time around a homeschooling crowd, and you’ll hear the term “nature study” tossed around. What is nature study? Is it just for those crazy (or not-so-crazy) homeschoolers? Can it work for me? How can I incorporate it into our lives? These are just a few of the questions that I’ll answer in this … Read more
In September of last year, Hurricane Helene came through Western NC and absolutely decimated large swaths of land in my area. Entire small towns in our area lost their communities to the floods, with some 12,000 homes uninhabitable or completely gone in the aftermath. There were an estimated 1,000 landslides in our mountains, destroying homes, … 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
Discovering Snoqualmie Pass Snoqualmie Pass, located in Washington’s Cascade Range, is a winter wonderland perfect for families looking for adventure and fun. Known for its stunning alpine scenery, Snoqualmie Pass offers a variety of winter recreation activities, from skiing and snowboarding to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing through serene, snow-covered forests. The tubing park and gentle … Read more
There is nothing worse than cold feet for adults OR kids to make a winter outdoor adventure go really bad, really fast. While we truly believe investing in great gear for your feet is worth it, there are also some easy tips keep feet warm in cold weather. Keeping kids’ feet warm in the winter … Read more