How to Survive a Snow Day with Kids

two kids on a swing set in deep snow

Schools is cancelled for weather, and you’re left wondering what to do with the kids all day? Whether it’s for tons of snow and ice or extremely cold temperatures, we’ll help you come up with activities to keep them curious and creative! If you’re like many people, when the forecast calls for below zero temperatures, … Read more

Food for Ski Days and How to Organize It

A child drinks a cup of hot chocolate during a break from skiing.

Just as with so many family adventures, planning, prepping, and organizing food for ski days can feel like a huge task and hurdle, on top of all of the other planning and gear organization that goes along with awesome adventures. While it’s easy to throw together the quickest options as you get out the door … Read more

How Cold is Too Cold to Take Kids Outside?

Now that winter temperatures are here for the foreseeable future (for many of us), there is a lot of wondering about how cold is TOO cold to take kids outside. We often see the question “what are your rules for cold weather?” or “when is it too cold?”. We don’t have any hard and fast … Read more

How to Build an Ice Igloo

A colorful ice igloos glows in the night.

With all the cold temps across the nation recently, you have probably come across a photo of a colorful ice block igloo in someone’s yard. Wondering how to get a colorful ice igloo, ice castle or other fun winter fort in your own yard? Keep on reading to see how we build an ice igloo … Read more

Best Kids Base Layers 2026

I’ll be the first to admit that I was late to jump on the base layers for kids bandwagon. I’ve always loved and worn them as an adult, but I did not appreciate until very recently how much they truly make a difference in keeping kids warm from the inside out. It’s easy to forget … Read more

Outdoorsy Women Owned Brands Gift Guide 2025

3 female backpackers stand on a rock overlook.

As the holidays roll in, many of us are looking for gifts that go beyond the usual. We want something thoughtful, something that reflects values we care about and helps our loved ones and ourselves get outside more. One powerful way to do that is to buy and give gifts from women-owned outdoors brands. Here’s … Read more