Is a REI Membership Worth it for Outdoor Families As a young mom of twins back in 2008, I had never shopped at REI. I grew up hiking, camping and enjoying the outdoors, but until that year, I had just scrounged up gear at yard sales, local shops, or mail order catalogs. In 2008 however, … Read more
Outdoor Nourishment: Cultivating an Outdoor Life I can’t believe it’s already March. My January and February were rather uneventful- some snow, some sun, some rain and the endless list of farm projects I work on in a very non-linear fashion due to my two farmhands being 3.5 and 1.5 years old. Despite our unconventional approach … Read more
Best Toddler Hiking Boots for New Walkers If you are planning on hitting the trails or the slopes this year with a new walker then investing in good well-fitting footwear is a MUST! Sure kids are happy to run and play in pretty much any shoes or even nothing at all, but if you want … Read more
Ski Skirts for Winter Adventures Winter ski skirts (not JUST for skiing) are extremely functional and are one of my favorite pieces of winter gear. They are great for running, nordic skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, skating, and just generally keeping your behind cozy in cold weather. They’re also a great extra layer to have in your … Read more
Singletrack for All: Cosmic Dirt Creates Outdoor Apparel for All Kinds of Bodies As a forty-year-old woman whose body has carried and birthed a couple of small humans, I’ve had my fair share of fitting room frustrations. Maybe you can relate? I just got into mountain biking a little over a year ago with the … Read more
Self Care Ideas for Moms Who Appreciate the Outdoors We talk a lot about kids and families around here, but self care for outdoor moms is extremely important. It might, in fact, be the MOST important. Prioritizing that relationship by focusing on our own needs and desires can be difficult when balancing a thousand competing … Read more