Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude

San Juan National Forest, Colorado. Bayfield Ranger District. Scene of meadow, Rees and mountains.

Choosing Gratitude as an Outdoor Mom One of my superpowers is I see the world through rose colored glasses. I’m not saying I’m happy no matter what and there aren’t some days where I hate everything. I’m just saying when I let gratitude guide my outlook, that adds the rose colored tint to my perspective … Read more

Epic Winter Gear Guide for Women 2021

Mom and son walking in the woods

Winter Gear Guide for Women Stay warm this winter with our Women’s Gear Guide. Sometimes buying gear for ourselves instead of our children is hard, so we put it off for several seasons. The result is that we end up cold, uncomfortable, or just wearing holey snow pants or our husband’s jacket. Its time to … Read more

DIY Fire Starter Ideas

DIY Fire Starters Kids Can Make Everyone loves having outdoor fires with kids, but sometimes starting them takes time and patience that you don’t have. Luckily, fire starters to the rescue, and as a bonus it’s really fun to get the kids involved by participating in making their own fire starters! The basic principle here … Read more

Get Outside with lululemon

Lululemon for outdoorsy women

lululemon for Outdoorsy Women “lululemon, isn’t that a fruit?” are the first words I remember my husband uttering after hearing of lululemon for the first time. My brother in law (a personal trainer) has an impressive collection of this line of athletic apparel which threw me off initially because I always associated the brand with … Read more

Surviving the first trimester as an outdoor mom

How to Battle Morning Sickness and Get Outside Morning sickness is the worst. I felt like all the other amazing moms glide through the first trimester like pregnancy unicorns. However, that was not the case for me. My hope is by sharing my journey with raw honesty, other non-unicorn moms like me might find ways … Read more

Cool Outdoor Toys for Families

Cool outdoor toys for kids

Cool Outdoor Toys for Kids Naturally, all these toys and games support getting families outside! And that’s the biggest bonus of this gift guide. Whether you’re looking for a fun outdoor game to enjoy with family or wondering how to avoid the winter blues, we’re excited to share toys and games that will be a … Read more