25 Gift Ideas for Outdoor Moms 2025

With the holidays fast-approaching, the Tales of a Mountain Mama team is encouraging our fellow outdoorsy mamas to consider what you need or want in order to keep being the awesome, nourished, strong adventure mom that you are. Whether it’s bandaging your wild child’s boo-boos, picking clothing for yourself that holds up to all the … Read more

Camping Food for Picky Eaters

Two kids eating at a picnic table with a checkered tablecloth

Before I was a mom, I had grand plans about my kids eating only fruits and vegetables with no processed sugar. I imagined that my kids would eat everything I made for them – or if they got hungry enough they would eventually eat. If you are a parent, you’re probably laughing because you know … Read more

REI Stocking Stuffers 2025

Finding stocking stuffers is one of my favorite parts of Christmas shopping! I inherited that from my mom who finds the biggest non-traditional stockings to overflow with all sorts of fun stuff. Naturally our stockings are normally filled with all sorts of outdoorsy things and snacks! Stocking stuffers can be elaborate or simple, expensive or … Read more

Cultivating Screen Free Habits in Your Family

There is increasing evidence of the dangers of screens for developing minds (and adults, if we’re honest). However, if you are going to try to reduce screen time in your family, you need to replace it with something. That’s where this post comes in! Summer is a great time to try to make changes, even … Read more

Back to School Gear for Outdoorsy Kids

It’s time to start gearing up for back to school season! The best school gear does double duty, keeping kids comfortable in the classroom while holding up during recess, after school activities, and weekend adventures. Our team of mamas has rounded up our favorite high-quality back to school gear for outdoorsy kids that is perfect … Read more

Five Sources of Adventure Burnout and What to Do

A family poses for a picture with backpacking bags on.

Adventures are full of energy, challenge, growth and, often, their own flavor of chaos. Whether on all-adult excursions, solo trips, or family adventures, these components are something the adventurous spirit craves and savors.  But if you find yourself dreading adventure, feeling constantly irritated or unmanageably overwhelmed by the process, and not in the least bit … Read more