Best Tips for Hot Weather Hiking with Kids

Hot Weather Hiking with Kids

Best Tips for Hot Weather Hiking with Kids Summertime hiking is an easy way to get the whole family outside and moving. However, the heat of the summer is also nothing to be taken lightly, especially with kids.  We’ve gathered our best tips for hot weather hiking with kids. What to be aware of while … Read more

How to Prevent Trail Burn-Out with Kids

My kid is stretched out in front of the door, yelling. “I DON’T WANT TO GO HIKING I HATE HIKING I NEVER WANT TO GO HIKING AGAIN.” I sigh. We’ve been here before. If you too find yourself in this situation often, you’ve got a few options. Drag your kid to the car screaming back, … Read more

Natural Sunscreen for Families

The only thing harder than wrestling your kids into layers of snow gear may be slathering on sunscreen. But a few minutes of wiggling is worth getting to enjoy your summer burn-free. We’ve been busy testing out different types of natural sunscreens for families and are ready to start sharing our thoughts with you. As … Read more

Preventing Tick and Mosquito Bites

Nothing can kill a good summer buzz like the buzz of mosquitoes. Nothing, that is, except the sight of a tick crawling up your leg. For some people, the fear of tick and mosquito borne diseases can put a serious damper on summer fun. But with some precautions, there’s no reason to slow down your … Read more

The Best Tricks for Outdoor Family Sanity

best tricks for outdoor family sanity

Ah, sweet summertime. The freedom, the adventure, the laughter, the weather that allows us to get out without spending fifteen minutes per kid wrestling them into snow gear. There’s something so refreshing about quick and easy adventures. Except when they’re not. Instagram is full of idyllic outdoor photos, but I’ll be the first to admit … Read more

Bouncing Back (to Adventure) after Baby

Bouncing Back After Baby

My husband was recently out and about and spotted another dad on a bike ride with his kids. This fellow had a tandem attachment to pull his kid’s bike behind him, and behind his kid’s bike he had ALSO hitched a trailer to pull wee sibling. Kudos to you, sir. **Note, this is not recommended … Read more