Before I became a mom for the first time, I knew exactly what I wanted my motherhood and family to look like. I was patient, loving, full of energy and convinced I would never become one of “those parents”. I didn’t understand why people ever yelled at their kids or lost their patience, why some … Read more
This week is extra special with the launching of my friend’s new site, Garage Grown Gear. A work in progress for literally two years now, Amy Hatch has thought through every detail. While the actual site has been online for a while now, the official launch week is NOW and is being celebrated with 7 … Read more
I am somewhat baffled at two different extremes I see in parenting practices related to the outdoors. That said, I understand why they happen (especially now as an adult and busy parent myself), but think the repercussions are far more life-long than most realize. Kids are driving parents crazy so they are “banned” to the … Read more
There are loads and loads and loads of awesome crafty Christmas ideas out there, and I certainly don’t claim any of mine to be completely original! I will, however, suggest a few that incorporate getting those little bodies outside (even if only a few minutes before their fingers and lips are frozen, northern friends!) and … Read more
We spend a lot of time here at Tales of a Mountain Mama talking about all the benefits of getting outside and how it makes kids (and Mamas!) happier in general. While we definitely still stand beside that point, we know there are kids out there that would much rather spend time inside. In fact, … Read more
Our country is overrun by the quest to cut out all germs and bacteria and become as “clean” as possible. We have entire grocery aisles dedicated to cleaning supplies and constant marketing schemes to get cleaner (but what I see, personally, as only adding more harmful chemicals to our home.) But, in my experience the … Read more