Having all your gear perfectly organized is the thing of dreams. And although I try my best, we still go through bouts where we get unorganized. And it seems like the only way to fix it would be a week of only me in the house to put it back in order (which obviously will … Read more
Did you know the average time an American kid spends in outdoor free play each day is only 4-7 minutes? Meanwhile, the average child spends an average of 4-6 hours on screens each day with teens spending up to 9 hours a day using a screen. More and more research is coming out about the … Read more
If you are going to take kids on a thru-hike (or really any long-distance backpacking trip), you need to think a bit more carefully about gear than if you were just taking them in a mile or so to basecamp at a lake for your backpacking trip. If you get nothing else from this post, … Read more
The magic of winter is even more delightful when your little one takes their first steps in snug, toddler-friendly boots. That’s why we lined up the best winter boots for toddlers – the ones our families use and love. While some winter footwear can be clunky and unwieldy, we’ve curated a selection of the best … Read more
The TMM team loves to get out and enjoy time outside, and we have had some great outdoor family adventures this year. We are sharing some of our favorites from 2024. We hope they inspire you to get outside in 2025! Amanda: Nordkalottleden, Scandinavia In 2024, my family had a few short outdoor adventures and … Read more
I am always looking for ways to simplify my life. Over the years, I’ve found that one of the biggest ways to do so is to streamline my clothing, and go with a capsule wardrobe for my outdoor adventures. What is a Capsule Wardrobe? A capsule wardrobe is essentially reducing your wardrobe to a collection … Read more