Winter Camping Food

Winter Camping Food: Family Meals for Cold Weather Camping Prepping meals for winter camping with kids can take a little more effort than those in the summer, since hot and nourishing food is even more important when you are outdoors in cold weather than in hot. In the summer, we focus on hydrating, cool foods … Read more

No Cook Camping Food

Easy No Cook Camping Food Raise your hand if your favorite meal is one you didn’t have to cook! I have both hands in the air because cooking is not a strength of mine. I love the idea of cooking and I search for beginner friendly recipes, but actually cooking food makes me nervous even … Read more

Aussie Bars: Food for the Trail

Aussie Bars

Our family is always searching for great snacks we can take with us on the trail that are healthy, provide great energy AND don’t cost an arm and a leg. It’s not easy keeping kids fed and energized, especially when we are spending long days on the trail. I decided to make these bars after … Read more

How to Survive a Snow Day with Kids

two kids on a swing set in deep snow

Schools is cancelled for weather, and you’re left wondering what to do with the kids all day? Whether it’s for tons of snow and ice or extremely cold temperatures, we’ll help you come up with activities to keep them curious and creative! If you’re like many people, when the forecast calls for below zero temperatures, … Read more

How to Build an Ice Igloo

A colorful ice igloos glows in the night.

With all the cold temps across the nation recently, you have probably come across a photo of a colorful ice block igloo in someone’s yard. Wondering how to get a colorful ice igloo, ice castle or other fun winter fort in your own yard? Keep on reading to see how we build an ice igloo … Read more

Best Kids Base Layers 2026

I’ll be the first to admit that I was late to jump on the base layers for kids bandwagon. I’ve always loved and worn them as an adult, but I did not appreciate until very recently how much they truly make a difference in keeping kids warm from the inside out. It’s easy to forget … Read more