Jan and Jul Snow Gear Review

Two kids wearing Jan & Jul Winter Gear

Staying warm and dry is key to making winter fun for kids if you live in a cold climate (like most years here in Minnesota). High quality snow gear can transform a dark, cold and snowy winter of everyone going stir crazy inside, into one full of fresh air, fun and worn out kids. Jan … Read more

Playing in the Snow

Children bundled up for sledding on a snowy day.

With shorter days and colder temperatures, outdoor play and adventure options look a bit different. As winter sets in in the northern hemisphere, we want to make sure that you and your family have loads of fresh inspiration and information to enjoy this season fully. We’ve got you covered here with safety information for playing … Read more

Diapering in the Outdoors

Diapering in the outdoors

Diapering in the Outdoors Adventuring outdoors with a baby is a lot of fun for both parents and baby. But if you’ve never done it, you might have some questions. For instance, how do you deal with diapering outdoors? For many parents diapering and all the waste that comes with it, is a big concern … Read more

Backcountry Skincare for Families

Backcountry Skincare: Sunburns and Blemishes Are Terrible Souvenirs For years, I considered dry, sunburned, blemish-speckled skin to be an inevitable component of camping and backpacking. Like mosquito bites, these skin issues were an annoying but unavoidable part of the experience.  But what if skin issues don’t have to be part of an outdoor lifestyle? To … Read more

WeeDo Funwear Review

WeeDo Commando Jacket

WeeDo Funwear perfectly blends the worlds of function and fashion with their extremely well-build, one-piece snowsuits. Believe me when I say they thought of everything when they designed these suits.

Take Better Photos of Your Kids with your Smartphone

Take Better Photos of Your Kids with your Smartphone Phones are fantastic for pictures these days. As someone who is passionate about photography, I never thought a phone would be the only camera I’d carry. But I leave my SLR behind every day and rarely miss it. Here’s why. As an Amazon Associate and member … Read more