Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Woman in canoe with two kids

Mother’s Day is coming soon.  So often the mom’s and important women in our lives spend important days making the day special for everyone around them.  Mother’s Day is a great chance to make the day special for your mom, wife, aunt, grandmother or whomever is special to you.  These are gifts are some of … Read more

Best REI Sale Deals – May Anniversary Sale

Here at Tales of a Mountain Mama, we are fans of REI Co-op. Many of us are members, and that is for good reason! A $30 lifetime membership gets you a lifetime of deals, perks, and annual rewards. Learn more about REI Membership and if its worth if for your family, we think it is! … Read more

Best Gifts for Campers 2025

Orange Tent in the the desert

Fresh morning air. Hearing the birds call as you wake up.  A cup of steaming hot coffee enjoyed next to a campfire. The scent of pine needles wafting through the air.  Enjoying time as a family without the distractions of technology. This is the camping life we all dream of, right? I know that camping … Read more

25 Under $25 Outdoorsy Stocking Stuffers

Three small stockings hang on a tree

This list of stocking stuffers focuses on those $25 or less! Every family does stockings a little different, so do little trinkets or snacks, others bigger items, and some others a mix. Whatever you do, this list should have something for you. Our team has hand picked 25 under $25 outdoorsy stocking stuffers that we … Read more

Outdoorsy Women Owned Brands Gift Guide 2025

3 female backpackers stand on a rock overlook.

As the holidays roll in, many of us are looking for gifts that go beyond the usual. We want something thoughtful, something that reflects values we care about and helps our loved ones and ourselves get outside more. One powerful way to do that is to buy and give gifts from women-owned outdoors brands. Here’s … Read more

Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Kids 2025

blonde girl wearing a bright pink base layer and hiking backpack standing next to a stream

Shopping for the perfect gift can sometimes be stressful, but here at TMM, we have decades of experience with finding the best presents for active, outdoorsy kids. From gear for spending time outside to toys that can be used outdoors, this post contains some of our absolute favorite items and will help you find the … Read more