Best REI Winter Sale Deals 2024

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 Outdoorsy Stocking Stuffers 2024

socks on a clothesline

Looking for some stocking stuffers for the outdoor-lovers in your life that won’t be just thrown away in a couple weeks? We’ve got you covered! Below you’ll find a list of great outdoor gear stocking stuffers for the whole family! From camping stocking stuffers to stocking stuffers for outdoorsman, there is something for everyone on this … Read more

Gift Ideas for Biking Kids 2024

Choosing the perfect gift for your kid can be a delightful yet challenging task. If you have a young cyclist in your life, you know how thrilling it is to see their excitement as they pedal off on a new bike. For these young adventurers, a thoughtful biking gift can enhance their riding experience, boost … Read more

Fun Toys for Camping 2024

You figured out your camping gear, used our camping meal plan to plan your food and feel generally really ready to tackle your camping trip. Except you just realized you have no idea what the kids are going to DO the whole time. Rest assured that many a camping kid has been fully entertained by … Read more

Gift Ideas for Water Lovers 2024

Family on the edge of a lake with an inflatable raft

The holiday season can be a great time to prepare for a fun spring and summer ahead of water play! There are so many great deals this time of year, and often water play gifts can be heavily discounted. Water play gifts also are a great addition to the surprise of an upcoming warm vacation … Read more

Outdoor Gifts for Tweens and Teens 2024

Tweens and teens are an awesome demographic of people, despite what you may have heard from well-meaning adults trying to offer advice. Every age has its wonderful traits, and this one is no exception! Of course things are shifting now that they are more than halfway to adulthood, and gift-giving shifts as well. Kids this … Read more