Outdoor Winter Fun Gifts 2024

At our Labor Day potluck, my friends were bemoaning the end of summer, the shortness of fall, and the coming winter. It’s dark and wet and cold and there’s snow. As a winter sports lover for my entire life, I have a hard time coming around to this point of view. I like the dark … Read more

Best Gifts for Outdoorsy Kids 2024

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

REI Stocking Stuffers

Finding stocking stuffers is one of my favorite parts of Christmas shopping! I inherited that from my mom who finds the biggest non-traditional stockings to overflow with all sorts of fun stuff. Naturally our stockings are normally filled with all sorts of outdoorsy things and snacks! Stocking stuffers can be elaborate or simple, expensive or … Read more

Gifts for Nature Lovers

Scenice view of the snake river with the Grand Tetons in the background

For those of us who love the outdoors, accumulating more “stuff” can leave us a little conflicted. When we receive gifts or give to our loved ones we hope they are items that benefit (or at least don’t harm) our planet. If those gifts can support our outdoor activity habits, that’s wonderful.  And if the … Read more

Best Gifts for the Snowboarder

Snowboard family photo

Let’s be honest – the best gift for the snowboarder in your life is a bluebird powder day. But if you’re not able to deliver that (it’s ok, we get it) this list of Gifts for the Snowboarder will give you the next best ideas for all the snowboarders in your life. All of the … Read more

Gifts for Outdoor Kids from REI

child cross country skiing at sunset

Outdoorsy families like to give outdoor-related gifts. Most kids are going to be thrilled with toys, but you can give them a gift that reinforces their love for the outdoors when you find something that delights them AND is useful. Our family does a mixture of outdoor related gifts and personal hobby related gifts for … Read more