13 Ways to Help Kids Sleep While Camping

The number one question we get about camping as a family is how to get babies and kids to sleep. Parents of young children are usually sleep deprived to some degree even at home, so thinking about adding extra challenges to getting sleep can be a huge barrier to overcome to get out and camp … Read more

Car Camping with Kids Checklist

Getting out of the door when camping can seem pretty overwhelming. The to-do list is LONG and you will always, ALWAYS forget that ONE thing that you can’t live without (Toothbrush anyone?). Well, at Tales of a Mountain Mama, we spend a LOT of time packing, unpacking, repacking, sorting, and organizing gear. We can tell … Read more

Outdoor Gear Bags and Bins and Rux Gear Tote Review

Outdoor adventures often require some type of gear that you need to take with. Add in a few kids and its amazing how quickly your vehicle is packed to the gills with everything you need for one short outing. Wether you are headed to the ski hill, mountain bike trails, beach, nordic chalet, or just … Read more

How to Keep Hands Warm

How to Keep Hands Warm and How to Keep Feet Warm So often the limiting factor in spending time outside in the winter (for adults and children!) is cold extremities. It just stops being fun when you start getting cold! But we have some tips on how to keep hands and feet warm and products … Read more

15 Tips to Make Time for the Outdoors

How to Make Time for the Outdoors It’s almost time to start thinking about our resolutions for next year! Almost. If you want to get outside more with your family in the upcoming year, here are some tips to get you started. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, we earn from … Read more

DIY Fire Starter Ideas

DIY Fire Starters Kids Can Make Everyone loves having outdoor fires with kids, but sometimes starting them takes time and patience that you don’t have. Luckily, fire starters to the rescue, and as a bonus it’s really fun to get the kids involved by participating in making their own fire starters! The basic principle here … Read more