Skip to ContentSometimes the best adventures happen right near home. This page is full of our most creative ideas to get outside and connect as a family right out your door (and sometimes inside).Outdoor Themed Easter Baskets Easter is the perfect time to celebrate a changing of seasons…Read MoreWild Ice Play with Kids Spending time on wild ice is always an activity that…Read MoreOutdoor Adventures in Agritourism for Families Fall has arrived here on the farm! My first…Read MoreCool Outdoor Toys for Kids Naturally, all these toys and games support getting families outside!…Read MoreGames...…Skip to ContentSometimes the best adventures happen right near home. This page is full of our most creative ideas to get outside and connect as a family right out your door (and sometimes inside).Outdoor Themed Easter Baskets Easter is the perfect time to celebrate a changing of seasons…Read MoreWild Ice Play with Kids Spending time on wild ice is always an activity that…Read MoreOutdoor Adventures in Agritourism for Families Fall has arrived here on the farm! My first…Read MoreCool Outdoor Toys for Kids Naturally, all these toys and games support getting families outside!…Read MoreGames...WW…

Skip to ContentGetting your kids from here to there can be the toughest part about getting them outside and keeping the whole family active. We strongly believe in the benefits of babywearing and the fact that doing so simply makes your life EASIER. We have reviewed framed kid carriers, soft carriers, and some alternatives.As always, you can be sure that the reviews will be comprehensive, honest and exactly what we tell our family and friends. This page will be continually updated as we review different carriers and as our kids grow. Feel free to leave your questions in the comments of this...…Skip to ContentGetting your kids from here to there can be the toughest part about getting them outside and keeping the whole family active. We strongly believe in the benefits of babywearing and the fact that doing so simply makes your life EASIER. We have reviewed framed kid carriers, soft carriers, and some alternatives.As always, you can be sure that the reviews will be comprehensive, honest and exactly what we tell our family and friends. This page will be continually updated as we review different carriers and as our kids grow. Feel free to leave your questions in the comments of this...WW…

Skip to ContentWe love to have fun outside as a family, but having SAFE fun is priority. Check out our posts on our favorite safety tips and how to be prepared for any situation.How to Store Food in Bear Country Food storage is super important for your own…Read MoreHow to Keep Hands Warm and How to Keep Feet Warm So often the limiting…Read MoreOutdoor Healthy Hearts for the Whole Family Family health has always been a weighty priority…Read MoreBackcountry Skincare: Sunburns and Blemishes Are Terrible Souvenirs For years, I considered dry, sunburned, blemish-speckled…Read MoreHow to Avoid...…Skip to ContentWe love to have fun outside as a family, but having SAFE fun is priority. Check out our posts on our favorite safety tips and how to be prepared for any situation.How to Store Food in Bear Country Food storage is super important for your own…Read MoreHow to Keep Hands Warm and How to Keep Feet Warm So often the limiting…Read MoreOutdoor Healthy Hearts for the Whole Family Family health has always been a weighty priority…Read MoreBackcountry Skincare: Sunburns and Blemishes Are Terrible Souvenirs For years, I considered dry, sunburned, blemish-speckled…Read MoreHow to Avoid...WW…

Skip to ContentOne of the most daunting parts of backpacking with kids can be the food, especially on multi-day trips. This can be a chance for you to get really creative with your meal planning, but if that’s not your thing or you don’t have time for it, dehydrated meals can be a really easy and fun part of your time in the backcountry with your kids.The testers for this review are children aged 6, 8, and 9.5. They don’t typically like spicy food and can be less adventurous eaters at home, though I’ve found that when hungry in the backcountry they do tend to like more variety.Table Of...…Skip to ContentOne of the most daunting parts of backpacking with kids can be the food, especially on multi-day trips. This can be a chance for you to get really creative with your meal planning, but if that’s not your thing or you don’t have time for it, dehydrated meals can be a really easy and fun part of your time in the backcountry with your kids.The testers for this review are children aged 6, 8, and 9.5. They don’t typically like spicy food and can be less adventurous eaters at home, though I’ve found that when hungry in the backcountry they do tend to like more variety.Table Of...WW…

Skip to ContentOur world’s ecosystems are struggling. The climate is changing, and plant and animal species all over this earth are having to adapt at record rates to survive. This news isn’t new, and you may even be sick of hearing about it. You may be wondering what you could possibly do that would make any sort of difference in this global issue. After all, you’re busy trying to raise kids and stay sane, right?Before you write it off as a problem to deal with later when life is a little less crazy, let’s talk about the little steps you can take today to lower your impact while doing the...…Skip to ContentOur world’s ecosystems are struggling. The climate is changing, and plant and animal species all over this earth are having to adapt at record rates to survive. This news isn’t new, and you may even be sick of hearing about it. You may be wondering what you could possibly do that would make any sort of difference in this global issue. After all, you’re busy trying to raise kids and stay sane, right?Before you write it off as a problem to deal with later when life is a little less crazy, let’s talk about the little steps you can take today to lower your impact while doing the...WW…