A List of Gear Outdoor Women Love + Giveaway!
Psssttttt – Valentine’s Day and all that lovey dovey stuff is NOT just for couples, you know. It’s NOT “Singles Awareness Day” or an excuse to wallow in self-misery. Really, it’s not. I challenge you...
View ArticleBest Hiking Boots for Women
Having good hiking boots is key to having a great hiking trip! And just like every body is different, we all have different FEET too. I enlisted some help from my favorite women hikers to round up the...
View ArticleGearing up as a #ForceofNature
This post is sponsored by REI and their #ForceofNature campaign. However, as always, these words are mine and exactly what I would tell my family and friends. In case you missed my previous post, the...
View ArticleBest Sun Hats for Kids
It’s time to be sure your little ones have their head covered and are learning to wear their hats consistently (easier said than done, I know!) We’ve rounded up our favorite sun hats with a little...
View ArticlePlantar Fasciitis Relief with Vionic Shoes
After M was born last February, I was anxious to get back moving after 10 weeks of being told to “take it easy” to prevent her coming early. With a history of two premies, it was the sort of advice I...
View ArticleWinter Gear for Kids 2017/18 – What They’re Wearing!
Every year I like to pull together a round-up of the gear we are using and our thoughts on it. Winter gear for kids is so tough sometimes – it really is essential to have quality gear for happy kids...
View ArticleFavorite Gear to Straddle the Seasons for Women
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but people are starting to make a bit of a switch to spring, at least in the gear world. Everything winter is on sale (so stock up, people!) and advertisements for...
View ArticleGear to Keep Kids Dry in Wet Weather
Oh spring….how wet (and muddy) thee are. But, the outside play must continue for the sanity of us all. Of all the gear we have used and own, I think the gear that keeps everyone dry and happy proves to...
View ArticleMishmi Takin for Wet Weather Adventuring (Hot OR Cold!)
“Mishmi Takin is more than just a brand, it is about finding passion for life in completely unexpected places.” The goal of Mishmi Takin is to make gear that keeps you dry and comfortable in wet...
View ArticleLittlest Sidekick Outfitters – Rent The Runway meets Geo-Caching FOR KIDS
A kids clothing company that allows you to return the clothing after your kid outgrows it for a larger size?!? Sign. me. up. Meet Littlest Sidekick Outfitters, now on Kickstarter, hoping to get kids in...
View ArticleOakiwear Boots for Women *New*
Oakiwear has been one of our favorite makers of kids’ gear for a few years now….but just this year they expanded to include some boots for women. We were given the opportunity to test our some of their...
View ArticleM.A.P. Shoes for Kids
Kids are forever in motion, adventuring and playing. It’s what we (usually) love about them, right? I am continually inspired and in awe of their energy and zest for life. And M.A.P. Footwear (which,...
View ArticleIntroducing STRIPES!
I have had my eye on Stripes Gear for literally years now. I am SO excited to tell you about them now…and use them this winter for the whole family. This post is your introduction. Watch for their...
View ArticleTaking Pictures While Hiking Made Easier
One of the parts of hiking with kids that’s really tough is that I seem to be always hauling way more than I plan to….which makes it especially difficult if I want to be taking pictures of any kind...
View ArticleKids Sleeping Bag Round-Up
Let’s chat about kids sleeping bags….. Hang tight, this post is HUGE (and we hope very comprehensive!) When people think about taking kids camping, their biggest concern is almost always how are...
View ArticleHow to Keep Babies Warm
So, this post isn’t JUST about keeping babies warm in the winter, but really all kids. It’s the question I get most often from parents – how do we keep kids warm and happy outside? After 4 kids (which...
View Article12 Days of Giveaways Day 5: Dress Kids for Winter
**Check here to keep up with all the giveaways for our 12 Days of Gear Giveaways Event!** We get more questions on a regular basis about how to keep kids warm in the winter than anything else. We get...
View Article12 Days of Gear Giveaways Day 6: Skiing and Winter
**Check here to keep up with all the giveaways for our 12 Days of Gear Giveaways Event!** I am SO excited about the giveaways we have for you today! Because we LOVE playing in snow around here and we...
View ArticleStop the Mitten Wars!
Ah, the mitten wars. The epic battle between every outdoor loving parent and every strong-willed child. These kids have absolutely no use for us trying to restrain them in such mundane things as...
View ArticleBig Agnes Duster 15° Review
When it comes to our outdoor gear, we like to have the best products that we can. This of course applies to our sleeping gear as well, no one wants to have a bad night of sleep after they just spent...
View ArticleChaos Fairy Creations Forager Pockets
We have been testing out these forager pockets by Chaos Fairy Creations, and they have been an instant hit! While they will really shine in snow-free seasons we’ve been finding a multitude of uses for...
View ArticleThe Girly Girls Guide to Glamming Gear
Glamming gear for (outdoor) girly girls is an art form, one that can and must be passed down to the next generation of gear heads. Sometimes it includes expansive DIY projects and sometimes it’s as...
View ArticleBest Sun Hats for Kids
It’s time to be sure your little ones have their head covered and are learning to wear their hats consistently (easier said than done, I know!) We’ve rounded up our favorite sun hats. There are TONS of...
View Article10 Best Sleeping Bags for Kids
When people think about taking kids camping, their biggest concern is almost always how are people going to sleep (and WILL sleep actually happen???) And with good reason – it’s hard for kids to do...
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