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April 1, 2023

Gear Review: Burley Encore X Bike Trailer & Double Stroller

As a parent, finding ways to spend quality time with your children can be challenging, especially when it comes to outdoor activities. However, with the Burley Encore X bike trailer for kids, you can enjoy a fun biking adventure with your little ones without having to worry about their safety. The Burley Encore X is a top-of-the-line bike trailer that boasts exceptional durability, comfort, and versatility. In this blog post, we’ll be reviewing the Burley…

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August 22, 2022

Ultimate List of Outdoor Gear for Kids

In BIKE, CAMP, FAVORITE GEAR, HIKE

It’s no secret that when it comes to outfitting our kids for the great outdoors, the options are endless, and the choices can get overwhelming. While we all know that a box and a pile of sticks can allow for endless hours of unstructured entertainment, that’s not going to keep kids warm or safe when exploring. When we’re ready to take our adventures past the front yard and to the next level, what outdoor gear…

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June 9, 2022

How to Get Started Rock Climbing With Kids

In CLIMB, FAVORITE GEAR, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Are you looking for a fun, challenging, and active way to spend time together as a family? Want to help your kids develop problem-solving skills, boost their confidence, and increase their concentration? Then rock climbing might just be your new favorite family activity! Today, youth climbing coach and Washington mom of 4, RyAnn Peverly shares everything you need to know to get started rock climbing with your kids. She’ll go over all the gear you…

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April 18, 2022

Best Outdoor Toys for Kids

In FAVORITE GEAR, GIFT GUIDE, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Kids (and adults) need fresh air, sunshine, and time outdoors to play and recharge, but outdoor adventures don’t have to be far from home. Outdoor spaces like your own backyard can easily be turned into super fun play areas for kids with a few of these awesome outdoor toys, playsets, games, activities, and more. We know there are a lot of options out there, so we got feedback from our team and online community about…

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April 8, 2022

Make Biking Fun: 30+ Accessories for Kids’ Bikes

In BIKE, FAVORITE GEAR, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Biking is a fun outdoor activity for kids and a great way to get kids active and support their independence. Riding a bike is also a great way to teach your child about their surroundings and make them more mindful of their neighborhood and location. If you want to take your biking fun to the next level, here are some cool gadgets, gizmos, and accessories for kids’ bikes. We’re sharing 30+ fun and creative ideas…

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hiking with kids 10 essentials backpacks

April 27, 2021

10 Hiking Essentials for Families

In FAVORITE GEAR, HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Have you heard of the concept of the 10 essentials for hiking? It’s a basic gear list that attempts to prepare you for all the things that could possibly happen while out hiking. The list is composed of items in ten categories, to cover everything you may need out on a hiking adventure. And hiking with kids is definitely an adventure! Today, Creative Team member and Arkansas mom of 2, Nichole Holze walks us through…

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November 7, 2017

Gear Review: See Kai Run Boots

In FAVORITE GEAR, HIKE

This post was sponsored by See Kai Run. The boots were provided as post compensation and for review purposes. All opinions expressed and photos herein belong to the authors and photographers, as noted below. This post may contain affiliate links. Winter is coming! Getting your kids outside during the winter months is not only important for their physical health, but for their mental health as well. The winter months provide different ways of moving our bodies, such…

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November 1, 2017

Gear Review: Schwinn Amplify & Circuit Bicycles

In BIKE, FAVORITE GEAR, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

This post was sponsored by Schwinn Bicycles. Bikes were provided as post compensation and for review purposes. All opinions expressed and photos herein belong to the author. This has been a year of big changes at our house, especially for my son, Mac (5). Not only did he start kindergarten, but he got rid of his bicycle training wheels, learned to swim without floaties, bait his own hook and got to go hunting with daddy for…