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Category: FAVORITE GEAR
Growing Healthy Habits Outdoors
Have you ever dreamed of weaving your love of the outdoors into the fabric of your family’s well-being? Nurturing healthy habits goes far beyond exercise, which is often our first thought when it comes to well-being. For me, healthy habits revolve around fostering a vibrant connection with nature, igniting a love for movement, and nourishing…
Best Rain Gear for Outdoor Kids
We’ve asked everyone we know for their rain gear recommendations and put together a great list of the best rain gear for kids to keep them warm and dry this spring. Keep this list on hand any time you’re in the market for new rain boots, rain jackets, rain suits, and accessories. We’ve included all…
The Ultimate Guide to Canoe Camping with Kids
If you’ve ever dreamed of combining your love of canoeing with camping in the wilderness, you’re in for a treat. Today, Anthony Quill (of From Tent to Takeoff), a passionate outdoorsy Minnesota dad, is here sharing his insights and experiences canoe camping with kids. In this comprehensive guide, he’s included everything you need to know…
What I Learned From My First Backpacking Trip with Kids
If you love camping, hiking, and a challenge, backpacking is the next step! Backpacking with kids can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging if you’re not adequately prepared. But, where do you even begin? Today, St. Louis mom of three, Steph Hampton is here to share her family’s recent…
How to Use a Pocket Microscope
What do dead bugs, pine needles, worms, and sand have in common? Maybe you should add soil, bark, and pond water to that list. And that’s only the beginning. All these things, and more, may find their way into your kids’ hands and under the lens of a pocket microscope while on a nature walk.…
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…
Best Kids’ Winter Boots
We rounded up the highest-rated and most recommended kids’ winter boots on the market and put them to the test! And we’re sharing our recommendations for the best winter boots for kids with you! Leslie Alvis, an Ohio mom of four, let her kids put a dozen of the best winter snow boots through the…
Mountain Biking Basics & the Best Mountain Bikes for Kids
Mountain biking is a great way to get kids outside, active, and taking healthy risks. Mountain biking has become a very popular sport, which can be done nearly anywhere. Today, Michelle Garret, California mom and founder of Wonder Club Explorers, is here with all the basic info you need to know to get started mountain…
Best Outdoor Swings For Kids
From simple and small to complex and engaging, there are so many options out there for kids’ swings. However, not all swings are equal and there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a swing for your kids. Finding the best outdoor swing for kids can be challenging. Luckily for us, Illinois mom…
Tips for Kayaking with Kids & the Best Kids’ Kayak
If your kids love the water as much as mine do, a kayak is a great addition to your outdoor adventure gear. Not only are kayaks easy for kids to use, but they’re also a great way to get outside and explore! Whether you’re kayaking on a lake, pond, river, bay, or open ocean, kayaking…
Best Kids Hiking Shoes
Hiking is one of the most accessible and fun outdoor adventures for kids and families. You usually don’t need to go far to go for a hike, making it a great quick and easy activity for most families to do with little prep work or planning. But, gear-wise, what do you need to go hiking?…
RV Camping with Kids: Tips for Success from Full-Time RV Moms
If you’ve ever been curious about RV camping with your kids and family, this post is for you! We are sharing the top tips for how to have a successful family RV camping experience, from three full-time RV moms. In this post, Leslie Alvis, an Ohio mom of 4, put together a huge post filled…
Ultimate Camping Gear List for Families
Packing for a camping trip with the family sounds a bit overwhelming and intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be! Today, Lissy Perna, Cape Cod mom of 2, put together this ultimate family camping gear checklist to help make packing for your next trip quick and easy! She covers everything from the camping essentials to…
Ultimate List of Outdoor Gear for Kids
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…