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January 31, 2024

Practical Tips for Getting Kids Outside in the Winter

Embracing the winter season with kids in tow can be a chilly challenge. But kids (and their parents) need time outside during the winter, just as much as any other time of year. There are so many amazing benefits of spending time outside together during the winter season. Today, Teri Walzenbach, Washington mom of two, is here to share her invaluable tips, tricks, and family-favorite outdoor adventures that will have you and your little ones eagerly…

Best Kids’ Winter Boots

In FAVORITE GEAR, SKI/SNOW, WINTER

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 wringer! She’s here with recommendations and reviews of how the boots stood up and what they liked about each pair….

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March 15, 2023

Cross Country Skiing with Kids

In FAMILY TRAVEL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SKI/SNOW, WINTER

Cross-country skiing with kids is a great way to get outside in the winter months, explore your area, and get physically active! And it’s easier to get started than you might think! Today, Executive Team member and California mom of three, Araceli Gonzalez, is here sharing her family’s recent experience cross-country skiing for the first time! Araceli’s family took a cross-country skiing lesson with the experts at Wylder Hope Valley and is here passing on…

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May 19, 2022

Snowboarding with Kids at Bolton Valley Resort

In FAMILY TRAVEL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SKI/SNOW, WINTER

Snowboarding is a really fun, active, and challenging way to get kids outside during the winter months. Today, Chelsea Furlong, a Virginia Beach teacher, photographer, and mom of two skateboarding kids is here to share her family’s recent experience at Bolton Valley Resort in Richmond, Vermont, learning how to snowboard. She gives us a great overview of the property, the process of getting outfitted, and all the amazing amenities this gorgeous ski resort has to…

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January 30, 2022

Beginner’s Guide to Downhill Skiing with Kids

In OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SKI/SNOW, WINTER

Downhill skiing is a super fun and active winter activity for the whole family. Skiing is also a sport that kids can start learning at a very young age. Today, Sarah Warburton, mom of two raising her daughters in the Alps, is here today with all you need to know to get started downhill skiing with kids. She’s sharing her knowledge and experience teaching kids to ski, with all you need to know about what…

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January 13, 2022

Gear Review: Best Kids’ Gloves and Mittens for Outdoor Play

In FAVORITE GEAR, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SKI/SNOW, WINTER

With the winter cold always comes the battle over wrangling my kids into gloves or mittens. Over the years, we’ve gone through countless pairs of kids’ gloves – from the cheap ones grabbed at my local Target to the expensive ones that I special ordered from the best gear companies. As you can imagine, not all gloves are created equal. Some actually keep my kids’ hands warm and dry, while others got tossed in the…

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March 26, 2021

Family Travel: Vista Verde Ranch, Colorado

In FAMILY TRAVEL, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SKI/SNOW, WINTER

Are you looking for an unforgettable family vacation? Want to find a place full of memorable outdoor adventures for the entire family? Are you craving a luxurious guest ranch experience while you enjoy the beauty of a traditional dude ranch? We’ve found the perfect place. Today, Araceli Gonzalez, a California mom of three, is going to introduce you to Vista Verde Ranch. Vista Verde Ranch is located just north of Steamboat Springs in Colorado and…

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February 23, 2021

60+ Indoor & Outdoor Snow Day Activities for Kids

In OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, OUTDOORS INSIDE, SKI/SNOW, WINTER

Snow days are the stuff of childhood dreams! A whole day off school to play in the snow sounds great to most kids. But, snow days are not always easy for parents. Many times, parents still have to work or take care of things around the house. While we’re all about getting kids OUTSIDE, we also know that sometimes you also need INDOOR games and activities to do when going outside isn’t possible. Today, we’re…

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February 12, 2021

Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing with Kids

In FAVORITE GEAR, HIKE, INFORMATION, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SKI/SNOW, WINTER

Do you dread winter? Feel like you’re trapped inside with wild kiddos because winter activities take a lot of preparation, skill, time, or money? We have some great news for you! There is a simple winter activity that requires just a few resources and will inspire you and your children to get outdoors, enjoying the winter, and getting your family much-needed exercise and fresh air. Today, Creative Team member Ashley Greenhalgh, Nevada mom of two,…

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March 7, 2018

48 Hours in Banff National Park with Kids

In FAMILY TRAVEL, LOCAL GEMS, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SKI/SNOW, WINTER

Banff National Park is Canada’s oldest national park, comprised of 6,641 square kilometers of unparalleled mountain scenery nestled in the heart of the magnificent Canadian Rockies. Banff is home to world-class skiing and snowboarding, the emerald waters of Lake Louise and the breath-taking towering jagged peaks lining the Icefields Parkway. Today we are thrilled to have local mom and outdoor adventurist, Krista, here to take us on a 48 adventure through Banff National Park, with her 4 year-old…

The Perfect Snow Day

In OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, SKI/SNOW, WINTER

With the groundhog seeing his shadow and predicting six more weeks of winter, I thought it might be a nice change of pace to put a hold on the winter-bashing and share a beautiful post, written and photographed by the amazing Angie Mahlke, all about embracing your inner child this winter and having a perfect snow day with your kids. We know winter can be a tough time for parents – with temperatures plummeting outside,…

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SKI/SNOW

Practical Tips for Getting Kids Outside in the Winter

Best Kids’ Winter Boots

Cross Country Skiing with Kids

Snowboarding with Kids at Bolton Valley Resort

Beginner’s Guide to Downhill Skiing with Kids

Gear Review: Best Kids’ Gloves and Mittens for Outdoor Play

Family Travel: Vista Verde Ranch, Colorado

60+ Indoor & Outdoor Snow Day Activities for Kids

Beginner’s Guide to Snowshoeing with Kids

48 Hours in Banff National Park with Kids

The Perfect Snow Day

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