All too often I see tykes out hiking in sandals, sneakers or flip flops. It’s great if parents want to hike in those types of footwear but tykes should be wearing appropriate shoes or boots. Tykes want to jump, climb, scramble, scurry and run all over the place. Sandals, flip flops and even sneakers… (read more)
Do you have a piece of clothing that you wear all the time? Do you have a piece of clothing that you are totally attached to? Is it your go to piece for practically everything? I have never had a piece of clothing like that until I wore the Ibex Carrie FZ Hoody.… (read more)
Photo courtesy of coolholidaygraphics.com Remember when you were younger and your Easter Basket was filled with chocolate bunnies, creamed eggs, jelly beans, plastic eggs filled with all sorts of other sugary treats and a few toys camouflaged among the sweetness? You’d go on a scavenger hunt looking for eggs you dyed and decorated… (read more)
The days are warming up, flowers are blooming and if you are like me you are itching to get outside and play. Now is the time to start planning a camping trip, if you haven’t done so already. Maybe you are a first time camper with your tyke and you need a bit… (read more)
There are two pieces of gear that MUST be comfortable when hiking. Do you know what they are? If not, here ya go. Boots and a backpack. If your boots or your backpack or maybe both are not comfortable during your outdoor adventure you are going to be…m i s e r a b… (read more)
Lotions, oils, sprays, wipes…there are so many choices for sunscreen application it’s hard to decide what’s best, what’s easiest and what’s the fastest. Trying to put sunscreen on a squirmy toddler and not leave any areas exposed is not easy. That’s why I’ve been using MD Mom’s sunscreen wipes since J-Man was an infant.… (read more)
Spring is fast approaching, at least for most of us. I hear Alaska is still bitter cold with tons and tons of snow. If you are in the lower 48 then Spring is probably right around the corner. Now is a perfect time to start planning some of those adventures you want to do… (read more)
I’m on a bit of a hiatus until the opening of our gallery, March 4th. I’ll be posting sporadically as time permits. Until then here are a handful of some of my favorite posts from the past: Safety Precautions: http://wp.me/pNfdk-5z My Adventurous Ways Have Changed: http://wp.me/pNfdk-AC What Age Can I Take My Tyke Hiking: http://wp.me/pNfdk-z6 Successful… (read more)
An oldie but goodie… I talk a lot about getting outside, playing outdoors and getting out in nature, but it isn’t always that easy. For some, stepping out the door isn’t necessarily stepping into nature. Especially, if you are an urban dweller. If you live in the city surrounded by big buildings, asphalt and concrete… (read more)
A good coat is an essential winter item for your tyke. This outer layer is what keeps your tyke protected from the elements. You want your tyke to stay dry, warm and allow their skin and clothes to breath. J-Man has had the opportunity to wear The North Face Toddler Insulated 30X coat in… (read more)
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