Bribing Kids to Learn About the World
Bribery is a parents best friend. Whether it’s “just eat 5 more bites and you can have desert” or “if you get your homework done …
Ideas
The Making of Epic Adventures - Exploring Canyonlands
So do you have memories of trips while you were growing up that are so vivid that years later you relive them over and over again? Do …
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Prepare your camping gear for winter storage
With fall well upon us, and the first snow expected any day, it’s almost time to say goodbye to another season of camping (don’t worry, …
Balancing School and Outdoor Play
This last month has been a whirlwind around here. Mason just started first grade and it’s been a MAJOR adjustment for the whole family. You …
How to Build a Treehouse Part 2: Planning
As you read in part one of our treehouse series Part 1: Getting Inspired a simple treehouse wasn’t going to cut it for us. So now we had …
Great Gear for Outdoor Babies
Yes, baby is totally on the brain around here. We’re busy getting everything ready for #3. Mostly, we’re overwhelmed by the massive amount of stuff …
Anticipation: One of a Parents Most Powerful Tools
Everywhere you look, everywhere you go, anticipation is in the air right now. With Christmas right around the corner, everything seems to be screaming “get …
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Hiking with kids...20 tips to combat whining
No matter who you are, or where you go, chances are you are if you hike with your kids, you’re going to encounter whining. I’m …
Backpacking with kids part 4: Tips for the trail
As you take kids off the beaten path, your going to expect adventure, chaos and challenges. Our three day trip was full of the unexpected, …
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Why Bring the Kids?
Why bring the kids? Really, the question you should be asking is why not bring the kids! To us, bringing the kids is a way …