Why Your Marriage Needs a Vacation
Does your marriage need a vacation? No, not a vaction FROM your marriage A vacation FOR your marriage. Have you ...
5 Tips to Get Your Kids to Play Outside Even When It’s Super Hot
“It’s too hot outside to play!” We’ve all heard it before. Shoot, I bet we’ve all said it before too. ...
I want my kids to FAIL!
When did fail become a forbidden 4-letter word? Somehow, our society has it in their heads that failing is a ...
Top Outdoor Toys for Elementary Age Kids
Elementary school age kids are at the perfect age to really start exploring on their own. Check out these ...
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 ...
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 ...
Bringing Kids on Multi-day Raft Trips – Desolation Canyon Trip Report
Adventure, lizards, swimming, exploring, sand, and undistracted parents…what more could a kid want. For that matter, what more could I want ...
10 Things to Do Outside on a Rainy Day
Don’t let a little rain stop your adventures outside. Keep the whole family happy by throwing on a jacket or ...
5 Tips for Keeping your Family Active in the Winter
Check out our guest post on parkvisitor.com here. Find some great ideas to beat the cold and get you and ...
Naptime is NOT Sacred!
Okay, we finally said it! We’ve been thinking it for years and now finally have the guts to say it ...
Bringing your kids on adventures. Selfish or Smart?
When I got pregnant with Mason, it would be pretty safe to say that Andrew and I had been seriously ...
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 ...
5 tips for Road Trip Survival with Kids
With Christmas just around the corner, we know that many of you will be spending some serious time traveling to ...
5 Tips for Rock Climbing Safely with kids
A few days ago, Andrew and I took Mason rock climbing at our rec center. He was so crazy excited. ...