It was time, at last. Growing up on the Missouri River in South Dakota, I miss having water recreation in my life. This summer my youngest was 7 years old,…
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Storing Your Outdoor Equipment ~ the Challenge… and Solution
The following article was sponsored by Guardian Storage. Been eyeballing that kayak or SUP board every time you go to REI, but walk away sadly shaking your head when you…
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Plan a Terrific Family Adventure Trip to Colorado Springs
This post has been sponsored by Colorado Springs CVB. All photo credits VisitCOS.com. Located just south of the Denver metro area, Colorado Springs is a remarkable family travel destination. Its…
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My Epic End-of-School Picnic Fail
I’m not proud of this parenting moment which occurred just last night. But I will say some of the sting was removed by a friend recently sharing a hilarious Jen…
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5 Tips for Adding Fun to Your Family Hike
I’m so happy about the longer, warmer days lately! Excitement is running high, to get outside and play. We just had an awesome weekend of exploring and hiking, inspired by…
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Vail, Colorado is a Fun Getaway… Even Without Skiing
Vail Things To Do Most think of Vail as a skiing destination. But this Colorado mountain town can also deliver a fantastic “off season” family vacation. Plus, when you visit…
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Best Colorado Festivals and Health Fairs in Spring & Summer
There is no other place on the planet like Colorado! We’ve got it all… from colorful mountains and rock formations, to cities that seem to be built on top of…
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8 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day … EVERY Day With Kids!
I realize Earth Day was yesterday. But I was too busy planting trees to blog! 🙂 It got me thinking pretty much the same thing I think every year around the…
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How to Keep Insects Away From Your House
The following is a contributed post from a blog partner. Insects in your home – how to solve the problem There is no way you can avoid coming into contact…
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Best Women’s Outdoor & Travel Gear for Spring
The days are getting longer. The birds are starting to sing. And your favorite outdoor and travel brands are all starting to release new, crazy cool things! Aaah…. Spring! Don’t…