There are days that getting my kids to agree to a hike is like pulling teeth. You'd think they never had a fun hike in their lives (which isn't true, just to be clear ;). I beg and plead and maybe even cry because I need that time outside. I hype up the place we're going and who's meeting us there. I bribe them with treats in their packs. But to no avail; they don't want to go ... until I bust ...
Having Kids Increased My Appreciation of the Outdoors
My husband and I have always been passionate about the outdoors and the environment. Our appreciation of the trails and land has become significantly greater since becoming parents. Unfortunately, the amount of excuses that we have for not practicing trail stewardship has also increased. However, we try not to let that stop us. My younge...
One of the biggest challenges I face during a Hike it Baby 30 challenge is not the miles, but rather the hungry faces at the end of the day. Did I forget dinner prep? Oops! Looks like it's time for sandwiches again. Recently, I switched over to meal planning. Not only meal planning, but meal planning for the whole month. It changed my life. My biggest problem now is remembering to defrost or ex...
Kid complaining that they are bored? Have you tried everything to help get your children out of the house and active? Make something fun for them! This article will provide you with a few ideas to get your children outside and active.
It is a great activity to do with your kids, siblings, or friends, and is fun for all ages! So head outside and have some fun at the park. Avoid boredom by get...
Winter is upon us, and as much as this weather makes us want to hibernate and never leave the house again, at some point, we have to venture out in the cold. And that might mean bringing baby with us, too. Babywearing is a great way to keep babies safe, dry, and warm in winter weather. Here's everything you need to know about layering when babywearing in the cold.
Basics of Layering
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You wake up in the morning and go through your normal routine. It’s going to be a good day- you’re ready to adventure and explore with the kids and enjoy all the beauty that the summer has to offer. Before you get dressed, you decide to check the weather: “Alexa, what’s the weather today?” “Today, there will be sunny weather with a high of 90 degrees Fahrenhe...
Winters can be hard on trails. Many will need both cleanup and maintenance come springtime. You can contact your local or state park system to see if they have anything planned, or you can plan your own trail cleanup hike with your Hike it Baby branch! Hike it Baby offers lots of information on organizing a trail cleanup, and safety is a consideration when participating in a trail cleanup. Some...
Happy Babywearing Month!
Each year people all over the world celebrate babywearing during the month of October! Not only is the sense of community around babywearing heightened, expanded, and enjoyed, but there is also a focus is spreading babywearing magic with others. Caregivers everywhere share their babywearing stories, introduce others to the joys and benefits of babywearing, and the cu...
It's midday and I am sitting in Yosemite in the campground while Mason naps in the trailer peacefully. A warm breeze blows gently across the campground and rustles the the wall of our pop up shower tent.
Mark has gone for a hike without us to get his hardcore on. After a beautiful 9 mile trek to Vernal Falls with Mason yesterday, I am happy to wait it out here in the campground and take a brea...
There was once a time when camping was a simple thing for my husband and me. Load up your gear in a backpack and hit the trail. The lighter, the better. Once, he even rigged up a used tuna fish can, punched holes in it, poured in white gas and that was our stove for heating water for dehydrated food packets. Then we had a baby.
While you can hang tough and go with minimal when you have a baby,...
