I am participating in an influencer program on behalf of Claritin®. This program is paid for by the makers of Claritin® and I have received compensation for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own. Helping Your Family Deal with Allergies Allergies have always been a struggle in my family. I’ve spent a good part of my life sniffling and sneezing during certain seasons. As a family Read more
You can imagine how Go Adventure Mom was excited to hear about GoPro Mountain Games, right? They sound so similar, I was thrilled to learn more about them and what they're doing in the world. Stay tuned though because in just a few short weeks, I will be interviewing one of the guys from GoPro Mountain Games on the podcast. What are the GoPro Mountain Games? Well, Read more
Recently, we added a new dog to our family. What can I say? We’re in love! Adding a new dog to the family is a big deal. You may be in the stage of picking out the perfect dog breed for your family. Here is how to pick out the perfect dog breed for your family. Do your research Don’t try and pick a random breed of Read more
Tips for Spending the Day at the Park as a Family With a busy schedule these days, it can be hard to get the whole family to the park. The kids have sports, mom and dad have work, there is dinner, and just not enough time in the day. However, parks are what make memories, so it’s important to get the whole family to the park. Read more
This episode is all about being an outsider! Our guest Melanie has worked on a publication by KUHL Clothing called The Outsider, sharing stories of innovators who embody and embrace fearless independence and rebellion. Melanie and their team traveled the Outlaw Trail to capture the stories of visionary talents who surpass the ordinary to create the extraordinary. As outsiders, we know that the outdoors plays a Read more
What You Should be Eating: Superfoods Most of us have good intentions about what we plan on putting in our bodies. In all honesty, what you think is healthy, could totally not be healthy at all. When it comes to what you should be eating, let’s focus on superfoods. If you’re a moderately active person, you should be consuming plenty of these superfoods to keep up Read more
Have you ever lugged a heavy cooler down to the beach, or your campsite by yourself? It’s not easy stretching your arms around the cooler, as you awkwardly try to peer around it to see where you are walking. Then, an hour or two later, you sneak your hand inside the lid to grab an ice cold beverage, only to find that half of your Read more
How to Use Walking the Dog as Exercise Are you looking to get more exercise in with your dog? Walking is the perfect exercise to use with your dog. You both get out of the house, get some sun, and get to experience the city or town you live in a little more. Here is how to use walking the dog as exercise. We love Read more
Meghan Fitzgerald of Tinkergarten Tinkergarten is on a mission to elevate childhood, bringing families together in a natural place in their community for classes where kids learn through play. Each class becomes a tight-knit group of children and adults who learn together through well-designed, outdoor play-based activities. Meghan Fitzgerald co-founded Tinkergarten with her husband and is here to tell us all about it. Tinkergarten highlights the importance Read more
Thermarest Tent What if you could camp in comfort? Tents from Thermarest allow you to do just this. The thing I love about these tents is that they are easy to set up. However, they are also luxurious and spacious. Just because your camping, it doesn’t mean you can’t have everything you want or/need in a tent. Easy set up Tents from Thermarest are so simple that one Read more
As a Colorado mom, it is common to transition from the grocery store and children's play dates to the outdoors. Finding the right clothes and shoes to make the transition, while not looking grungy, can be challenging. Luckily, Xero shoes provides an easy transition, without the clunkiness of an average hiking boot. Xero shoes is a brand that focuses on connecting our feet with nature. While Read more
Year of the Bird One of my earliest memories is feeding birds in my grandparent’s yard. My love of birds started there and now I share that experience with my own children. Birds are an important part of our ecosystem, they inspire art and music, and are a simple way to connect with the outside world. You may have heard the phrase, ‘The Year of the Read more
Life Changing Journals Let’s take a step back from life for a second. Is there something that’s stressing you out? It’s time to go back to the basics. A time where things were simpler and the daily tasks of life weren’t as stressful as they are now. I want to introduce you to a line of life changing journals. Journals that will make make you Read more
Shop for Summer Sandals Get excited ladies and gentlemen because sandal season is in the air! With the whole family needing sandals, it can be hard to know what to look for when buying sandals.Sandals are everything during the spring and summer months. They’re quick to put on and perfect for warmer weather. Check out this guide to buying sandals, so you know exactly what to Read more
San Diego is known for its sunshine and beaches. There are some true hidden educational pieces hidden! My husband and I just visited San Diego this past February and I have to admit that we had a great time. Visiting San Diego and taking the time to visit these museums was a great idea. I want to share just a handful of museums to visit, Read more
PODCAST: Gabrielle Balkan is a writer and editor, mostly of children's books, living in Brooklyn, New York. Some of her titles include 50 Cities in the U.S.A., Book of Bones, and The 50 States. In addition to writing children's books, she's also worked at Scholastic, and spends plenty of time in classrooms as an author! She joins us on the Go Adventure Mom podcast for our Read more