Hi Adventure Moms! July marked the beginning of a new journey for my family...potty training! As expected with any non-eager two year old, the first two weeks of potty training were filled with messes, tears and at-home happy hours for mom and dad. Luckily two weeks in we were able to go out to playgrounds, grocery stores and libraries. I am now eager to make the next Read more
If you can make it past the 9 months of dark and frigid winter (well almost 9 months), you can find a wealth of fun and family friendly things to do in Minneapolis. Even though I grew up in Minnesota, when I thought to bring my family and 2 year old to the city, I wasn't sure what to do. Here were our top adventures: Read more
Disclaimer: I was invited to attend an event hosted by Marco Polo to learn more bout the app. All options and content are my own. Marco Polo Video Walkie Talkie I would never take back being a mom. However, I’m sure a lot of you could agree that it’s hard to find a free moment in motherhood. Mothers are running around from the moment they wake Read more
National Parks of the USA with Kate Siber Kate Siber is the author of National Parks of the USA, a beautiful, large-format, fully illustrated book which looks at national parks across the USA. It earned the title of #1 New Release in Children’s Camping Books on Amazon! After sharing about how she got into writing as a kid, Kate tells us all about the book and what’s Read more
Want to rock this summer with bold colored shades? Or maybe you want to keep it chill with traditional shades. Either way, Tifosi Optics has a custom sunglasses portal to design your very own pair of sunglasses - just in time for summer. I like these because they are affordable sunglasses so you can wear them out in the water, paddle boarding, water skiing, on Read more
Last week we shared Colin O'Brady's story of overcoming adversity and climbing the highest peaks in each state We are happy to report that this past Friday night and early Saturday morning, Colin O’Brady successfully climbed Kings Peak. The ascent started at 11:30 PM on Friday night. The total climb took about 10 hours. He is nearly finished in the process of climbing the 50 tallest Read more
UPDATE 7/13/2018 3:00 PM MST: Colin is scheduled to arrive at the King Peaks parking lot tonight (FRIDAY) and will hike through the night. The hike is except to take about 10 hours. Feel free to join him tonight or at the trail head after his decent. #50HP What if you could meet someone that would change your life in a good way? Meet Colin O’Brady, Colin O’Brady Read more
Riverton,Wyoming When we were in Riverton, Wyoming, it was such an amazing sight. I loved the drive and seeing the plains and mountains in the distance. I was surprised that this area only a short 5-6 hour drive from Salt Lake City. Our first stop in Wind River Country was Riverton. TRAILHEAD We met with Wind River's liaison Casey and ate at the Trailhead Restaurant. It gave us a Read more
Why Moms Can Benefit from Hobbies When you have a family, it can be difficult to find time for yourself. You’re constantly driving your kids about, cooking dinner and cleaning the house four or five times a day. Hobbies are something which a lot of people hope to start up, but it can be difficult to find the time and the right activity. If you are Read more
Fear of Shining with Talese Fernbach We all do a lot of things that keep us from keeping our potential and shining and going where we want to go. Do you find yourself shrinking from your own light? Do you have a fear of shining? I know I sure do. Today’s guest is Talese Fernbach of Inner Mind Fitness. Talese is a Sport Psychology Consultant and a Read more
Lemon and Chamomile Bath Salts Here's a fun recipe to make with your kids this summer. It uses some simple ingredients and essential oil. Yields: 3 cups INGREDIENTS 2 cups epson salt 1 cup dead sea salt (or other coarse salt) 1/4 cup baking soda 10-12 drops lemon essential oil (order here) 10-12 drops chamomile essential oil (order here) 4-5 drops yellow soap colorant DIRECTIONS 1. Add both salts and the baking soda to Read more
Things to do in Kemmerer, Wyoming Have you ever thought of visiting the great state of Wyoming? Well, we did and we had a blast. One of the cities that we spent some time in is Kemmerer, Wyoming. This was one of my first visits to the state of Wyoming and it was everything I was expecting and more. Here are some things to do in Read more
Hidden Travel Treasures of Dubois Wyoming Traveling is an amazing of ours. However, we like to switch it up and get out of Utah every now and again. One place I have been eyeing is Dubois, Wyoming. This is an awesome place to visit with plenty of hidden travel treasures. You will want to hit up these places while visiting Dubois, Wyoming. Bitterroot Ranch What kind of ranch Read more
What to Look for in a Kid’s Summer Shoe That Works for all Your Adventures When it comes to choosing a shoe for your kids this summer, your mind is probably spinning. There are so many options out there for summer shoes! It’s important that you know what to look for in a kid’s summer shoe. We partnered with Merrell Kids and tested out their Hydro Read more
Happy Summer! We hope you are having a great time with your kids and staying hydrated! As part of the 365 Mile Challenge, we're kicking off a mini-challenge called “Kids Moving Miles!” We'd love to have you join us! It’s a response to parents, but most importantly, KIDS who want in too. And since our larger goal is “families outside and healthy”, we couldn’t ignore that plea AND Read more