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
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
VISIT NEW ORLEANS Family Friendly New Orleans Last year we spent spring break in New Orleans with our kids, and had the best time. New Orleans is a dynamic, and gorgeous city, full of history and a little rough around the edges. Although it is known for Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street and wonderful cuisine, there are many family-friendly activities in and around New Orleans. Here are my Read more
Hiking Yellow Knolls Utah A few weeks ago my family was in St. George, UT for a quick getaway. We found a hike that is perfect for families. Yellow Knolls hike is in Red Cliff Desert Reserve and the trail head is a quick drive from downtown St. George. The Yellow Knolls trail head has plenty of parking, and we never saw any hikers or cars. Read more
Playing in the Snow Playing in the snow is a must for most kids. Seeing the white stuff fall from the sky is amazing! It’s so amazing that your kids need to get out there and experience it firsthand. Here are some tips for when you allow your kids to play in the snow. Dress warm When playing out in the snow, the first step in dressing warm! Read more
Outdoor Family Ski School Skiing is a great way to get out and enjoy the winter weather, but it can seem intimidating or even dangerous. Not to worry! Our guest today is Alyssa Erickson from the Online Family Ski School. As you’ll find out, learning to ski doesn’t start on the hill. There’s lots to learn ahead of time to make sure your experience is a great Read more
Understanding Popular Parenting Styles and How To Use Them The cool thing about parenting is that you can do it as you wish! You don’t have to follow anyone else’s guidelines. There are things out there called parenting styles. Some genius went through and took the most popular ways of parenting together and called them parenting styles. I wanted to breakdown these parenting styles with you, Read more
This is our fifth year during a holiday gift guide! We know you'd rather be out with your kids enjoying time together. We are so pleased with these exciting products. These products are chosen by things that we use in our day-to-day lives and we recommend these products only if they meet the standard You can find products for active families Like four kids balance bike that is ergonomically Read more
The Difference 1 Year Makes Hello! I am beyond excited to join the GAM team as an ambassador. As a working mom, it can feel challenging to connect with other moms and get practical tips for getting outdoors across work, naps and meal times. My daughter is turning 2 this week and during our hike this past weekend, I was reflecting on how different she is Read more
Daniels Summit By Troy Pattee Sometimes I’ll drive by a place and say to myself, “I need to stop and check that out next time I’m in the area.” Daniels Summit Lodge is one of those places. Whenever I pass it I excitedly make a mental note to stop in sometime soon. Unfortunately for me those mental notes are stored in a mind that regularly forgets to pick up eggs Read more
Why LEGO are the Perfect Toy for Learning If you have kids, you probably have some form of LEGO in your home. This magnificent toy has become an important part of our lives, which is why I wanted to share about it. LEGO isn’t just any toy that kids shift to the side and forget about. When playing with LEGO, kids can use their imagination and Read more
I am one blessed mom in the fact that my kids love to read. I do not have to beg them to read, you will find them doing it all on their own. To keep up their love for reading, I decided to create a cozy reading nook for them. If your child loves reading or you want to get them excited about reading, check Read more
This is a hosted posted, all opinions are 100% my own! This summer, I’m traveling across the Midwest to find various vacationing options perfect for families. Our last trip brought us to Wisconsin Dells! We have four kids and the drive from our house was around 4.5 hours. We live by South Bend, Indiana. The total cost for tolls was around $12.50. We have been to the Read more
How many of you have seen those adorable fairy gardens floating around? I have seen them and so have my children. We all agreed that this would make a fun project for everyone in the family. Together, we brain stormed ideas and came up with some fun ones! If you’re up for the challenge, check out these ideas for making a fairy garden with your Read more
I received a free media pass and a media rate for my hotels in exchange for my opinion. All opinions are 100% my own! 10 days ago, my husband and I went on an adventure that would essentially change our lives, forever. I mean that in a good way! We have been married for ten years and this is the first trip we would take without Read more
Are you thinking of traveling to Sedona, Arizona soon? We love traveling to Arizona, to see family. Here is a some research I've been doing about Sedona. I’m sure your family would love these things to do in Sedona with kids. Sedona Astronomy Tours I love that my kids are getting older because we can do things like Astronomy tours. Looking at the stars in a place Read more