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
July is “National Anti-Boredom Month” and with that in mind, let’s turn off the tablets and tv’s and get back to the great outdoors with the ones we love (and we’ve got just the place to unplug)! Sun Valley, Idaho might be known for it’s famous skiing and snow sports but summer brings a whole new list of outdoor activities to keep the family entertained. From summer Read more
Tips for Getting Kids to Wear Sunscreen I have never had luck with getting my kids to let me put sunscreen on them. As they get older, it’s getting better. However, I have started to get a little more creative with getting my littlest to wear sunscreen. Here are some things we have tried and that have worked. #1. Let them put it on themselves. As long Read more
How to make the most out of summer The other day I was sitting down with my son. We were talking about summertime and how quickly it is approaching. Him and I were talking and we realized that there are only 18 summers in their childhood and 8 of those have already passed by. I literally have 10 more summers with my oldest before he goes Read more
Are you looking for some entertainment this summer? The Rainbow Swirl Beast Pocket Disc allows for your family to have simple fun anywhere! You can literally catch the fun and it’s perfect for outdoor play! The Rainbow Swirl Beast Pocket Disc makes the perfect fun for water fun. It’s heavier, which makes it perfect for the water! And the thicker disk makes the perfect float for Read more
Free Activities to do with the Kids This Summer Check out your town. So many people don’t realize how many free things there are to do in their very own town. If you have museums, see when they have free admission days. You can get into the museum for free, and all you’ve got to buy is lunch! Your kids will enjoy the experience and it won’t Read more
Summer Reading Tips for Children Over the summer months many children forget much of what they learned while in school. You can boost their memory in turn helping their education once school starts up again by having them read throughout the summer. There are quite a few ways to get your child motivated, as well as yourself, about reading this summer. Keep them involved Head to your local Read more
Getting the Family Active This Summer Do you find it challenging to keep your family active? During the winter months it seems to be extra difficult, but summer time provides a lot of activities that can get the whole family active. From heading outdoors, or going to the pool, you can allow everyone to have fun without ever realizing that they are being active and leading Read more
This summer, change the tempo of your fast-paced life and feel the rhythm of the great outdoors at the Deer Valley® Music Festival. In the middle of summer we head to the mountains to feel the cooler temperatures. My families #1 awesome way to get outside this summer is to attend a concert at Deer Valley® - one of Utah's world-class resorts. It's the combination of music in the great outdoors Read more
Summer is finally here and that means it’s the perfect time to enjoy time with our family and kids outside. You may be wondering what you can do outside to help bring fun and excitement to the summer months. Check out some of these things you can do outside this summer. Hiking- Our family loves hikes and it’s the ultimate thing to do outside as a Read more
Summer Vacation Safety Tips Summer is quickly approaching - this means that vacation season is well under way. Before you embark on your much-awaited family vacation this summer, safety should be your top priority to ensure everything flows smoothly. Here are some summer vacation safety tips that will help you and your family enjoy a care-free (and much-deserved) vacay: Before You Leave Contact your local USPS office Read more
Spring Cleaning with EcoCarpet We are getting ready to bless our baby. So that means cleaning up the house, inviting family over and cleaning the carpet. The last time we had our carpet cleaned was after a lovely episode of the flu where we were dealing with vomit on the walls and floor. This time it was more of a deep clean. We worked with EcoCarpet Cleaning and Read more
Author: Whitney Hollingshead The most memorable learning experiences usually take place when learning is enjoyable. Even if your kids are out of school for the summer, this doesn’t mean they have to be on a vacation from learning. Rather, summer vacation is the perfect time to make learning enjoyable. Your family budget probably does not include a trip around the world this summer, so here is Read more
Since being pregnant, I've had zero energy to do much and blogging hasn't been on the top of my list. So, I hope you'll forgive me for being a little behind on updates but hope you'll understand. Today I thought we'd share some pictures of our summer. We've been taking it easy due to the heat and morning sickness. But we have bad some fun adventures. Read more
One of my favorite things about writing for the outdoor industry is the Outdoor Retailer Show. It's coming up in 30 days! This is our time to connect with brands and friends to provide you with the most up to date information in the industry. It's a tough job, but we're happy to do it ;) Our days are quickly filling up. Already Adventure Mom has received media Read more
Preparing Your Child for Kids’ Summer Camp When signing your child up for a kids’ summer camp, here are five good questions to ask that will make preparing and packing for camp easier. 5 Questions to Prepare for Kids’ Summer Camp Sending your child to a kids’ summer camp for the first time can be just as nerve-racking as the first time you dropped them off at pre-school. Read more