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Unprecedented. Resilient. Pivot. Survive. 2020 and 2021 brought SO. MANY. CHALLENGES, both for organizations and individuals, but (and maybe I'm biased) ESPECIALLY for families. I've used those four words above to describe the situation and our response so often that I thought I would just get them out of the way from the start. ...
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Whether it is your first time stepping out into the winter weather for an adventure with your family, you have a new baby, or perhaps you just need a quick refresh, our Hike it Baby guide has got you covered. We’ve put the basics, and our favorite parent tips...
A collaboration for Early Environmental Awareness between Hike it Baby and Joules.
Together we can raise the next generation to love and care for our planet. The Earth, as it turns out, is kinda like a giant drop of water floating out in space, and just about everything and everyone inside depends on it to survive. For example, what we eat, how we grow what we eat, the soil in which we grow...
As we head into winter and have the added challenge of trying to stay warm, one of the most common questions we get is, “How do I dress my family for outdoor adventures in the cold, and what other gear do we need?” While the answer depends largely on where you live, we have compiled some helpful tips, gear suggestions and links to past blogs so that you have all the information you...
Welcome to Part 2 of a three part series from our guest blogger, Mary Finley! Mary Shares her story of raising her kids to be outdoorsy through all of the challenges and changes that life has thrown their way. Missed Part 1? Check it out here!
Having spent much of our own childhood enjoying nature and the outdoors, I knew when I gave birth to my son in 2001 I wanted us to be active in the o...
WELCOME TO THE THIRD AND FINAL POST OF A THREE PART SERIES FROM OUR GUEST BLOGGER, MARY FINLEY! MARY SHARES HER STORY OF RAISING HER KIDS TO BE OUTDOORSY THROUGH ALL OF THE CHALLENGES AND CHANGES THAT LIFE HAS THROWN THEIR WAY. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 first!
Shortly before my fortieth birthday, after having spent several years raising two kids and recovering from a serious injury, I f...
This post (Activities for Toddlers) is a continuation of our Outdoor Activities series. Our goal with this series is to provide you with a resource of simple activities to do with your little ones. Check out the other post in our series: Infants. Next month we'll bring you ideas for Preschoolers.
Here are some fun ideas to get outside with your 1-3 year old and enjoy the beautiful summer...
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...
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Camping while your kiddos are babies can be an incredible experience, making memories and starting traditions that last for years to come. However, the preparation and execution of a camping trip with a baby in tow can be daunting. Everything from how to dress your baby, what gear to bring, and even what to eat can get overwhelming. Luckil...
Cooler, wet temperatures and shorter days tend to keep families indoors during this time of year. It’s a lot of work to bundle the kids up to go hiking in the rain and cold. And less hours of sunlight makes it harder to find time with busy schedules to intentionally get out and play. But you don’t have to let these obstacles stop you from getting out with your kids … they nee...
