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Travel Review: Shawnee Mountain Ski Area with Kids
Looking to take your young kids skiing for the first time and wondering if Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort fits the bill. It did for our family when we took our two boys, aged 3 and 5, for their first time skiing. Even though the weather wasn’t perfect, the trip was...
Ricketts Glen State Park Review with Kids
Ricketts Glen State Park is a great place to take your kids. Its a place where you can unwind and disconnect from your day to day. It is most famous for its Falls Trail System which can impress even the most experienced hiker with all of the natural waterfalls in...
Outdoor Activities for 18 Month Old Explorers
Welcome to the wonderful world of toddlerhood, where curiosity knows no bounds and every day is an opportunity for discovery! As your little one turns 18 months old, you'll notice their boundless energy and growing enthusiasm for exploration. What better way to foster their development than in the great outdoors?...
Skiing with Young Kids: Beginners Guide
Skiing with young kids can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience, fostering a love for winter, mountains and snow; some of my favorite things. However, it requires planning, a lot of patience, and some safety considerations before you hit the slopes! If your child never skied or a beginner, great,...
Best Toddler Water Bottle for Little Adventurers
Keeping toddlers hydrated throughout the day is crucial for their health and well-being, especially on outside adventures. One of the easiest and most convenient ways to encourage proper hydration is by letting your child have their own toddler water bottle. My toddlers all love having their own water bottle...
Best Toddler Helmets for 1, 2 ,3 and 4 year olds
When it comes to keeping our little ones safe, there's no compromising. Whether they're riding a tricycle, learning to balance on a scooter, or zooming around on a bike, protecting their precious heads is of utmost importance. That's why we've tested and compiled the best toddler helmets for biking and...
My Kelty Journey PerfectFit Review
When it comes to outdoor adventures, having the right gear is essential. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, you've probably heard of the Kelty Journey PerfectFit, a backpack that has gained immense popularity among hikers, campers, and backpackers. Here is my unfiltered review of the Kelty Journey PerfectFit Signature Carrier. I...
Roaming with Love: The Ultimate Travel Gifts for Mom
Wanderlust, to hike or roam about. If a mom loves to travel and gets immersed in different cultures she will appreciate a travel gift whether it be for Mother’s day, Christmas, her birthday or just because. I know this because I am one of those moms. Before kids I...
Adventure Awaits: The Best Outdoor Gifts for Mom
Moms are normally the ones in charge of getting the family and everyone else gifts. But what do you get mom for a gift? A mom deserves to get nice gifts whether it be for mother’s day, birthday, Christmas or just because. And as an outdoor mom I am focused...
Nature Craft for Toddlers/Preschooler: Christmas Tree Ornament
Are you gearing up for the holidays and trying to find some nature crafts to do with your toddler or preschooler? A Christmas tree ornament is a perfect nature craft that will start getting yourself and your child in the holiday spirit. You can make this festive tree for your...
Tips for the Best Memorable Beach Vacation with Baby
Going on a beach vacation with a baby is doable and can be both enjoyable and relaxing. However, you have to plan right and bring the baby beach essentials. Whether you are heading to the lake beach or the ocean beach the same applies! Baby’s first trip to the beach...
Best Outdoor Toys for 2 Year Old Boys and Girls
Two is a fun age for a toddler. They are walking, running, jumping and talking. A 2 year old is filled with energy and loves to play outside, mine sure did. I am going to take you through our favorite outdoor toys for 2 year old boys and girls. As...
The Ultimate Guide to Camping with a Baby:Tips and Essentials
Thinking about whether you want to take your baby camping or not? Camping with a baby isn’t the same as camping before you had a baby. Just like your life before a baby, it changes. This doesn’t mean you have to stop doing the things you love. Instead, it...
Best Toddler Camping Gear and Toddler Camping Checklist
If your toddler enjoys the outdoors and nature then he or she will love camping; my toddlers think it’s the best thing ever. Spending the whole day outside, eating around a campfire and then getting to sleep outside with mommy and daddy can’t be beat. Camping with toddlers reinforces...
Best Baby Camping Gear and Baby Camping Checklist
Curious whether it is doable to take a ? I was thinking the same thing when I first became a mom and now, 3 babies later, found the secret sauce, the right baby camping gear! Camping with a baby can sound like a lot to most people. Tell them...
Hiking with Toddlers: Ultimate Guide
Hiking with toddlers is a great way to start your child's love for the outdoors early. With each of my 3 kids I eagerly waited as they learned to walk so I could witness their first steps out on the trails. I loved the young toddler "dinosaur walking", you know...
Best Toddler Hiking Shoes, Sandals and Boots
There is nothing like letting your toddler loose on the trails and watching them enjoy themselves. Maybe they completed their first mini mountain hike or you're sticking to the flat, there is nothing more special than r. But do they need toddler hiking shoes? The answer is mixed and...
Best Toddler Hiking Pants: For Outdoor Toddlers
One of my joys in life is going on hikes with my kids and right now that means two toddlers and a baby. Many people ask if hiking pants for toddlers is a thing. When I started I didn't think so, their normal clothes worked just fine, but now I...
Toddler Hiking Gear: The Full Guide
If you start a toddler hiking you will be amazed when they have grown to become your best adventure buddy. I love going hiking with my toddlers and watching them as I see their love for the outdoors expand. The great thing about hiking with a toddler is you...
Nature Craft for Toddlers/Preschooler: Turkeys
A perfect nature craft leading up to Thanksgiving is a Turkey made from autumn leaves! There is no wrong way to make this turkey and it can be decorated with an assortment of colors found in peak autumn. My 2 and 4 year old loved this project, and the...
Nature Craft for Toddlers/Preschooler: Sunflower
A nature sunflower is a simple and rewarding craft for a toddler or preschooler. Nothing lights up a room better than sunflowers and this nature project won't disappoint. You can make one or several, just don’t be surprised if your little one asks to make them everyday! This project requires...
Nature Craft For Toddlers/Preschooler: Lion
Lions, tigers and bears.. Oh my! A fun nature craft is to make your very own lion head using leaves! This simple and easy project can be accomplished by toddlers, but is also exciting for kindergarteners to do. The main ingredient from nature that you will have to find...
Backyard Camping with a Toddler Guide
You don’t have to go away to have an awesome time camping with your toddler. Before going away to camp try backyard camping! Your toddler will think it is the best idea ever and a great practice run before a bigger camping trip. There are a couple of tips I...
Best Hiking Books for Toddlers
Books are magical. They fire up a child’s imagination and pull them away into another world. Books can help introduce new concepts to toddlers and demonstrate new behaviors. If your toddler loves to go hiking or you want to introduce the love of hiking then books about hiking are perfect....
Top Outdoor Autumn Activities For Toddlers
Fall is my favorite season and the best time to take your toddler (or toddlers) outside. There are so many outdoor activities you can do with your toddler in autumn to get excited about. During the heat of the summer I find myself counting down the days till cooler...
Nature Craft for Toddlers/Preschooler: Butterfly
Toddlers and preschoolers love crafts. One perfect summer nature craft for toddler or preschooler which is easy and fun is to create a colorful butterfly. Perhaps, first make a and the next day design a butterfly. The butterfly is simple to make and use fresh flowers, perhaps from...
Best Activities to do Outdoors with Baby
Looking for some ideas to get your baby outside with you? I’m an outdoor person and am happiest when I’m outside with my babies. All three of my babies have loved being outside from the very start, something about being in nature is calming. Here you will find the...
Simple Backyard Activities for Toddlers
Got cabin fever? Going crazy inside? Take your toddlers outside and see how it lifts both your toddler and your spirits. Don’t be surprised when you only have to go as far as your backyard. There are so many fun simple activities you can do with your toddler in your...
15 Tips to Get A Toddler To Enjoy Hiking
I love hiking and once I had kids it was important for me to share that love with my children. I wanted them to learn to love hiking so we could enjoy it as a family. Because of this passion I have learned that there are many things you can...
Nature Craft For Toddlers/Preschooler: Sundial
Arts and Crafts are a big hit with my preschooler and toddler. I especially love when we can incorporate nature into the projects. One of our favorites is to create a nature sundial using rocks or large leaves. The great thing about making a nature sundial is first you...
Nature Arts and Crafts for Toddlers/Preschooler: Caterpillar
What toddler or preschooler doesn’t love the book The Hungry Caterpillar? A great nature arts and craft you can do with your child after reading the book is to make your own caterpillar. Most of my nature crafts start with a hike or exploring outside to first gather the necessary...
Best Water Baby Carrier
A Water Baby Carrier allows you to join in on the fun! Have some trips coming up to the ? Perhaps a ? Or perhaps you are a common visitor of a pool or own a pool yourself? You will want to invest in a waterproof baby carrier....
Best Baby Gear for the Outdoors
Raising a child to love the outdoors starts at a very young age, a baby. I love nothing more than when I am outside enjoying life with my baby. There are several outdoor baby gear that I use that enable me to take my baby outside with me, especially when...
How to Survive Pregnancy with Two Toddlers at Home
Pregnancy is a time for excitement, planning and anticipation. Your first pregnancy often goes by slowly as you dream what life with a baby will be like; you have plenty of time for naps and daydreaming. Then all of a sudden you are pregnant with your third child while running...
11 Tips for Hiking While Pregnant: From a Hiking Momma of Three
Find out you're pregnant and wondering if anything has to change when you go hiking? I have hiked through all three of my pregnancies and during all trimesters. From hiking up Monte Legnoncino in Italy to smaller hikes carrying a toddler, I came up with my tips for hiking while...
30 Fun Camping Activities for Toddlers
What can you do with your toddler on a hiking trip? Lots! The outdoors is nature’s first playground and there will be tons of fun camping activities for toddlers to enjoy. Just make sure to keep an open imagination and sometimes follow your toddler’s queues. Some activities are dependent...
Best Child and Baby Bike Seats
There is nothing better than enjoying an activity you love with your baby or toddler. For me that is taking my toddler on bike rides with me using a child bike seat. To make that feasible I needed the perfect baby bike seat for our bikes so I could continue...
Nature Craft for toddlers/Preschooler: Outdoor Suncatcher
A perfect outdoor arts and craft activity for your toddler, preschooler or kindergartener is a nature suncatcher. This is a great craft for any season, easy to do and each time you make a suncatcher unique. I first love to go on a . On the hike I let...
Best Back Carrier for Toddler While Hiking
Plan on taking your toddler hiking? I love and sometimes letting them walk, but to cover any distance a toddler hiking backpack is a requirement. Toddler hiking backpacks also come in handy for local hikes and another means of transportation for airports or even on a beach day....
25 Great Outdoor Winter Activities for Toddlers
Thinking about what you can do with your toddler during those cold winter months? You are in luck, there are lots of fun outdoor winter activities for toddlers that will are sure to be a hit! Now I know there isn't snow all winter long and sometimes not at all,...
20 Tasty Freezer Meals for New Moms
Arrival of your baby coming soon? Starting to plan what you can make ahead of time to make postpartum easier? I am currently 33 weeks pregnant with my third child and looking to start prepping my freezer meals. I have chosen to do meal prep before each of my babies'...
24 Best Camping Toys for Toddlers
Trying to get your toddler excited about going camping? Perhaps you are a camping/hiking/outdoor enthusiast like me and want to introduce the love of the outdoors to your toddler? Receiving camping toys for toddlers can help increase their excitement for camping. Some you might already own as ! My...
Can Pregnant Women Ride Bikes?
Now that you are pregnant are you wondering can pregnant women ride bikes? Riding a bike while pregnant is a personal choice, just as riding on the road is a personal choice when not pregnant. It does come with more risk, but if you are a cyclist you already know...
My Stay At Legoland with Two toddlers
Thinking about going to Legoland Florida with your toddlers? I just got back from taking my 21 month old and 3 year old on a two night trip to Legoland. Below you will find my honest feedback and my experience of going to Legoland Florida with two toddlers. This article...
25 Outdoor Rainy Day Activities for Toddlers and Outdoor Toys
A rainy day doesn’t have to mean a day inside, toddlers love getting wet and splashing in all the puddles. The bigger the puddles the better, according to them. Looking for great outdoor rainy day activities? I got you covered. First order of business ensure your toddler is dressed for...
Best Toddler Swim Vest for 1, 2, 3 and 4 Year Old
Looking to go to the pool this summer and bring your toddler along? Or have access to an indoor pool? Most toddlers don’t know how to swim yet or have had only basic lessons. You will want to make sure your toddler wears a swim vest designed for them and...
Airplane Toys for 1 Year Old
Thinking about an upcoming plane trip with your 1 year old and wondering what to bring? There are certainly some ideal airplane toys for 1 year old to keep them entertained. I have flown domestically as well as internationally with my children when they were one year old. Once,...
Plane Toys for 3 Year Olds
Upcoming travel with a 3 year old? That can sound overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be as long as you plan. Plane toys can be a great distraction for a 3 year old, but so can their surroundings and other creative ideas. I have taken my 3 year old...
Toddler Beach Essentials
Planning a trip to the beach with your toddlers? Or going to a lake beach in the mountains? I’ve got you covered with all the toddler beach essentials to bring. I currently have two toddlers and they both love playing on the beach. They might at times both be scared...
Best Scooters for 3 Year Old
Scooters are great fun for 3 year olds. Scooters teach balance and steering and allows toddlers to fly off down the driveway and onto the sidewalks. They allow family walks to become more exciting. Scooters will give your toddler a streak of independence. Scooters for 3 year olds are slightly...
Strider Bikes Review
Strider bikes are the perfect first bike for a toddler and have been for my three kids! Strider produces lightweight balance bikes which are ideal for toddlers. The lighter the bike, the easier it will be for a toddler to handle the bike and, ultimately, learn how to ride. Strider...
Best Toddler Sleeping Bag for Camping
The thought of sleeping outside under the stars with your toddler brings excitement and anticipation for both my toddler and me. But now you have to figure out what your toddler should sleep in? Do toddler sleeping bags exist? What do other parents do when sleeping with toddlers? I got...
Winter Maternity Clothes
Pregnancy is a time of excitement as you prepare for your new baby’s arrival. You are designing a nursery and buying all new things for your baby, but you can’t forget yourself. With your growing belly you will need to make sure you have winter maternity clothes if your baby...
Best Toddler Water Shoes
Warmer weather has hit and now you are planning for what footwear to put on your toddler. Toddler water shoes are my go to footwear in the summer. I use them as an everyday shoe so that I do not have to worry about their feet and what activity they...
Best Snow Outfits for Toddlers
The first snow is a magical time for a toddler. The ground is covered in white and new options to play outside such as building snowmen, sledding and snow ball fights! You will want to dress your toddler appropriately in snow outfits for toddlers so that they stay warm and...
Best Toddler Snow Boots and Warm Winter Socks
Nothing can be more exciting to a toddler than snow! Waking up running to the window and seeing white powder on the ground will get your toddler wanting to go outside. This might even be their first snow! But one thing your toddler will need is a great pair of...
Best Postpartum Leggings: Guaranteed To Love
Immediately after having a baby your pre-pregnancy clothes are not going to fit. A great addition you should add to your postpartum wardrobe is postpartum leggings. Postpartum leggings are comfortable and flattering making them perfect for postpartum. The best postpartum leggings will make you never want to take them off....
Best Toddler Rain Gear: Toddler Rain Pants, Rain Coats and Rain Boots
Wet weather shouldn’t stop you and your toddlers from exploring outside! Toddlers love splashing in puddles and getting dirty and all they need is the right gear to stay dry. This post takes you through the best toddler rain gear! Once you have the right toddler rain gear check out...
Best Travel Bathtub for Baby
Planning on a and wondering if you need to purchase a travel bathtub for baby? I am a mom of three that loves adventuring with my kids. Let me take you through the considerations before deciding if you need a travel baby bath and which one is best...
9 Best Books about Bikes for Toddlers
Books are a great way to introduce new items to toddlers. Most toddlers need to be exposed to a concept before showing interest themselves. Biking is no different! They won't pick up their first bike and immediately know how to ride it! Reading is a great way to get toddlers...
Top Baby Travel Essentials : New Mom Packing List
Once you have a baby everything changes. Your days of traveling with one small bag goes out the window. After my three kids I have looked at what I really need to pack for optimal travel with a baby. I am a minimalistic and I try to get away with...
Tips for Road Trip with a Baby
Now that you have a baby in tow you begin to wonder what this whole vacation life will look like. Car trips don't sound too difficult so you begin to plan for your first road trip with your new bundle of joy, but you wonder if you are missing something....
10 Best Outdoor Toys for One Year Olds
I am an outdoor person and I love my kids to be outside as much as possible with me, regardless of the season. To facilitate outdoor play I gathered my 10 top outdoor toys for one year olds. These outdoor toys for one year olds got plenty of play with...
4 Favorite Hiking Spots in Bucks County PA for Toddlers
You don’t have to go far from home to find exciting experiences for you and your kids. I live in Bucks County PA and happy to share my favorite hiking spots. I visit these local gems monthly if not weekly and could ask for better spots to hike Bucks County...
Postpartum Outfit for Hospital and Coming Home
The excitement of getting to meet your baby can be overwhelming and even scary. If you are a first time mom you might have a ton of questions about the hospital stay and what to bring. For instance what should my postpartum outfit for hospital be or what to wear...
Flying with a Baby Tips
Does the thought of flying with a baby give you anxiety? Perhaps you are a new parent and just getting the hang of being a momma or a daddy and now you want to take your new baby on their first vacation or to go to meet family. Don’t worry,...
Woombie Swaddle Review
Every new parent dreams of getting more sleep. Is there a product that will help my baby sleep longer? One can spend endless hours on the internet and endless amounts of money buying different products in a search to find the perfect one! Here you will find my review...
Tips for Flying with A Toddler
Flying with a toddler is not a cake walk, but you also don’t want to put your life on hold just because you have a toddler or two. If you are like me, I have family living in England so for us flying with toddlers came with the package of...
Best Toddler Bikes for a 1, 2 and 3 Year Old
Selecting the right toddler bike can be difficult, especially with all the options on the market. A toddler bike is a great for your toddler that promotes motor skill and coordination. Let me help you navigate the selection to pick the perfect bike for your 1, 2, 3...
12 Ways to Announce Pregnancy to Family
Pregnancy is a very exciting time. One of my favorite parts of being pregnant is deciding how I am going to announce the news to my family, which I have done three times now! There are so many options, and I love to find ways that fit with my lifestyle...
Baby Diaper Blowout: Tricks And Tips
Baby diaper blowouts are never fun, especially when you are out on the go or like me in the middle of a However, there are some tricks to help you reduce chances of a diaper blowout or ways to deal with it. Disclosure: Some of the links below...
Best Travel Crib
Having a baby changes your life! One thing a new mom will learn is that a rested baby is a happier baby that sleeps better. Making sure you have the right , including a travel crib, to facilitate sleep no matter where you are is a must My family...
Best Toddler Travel Beds
Do you have a toddler and planning on some future adventures? You want to ensure you have the right sleep set-up for him/her to maximize your adventure plans. No one wants a tired and cranky toddler or sleep deprived parents. The solution is a toddler travel bed. Disclosure: Some of...
Best Travel High Chair
A travel high chair is an essential for families who are always on the go or, like my family, out hiking with babies. It is true that most restaurants, if not all, you go to will be able to provide you with a high chair or booster seat, but unless...
Best Soft Structured Baby Carriers
A soft structured baby carrier is a must have for parents with babies. It is not only a convenient way to hold your baby but there are many benefits for your baby as well! One decent soft structured baby carrier will last you through multiple children. Get one that is...
Receiving Blankets vs Swaddle Blankets: Do You Need Both for Baby?
Preparing for a new baby can be overwhelming. Curious about what is the difference between a receiving blankets vs swaddle blankets and what is this thing people call a swaddle suit? I will go over each in this article. I talk you through the difference between receiving blankets vs swaddle...
My Pumping Schedule while Breastfeeding
Pumping mommas are superstars! The reality of life is that even if you are breastfeeding you might also have to pump. Whether it is to build up a supply for when you go back to work or want your baby to get use to a bottle so others can feed...
What Is in My Hospital Bag
Your due date is coming and you are thinking about packing your hospital bag. What should you bring? Am I bringing too much, too little? I provide you my minimalistic recommendation as well as my first son's birth story, it wasn't as this type A momma planned! Disclosure: Some of...
How to Dress your Baby/Toddler for Hiking
A great day out hiking compared to an average day or not so great day might come down to how you dress your toddler or baby for hiking. Dressing them in dry warm clothes ensures they can soak up the experience without getting fussy about being cold or wet. I...
My Happiness
Welcome To All About Momma! I am so happy you decided to join my community! I promised to give you a free guide to my happiness and I plan on delivering. If you already checked out my site you might see that I am Type A personality and that I...
My Working Out while Pregnant Tips
Working out while pregnant has many benefits, however there are a couple things you should be aware of now that you're sharing your body. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you click...
How To Start Cycling with A Toddler
Share your joy of cycling with your toddler by bringing them along! Road cycling can be safe, as long as you have the right equipment and take the necessary precautions you and your toddler will have a great time out! My toddlers love it! In this article you will find...
Hiking with A Baby: A Full Guide
Start hiking with a baby young and he/she will grow to love the outdoors, just like you! Hiking with a newborn is a great way to incorporate a healthy lifestyle for you, momma. Below is a full guide of the important things you need to know before you go hiking...
Pregnancy Must Haves
Minimalistic momma goes over my top six must have for pregnancy. These items I would recommend to any pregnant momma and have loved for each of my 3 pregnancies. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, I will earn an...