When Thanksgiving rolls around I am always like, really? Has another year seriously passed that quickly? It's so easy to roll from one month to another and let them all blend together. As winter sets in and 2016 looms around the corner, I am looking for a way to make a difference in my family's activities in the next year.
In the last year, my goal has been committing to getting outside more t...
Hike it Baby has branches all over the world and seeing the photos our hikers share on social media make us want to know more! What does a Hike it Baby Hike look like in your part of the world? Deserts, mountains, grasslands and oceans; tell us about your favorite place to hike and show us why with pictures! We are starting things off with a post from Mary Beth in Minnesota!
During my most rec...
The queen of excuses and afraid of everything unknown, I uncomfortably registered for the HIB30 challenge, most days secretly riding the bravery coat tails of my adventurous toddler, pulling me down undiscovered paths and up mountain trails I never would have had the courage to venture onto by myself. But, "for the challenge!" I'd say, and off we'd go.
Wanting to be rid of those last, stubborn...
In Hike it Baby Cities all across the country we post our fun hike pictures in our local FaceBook group rooms to help keep each other inspired and motivated to get out and enjoy nature. Sometimes it can seen like some of the Hike it Baby families ONLY spend time outside and make us wonder, “How do they do these events so often during the week and manage to get their household chores done?”.
Wh...
You know you are a Hike it Baby parent when:
Your kidless friends think you are crazy because all your Facebook posts are about hiking mountains with babies.
Your in-laws worry about you getting the baby sick because they're running around without a hat on. Always.
Your old boss remarks on how "active" your Facebook page looks and wonders if you "are ever going to work again?"
You have...
Hike it Baby hikes couldn't exist without our amazing hike lead volunteers around the world! To show how much we appreciate you and the time and energy you give when you lead those hikes, we are giving away 13 prizes throughout the month of December. You will be entered to win a prize every time you submit a hike to the website calendar for the month of December, but you are also being entered ...
Fall is my absolute favorite time of year to be out on the trails here in Michigan; the bugs are gone, the air is crisp and cool, and who can forget the beautiful fall foliage? But as the last leaves are falling, another group of people may start frequenting some of your favorite hiking spots - sportsmen!
Hunting is a very popular outdoor activity here in the Mitten. In fact, in northern lower...
Getting your kids outdoors isn’t as simple as it should be.
There’s the gear, the nap time schedules, the complaining, and the stress of just getting out the door.
As an adult, you love hiking your favorite trails, camping at your favorite scenic spot, or just getting outside for some fresh air. It’s probably a bit of a stress reliever for you.
Though your kids may be not as eager to enjoy some...
Here are four of my family’s favorite recipes. These are all kid approved.
Chicken Philly Cheesesteaks
This sandwich is a kid favorite, and great year around. Try it in the summer as well, when you want to avoid heating up your house. Serve with potato chips, sweet potato fries, or a big salad.
Ingredients:
5-8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (breasts will also work, but will be drier)
2 g...
One of the coolest baby gifts we got when Mason was born was a full body fleece bunting that Mark's friend, who worked at Patagonia, got for us at a discounted rate. It was amazing and it was expensive. I remember thinking, "There's no way I would buy this!"
Then a few months later when we were in Denali National Park and there was frost on the ground and cold winds whipping through the air an...
