Summer is right around the corner and after two years of not getting around much, it’s time to dive into the most fun of family time this year. Summer 2022 is promising the best of family time, and no family adventure is complete ( or bearable) without the right gear. We’ve been full-time traveling with our now toddler since she was 6 weeks old, and here are the essentials we recommend ...
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When it comes to your child's head… safety is the most important thing! But when you are helmet shopping for a baby or toddler, you have so many factors to consider; durability, fit, and use... That is why understanding what you are buying when you purchase kids' bike helmet is essential. Let's walk through these 3 basic things to consider when shopping for helmets this Holiday Season. Construction In-mold or Hardshell... What the ...
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For kids, the BEST part of Halloween is deciding what they want to be this year. They often go the entire year talking about what costume they want! They usually do not meet the expectations. Kids' imaginations are limitless and creative, but costumes stores can sometimes fall flat. Before you run off in a panic and empty your wallet at some costume store, consider what you have buried in the ...
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The 4th of July is a time many of us gather outdoors for food and fun, but it can also produce avoidable waste. The good news is, there are many ways we can make the day more sustainable. Here are some easy tips for making your celebration more earth-friendly! Ditch the Plastic! Instead of buying single-use plastic plates, cups, and cutlery (which end up in landfills and take around 200 years to ...
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I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “It’s all over when you have kids.” For many, they let this be their motto and don’t take risks or chase dreams once they have children. Many parents are in fear of being selfish and feeling like they can’t live life because they are parents now. There is a growing movement across the U.S where many young families are ditching mortgages. They are choosing ...
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I've always adored Halloween, so as the current Covid-19 pandemic rages on, I'm getting a little nervous about how exactly we're all going to make Halloween work. The traditional trick-or-treating seems a bit wrong this year - we're supposed to all be staying home as much as possible, and encouraging anything else feels irresponsible. After all, we really want the kids to be able to go back to school and stay ...
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Republished article from Reduce Reuse Renew Blog Involve kids with preserving Going along the lines of gardening, if you’re lucky enough to have extra produce at the end of the season that you don’t want to or can’t give away, you can have kids help you preserve it! Personally, I am a big fan of freezing the produce, but there are a handful of exceptions. This year, my son helped me make refrigerator ...
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Republished article from hikeitbaby.com/blog It’s no secret that our planet needs help. It needs people who will strive to protect and nurture the earth in ways we have failed to do in the past. That’s why here at Hike it Baby, we are striving to raise a generation to love nature and the outdoors. Our children are our future, and teaching them to respect the environment from an early age is ...
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5 Tips to Make Learning and Exploring National Parks More Fun Republished article from nationalparks.org National Park Foundation America’s beloved national parks are the ultimate kid-friendly destinations, and it’s easy to understand why. The vast beauty and history of our parks have a way of leaving a lasting impression, creating memories for families to cherish for years to come. It’s no secret that spending time outside together as a family sparks curiosity, ...
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True self-care is the practice of cultivating daily habits that contribute to nourishing our mind, body, and spirit. . When our mind, body, and spirit are nourished and in alignment - we can give from the overflow. So how do you make time for self-care when you're either on your own; your significant other has a demanding job, or help is unavailable? It is possible. Let's explore some simple self-care habits that cultivate and ...
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