Every year I like to pull together a round-up of the gear we are using and our thoughts on it. If you live in a cold climate, quality winter gear for kids is essential to| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Kids can learn to downhill ski at a very young age with a little bit of patience, some key gear, and a few tried-and-true pieces of advice. Check out our tips, tricks, and gear recommendations| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Getting outside at night offers a sense of calm after a busy day with the kiddos. Family winter play after dark can help calm some of the busiest bodies. The dark sky, the quiet street,| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Over the past 12 years we have had SO many kid boots come through this house. Some have been fantastic at keeping our kids' warm during a cold winter and others have been ones we| Tales of a Mountain Mama
It’s fun to take a break from regular schooling every once in a while. If you are homeschooling, this can be the occasional period where you toss out the curriculum and do a unit study.| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Staying warm and dry is key to making winter fun for kids if you live in a cold climate (like most years here in Minnesota). High quality snow gear can transform a dark, cold and| Tales of a Mountain Mama
One of the very first things I taught in my high school biology classroom was how to make observations about nature. I took my ninth and tenth grade students outside to three trees next to| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Earlier this year, I was out on a hike with my boys when we crossed paths with another family on the trail. The mother was trying, in vain, to get her family’s attention by pointing| Tales of a Mountain Mama
Learn the secret to creating the perfect frozen bubble. Here we explore the science, and share the perfect recipe and techniques to freeze bubbles.| STEAM Powered Family
One of the most common questions I get as a winter loving mom is, "how do you dress kids to stay warm for winter play?" Luckily, I have the answer for you here, and also| Tales of a Mountain Mama