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April 20, 2018
A Budget-friendly Guide to Buying Oudoor Gear for Kids
It took several years for our family of 6 to build an outdoors wardrobe while sticking to a budget and embracing our loved lifestyle. When our BKs were toddler age, we quickly realized the restrictions that high-cost gear presented us with during growth spurts–spending money on quality gear, however, was a priority as we saw...
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January 8, 2018
Best of Raising Kids Wild 2017
This past year has been a whirlwind of change for us experiencing all 4 seasons. We visited many waterfalls, climbed a few peaks, and played in the snow. Here is a roundup of our favorite posts of 2017. Our love of exploring outdoors wouldn’t be complete without some most-loved tools to help us do it. If...
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December 19, 2017
Portable Pourover Coffee for Every Outdoor Parent
A typical day of hiking with kids starts with a good cup (or two) of coffee. The only challenge is being able to carry on that same sentiment in between chasing your kids around. I love instant coffee in a pinch, but drinking legit Vietnamese Coffee outside is the equivalent to having a sitter for...
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December 11, 2017
Hiking Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
Another weekend, another hike…but with friends! We met at the Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site. As a poet immersed in American culture, it’s no wonder there is so much to do here in one day. We had explored, peaked, and hiked, historic and nature-filled terrain. There’s even a TRACK trail for anyone wanting to...
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November 5, 2017
Elk Vewing and More at Cataloochee Valley
We still feel like tourists even though it’s been almost a year since we’ve moved here and I imagine we will feel like this a while. A few weeks ago we explored Cataloochee Valley where the Elk roam about the meadows during the “rut” or mating season. The valley was an old mountain settlement nestled in the...
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A Budget-friendly Guide to Buying Oudoor Gear for Kids

It took several years for our family of 6 to build an outdoors wardrobe while sticking to a budget and embracing our loved lifestyle. When our BKs were toddler age, we quickly realized the restrictions that high-cost gear presented us with during growth spurts–spending money on quality gear, however, was a priority as we saw...

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January 28, 2018

Book Review: “There’s No Such Thing As Bad Weather”

When I first picked up the book by fellow blogger pal, Linda McGurk (Aka Rain or Shine Mamma), I knew immediately after scanning a few pages that it would be a fast read–I flew through the first chapters curled up in a blanket with a cup of coffee, thinking to myself how I inadvertently practice...

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January 8, 2018

Best of Raising Kids Wild 2017

This past year has been a whirlwind of change for us experiencing all 4 seasons. We visited many waterfalls, climbed a few peaks, and played in the snow. Here is a roundup of our favorite posts of 2017. Our love of exploring outdoors wouldn’t be complete without some most-loved tools to help us do it. If...

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Portable Pourover Coffee for Every Outdoor Parent

Hiking Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site

Hydroblu Sidekick Review

Elk Vewing and More at Cataloochee Valley

Outdoor Mindfulness for the School Year + Jar Jackets Giveaway

Asheville Outdoor Families Nature Event: View the Solar Eclipse!

How to Keep your Tween or Teen Interested in the Outdoors

Celebrate National Trails Day 2017 in Asheville

Earth Day for Every Family Member

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