2024-03-14 15:21
Last Updated: March 14, 2024 REI’s Member Sale is here! While your annual dividends came out a couple weeks ago, now you have a reason to use them! I love the member sale because it&rs&hell…Read More
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2023-09-03 19:35
Last Updated: September 28, 2023 As summer is wrapping up, it’s time to start thinking about fall! With schools and shops getting in early on the autumn action, it’s no doubt fal… Read More
2023-03-17 15:21
Last Updated: March 17, 2023 REI’s Member Sale is here! While your annual dividends came out a couple weeks ago, now you have a reason to use them! I love the member sale because it&rs&hell…Read More
2022-12-27 23:48
Last Updated: December 27, 2022 Ahh the winter season. It starts with such optimism and coziness, and then drags on for what feels like a year. (Loving the “January was a tough year, b… Read More
2022-11-10 16:00
Last Updated: November 10, 2022 Getting outside in all weather is a challenge when you have an infant. If you and your child are properly outfitted for cold weather, you’ll be content… Read More
2022-11-05 07:11
Last Updated: November 10, 2022 We like to get outside rain or shine – year round. Living in the Pacific Northwest, if we didn’t play outside in the rain or cold, we would be ind… Read More
2022-11-01 17:00
Last Updated: November 3, 2022 Let’s plan advent calendars! I realize it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but the thing with advent calendars is it’s the lead up to Christmas… Read More
2022-10-23 04:49
Last Updated: October 24, 2022 The “Nature is the best playground” quote is one of the truest statements of outdoor play. Even when our kids have access to fancy playgrounds, par… Read More
2022-10-11 20:57
Last Updated: October 11, 2022 Our favorite gifts for camping kids are both fun and useful. Kids camping gifts are also a great way to get kids excited for new adventures and experiences. An… Read More
2022-09-30 16:30
Last Updated: September 30, 2022 Pumpkins are such a quintessential fall thing that marks the changing of the season. Today, I’m sharing our favorite books about pumpkins! There are fa… Read More
2022-09-26 17:00
The best open-ended toys for kids – from babies to toddlers, preschoolers and beyond are toys that will “grow” with them. Toys that capture their imagination and creativity… Read More
2022-09-21 20:37
Last Updated: September 21, 2022 Four year olds are at a new stage of independence. Existing somewhere in the gap between young preschoolers and kindergarteners. The best open-ended toys for… Read More
2022-09-12 17:00
Last Updated: September 12, 2022 Every Christmas season, LEGO releases new advent calendars. They’re usually LEGO sets, not Duplo, and interesting to about ages 5+. This year, LEGO rel… Read More
2022-08-31 14:00
Last Updated: October 13, 2022 As summer is starting to wind down, we’re thinking about what a winter indoors is going to look like. With a few indoor play places to go, and outdoor ad… Read More
2022-08-26 04:47
Last Updated: August 25, 2022 Every year, in late summer, REI has a great Labor Day sale. Similar to their Memorial Day sale, the Labor Day sale is a great time to snag outdoor gear that you… Read More
2022-07-06 20:18
Last Updated: July 7, 2022 Have you heard of Hipcamp? It’s like Airbnb for camping! Here’s a Hipcamp promo code for $10 off your first trip. The idea is that you’re camping… Read More
2022-05-20 14:09
Last Updated: May 20, 2022 Every spring, REI has two great sales, first the Member Sale when your annual dividends come out and then the Anniversary Sale through Memorial Day weekend. I love… Read More
2022-05-10 14:45
Last Updated: May 20, 2022 This post is all about my camping spreadsheet that I use to plan out camping trips! One of the hard things about camping is not only getting everything packed, but… Read More
2022-04-30 15:00
Last Updated: May 1, 2022 In the Pacific Northwest, air quality used to be a thing we took for granted. These days, with climate change and more intense wildfire seasons, we aren’t so… Read More
2022-04-15 15:37
Last Updated: April 15, 2022 When you have a new baby, it can feel like the toys you’re choosing are the most important thing in the world. Will they learn? Will they be challenged!? A… Read More
2022-03-20 15:00
Last Updated: March 20, 2022 Spring is here! After a long winter (which already felt hibernate-y), I’ve been looking forward to spring. The sun is shining this week, and it feels like… Read More
2022-03-01 05:16
Last Updated: February 28, 2022 Building blocks are a classic children’s toy for good reason. Blocks have universal appeal from babies to toddlers to older kids. And as one of the best… Read More
2022-02-09 19:03
Last Updated: February 10, 2022 A learning tower or kitchen helper is a stool with an enclosed platform so toddlers can safely reach a kitchen counter. Learning towers are great for helping… Read More
2022-01-31 01:42
Last Updated: January 30, 2022 In the initial excitement of finding out you’re pregnant, you might feel like buying a few baby clothes or a small baby item to mark the occasion! But be… Read More
2022-01-20 22:23
Last Updated: January 20, 2022 Three year olds are such a wonderful age to experience. They have so many new skills to practice and still have the uninhibited enthusiasm of older toddlers. T… Read More
2022-01-15 19:35
Last Updated: January 15, 2022 Traveling with a baby is more doable than you might think. Especially in the early months it can be much easier in a lot of ways, than traveling with a toddler… Read More
2022-01-13 23:11
Last Updated: February 21, 2022 Strava is one of the top tracking apps for runners and cyclists. You can track runs, bike rides, or other fitness activities with the Strava app on your phone… Read More
2022-01-06 05:54
Last Updated: January 5, 2022 All you really need when you come home from the hospital, with a new baby, is: a bed, boobs or a bottle, and some diapers. That pretty much sums it up from a mi… Read More
2022-01-05 23:18
Last Updated: February 22, 2022 Backcountry is one of the top outdoor online retailers. They often do sales for their Expedition Perks members, offering 20% off one full price item, usually… Read More
2021-12-20 18:32
Last Updated: December 20, 2021 Happy winter solstice friends! As this year comes to a close, we’re trying to get into the spirit of celebrating winter and cold weather. December feels… Read More
2021-12-13 04:31
Last Updated: December 12, 2021 Age two is full of wonder and enthusiasm. The best open ended toys for 2 year olds will help them discover the world around them – to help, explore, and… Read More
2021-12-02 23:27
What do one year olds really play with? The best open-ended toys for 1 year olds and toddlers are toys that will “grow” with them. Toys that capture their imagination and creativ… Read More
2021-11-29 01:33
Last Updated: December 6, 2021 Hanna Andersson is known for their creative and cozy pajamas. Great for babies, kids and even matching PJs for the whole family! Their clothing is well-made an… Read More
2021-11-25 17:15
Last Updated: November 25, 2021 Old Navy Black Friday 2021 sale starts November 25! Get 50% off your online purchase clearance with no coupon code needed!. Get 50% Off Everything, just like… Read More
2021-11-24 19:09
Last Updated: November 24, 2021 Polarn O. Pyret is a Swedish outdoor gear brand for kids. They make some of the best rain pants, snowsuits and wool blend gloves. Check out my posts on outdoo… Read More
2021-11-24 14:00
Last Updated: November 25, 2021 Urban Outfitters has announced their early Black Friday sale of 25% Off your entire purchase through November 25, 2021. Then you can expect more deals startin… Read More
2021-11-23 22:37
Last Updated: November 23, 2021 Woom Bikes makes some of the best kids bikes for small riders. I did a lot of research when we started looking for a first pedal bike, after a year of balance… Read More
2021-11-23 18:43
Last Updated: November 23, 2021 Primary.com makes amazing simple clothes for kids. Their tagline is: No labels, no slogans. Just super soft, sustainable, simpler clothes that your kids will… Read More
2021-11-22 18:00
Last Updated: November 22, 2021 Wooden balance boards are a popular open ended toy for toddlers and young kids. Heralded as promoting balance and creativity – these coveted pieces of w… Read More
2021-11-22 04:33
Last Updated: November 22, 2021 Target does amazing toy sales a few times a year. While Target is known for their low prices, savings, and style, they don’t do coupon codes as frequent… Read More
2021-11-21 23:44
Last Updated: November 22, 2021 Sea to Summit currently has a 15% off discount code! When it comes to a lot of outdoor gear brands, discounts are few and far between! 5% off can seem like a… Read More
2021-11-21 19:21
Last Updated: November 22, 2021 KiwiCo Black Friday sale starts November 21, 2021 this year with their usual up to 4 months free coupon code – depending on the length of your subscript… Read More
2021-11-21 19:00
Last Updated: November 22, 2021 See Kai Run makes some of the most loved kids shoes. And for good reason! They are durable, have great rubber soles, and come in really fun styles. From early… Read More
2021-11-19 17:01
Last Updated: November 22, 2021 Gap.com is starting their Black Friday & Cyber Monday for 2021 early this year. They’re currently offering an extra 40% off everything with code GRE… Read More
2021-11-17 19:00
Last Updated: November 17, 2021 As kids reach age three and four, their toy interests really start to change from the toddler and two year old stage. We noticed a big shift around his third… Read More
2021-11-13 01:33
Last Updated: November 12, 2021 Hanna Andersson Black Friday sale started November 12, 2021 this year. That’s two weeks early! And they’re calling it The Family Pajama Event &nda&hell…Read More
2021-11-10 19:45
REI has some awesome sales several times throughout the year. I keep a running list of the latest REI promo codes. But what are the best deals and things to buy during these semi-annual sale… Read More
2021-11-10 17:30
Last Updated: November 10, 2021 REI is offering a 20% off one item coupon code as part of their November Gear Up, Get Out Sale! The sale runs Nov 12-22, 2021. As usual for their semi-annual… Read More
2021-11-10 00:15
Last Updated: November 9, 2021 Stocking stuffers are such a fun way to add delight to Christmas morning! I love how we show our kids how little surprises and thoughtful items can create joy… Read More
2021-11-09 20:48
Last Updated: November 16, 2021 H&M has great style and prices for kids, and adults, and even home goods! I liken them to being the “Gap or Old Navy of Sweden”. And they usua… Read More
2021-11-09 18:13
Last Updated: November 9, 2021 Isle Surf & SUP makes some of the best inflatable paddle boards. They often have coupon codes going on their email newsletter and Instagram promos. Plus, b… Read More
2021-11-08 16:33
Last Updated: November 9, 2021 Hanna Andersson Black Friday sale starts November 26, 2021. They haven’t released the exact details of the 2021 sale, but here’s what happened for… Read More
2021-11-05 22:18
Last Updated: November 16, 2021 Backcountry is offering 20% off one full price item for a “limited time.” Not to be outdone by other outdoor retailers’ pre-holiday sales &n&hell…Read More
2021-11-05 14:00
Last Updated: November 5, 2021 Powell’s Books is one of my favorite places in Portland. It’s one of the best places to browse and buy books. And good news for everyone not in Por… Read More
2021-11-04 05:30
We like to get outside rain or shine – year round. Living in the Pacific Northwest, if we didn’t play outside in the rain or cold, we would be indoors for 10 months out of the ye… Read More
2021-10-29 14:00
Last Updated: November 6, 2021 I purchased an Oru Kayak last year, and I’m still blown away by how easy it is. The first set up was a bit slow, but gets faster each time. And after my… Read More
2021-10-26 15:00
Tis the seasons for holiday books! This Christmas we’re trying out a Christmas Book Advent Calendar for our preschooler. In past years, we’ve found our favorite winter books &nda&hell…Read More
2021-10-25 04:46
Last Updated: November 9, 2021 Amazon is known for their rock-bottom prices on pretty much everything. Love ’em or hate ’em, Amazon revolutionized online shopping. And while they… Read More
2021-10-18 14:00
Newborn and infant clothes can be hard to plan ahead for. You will also likely receive gifts of baby clothes. So for baby clothes try to wait until the last couple months before baby’s… Read More
2021-10-14 23:14
When you’re expecting your first baby, and starting a baby registry, one of the first things to consider is where baby will sleep. While creating a baby nursery is really exciting for… Read More
2021-10-13 18:52
Oh baby! After the excitement of first finding out you’re having a baby, you start thinking about all the stuff you’re going to need. And the things you have to do to prepare you… Read More
2021-10-13 15:25
The first time you give your baby a bath can feel a little scary! So here’s everything you need for supplies and to prep ahead of time – all the baby bath time essentials. The mo… Read More
2021-10-07 04:03
How you feed your baby is a very personal choice. That said, breastfeeding is wonderful for your baby and you! So if you are able, give breastfeeding a try. Before you have a baby, you might… Read More
2021-10-06 17:03
Buying diapers and getting things setup before your newborn arrives is one of the easier items to check off your baby to-do list. But there are some diapering essentials that make life a lit… Read More
2021-09-20 18:00
See Kai Run makes some of the most loved kids shoes. And for good reason! They are durable, have great rubber soles, and come in really fun styles. From early walkers, to back to school high… Read More
2021-09-20 17:13
Isle Surf & SUP makes some of the best inflatable paddle boards. They often have coupon codes going on their email newsletter and Instagram promos. Plus, big events like Black Friday and… Read More
2021-09-15 18:08
Indoor slides are great for the early toddler years to build confidence and climbing skills and safety. And also just to get all that extra toddler energy out! Especially in winter. As I men… Read More
2021-09-08 21:30
Pumpkins are such a quintessential fall thing that marks the changing of the season. Today, I’m sharing our favorite books about pumpkins! There are fall, harvest, Thanksgiving and Hal… Read More
2021-08-26 00:42
Our Pick for Best Kids Bike Basket: Nantucket Bicycle Co Basket at $19 (& fits Woom bikes)! Shortly after getting his first pedal bike, our kiddo was all about adding bike accessori… Read More
2021-06-28 22:33
As summer arrived last year, getting a pedal bike was the talk of the town in our house. Our two and a half year old had been riding his balance bike for almost a year. And all he could talk… Read More
2021-02-21 16:00
Kids seem to go through a bug phase. I guess some of them never leave that phase, and they become bug enthusiasts for life. I am not one of those people. But I’m growing to like bugs m… Read More
2021-02-17 03:44
As we approached age three, one of the top gifts on our list was magnetic building tiles. In looking for a set, I quickly realized there are tons of different brands and options in this cate… Read More
2021-02-05 03:52
Love is all around even when it’s not February and the Valentine’s Day season! So in the spirit of love, here are our favorite children’s books about love – unconditi… Read More
2021-01-30 23:28
This last year, I finally made good on my promise to add a slide off the deck! When we first moved into our house, I thought it would be funny to add a slide off the porch. Why not add a lit… Read More
2021-01-22 06:32
Happy winter solstice friends! As this year comes to a close, we’re trying to get into the spirit of celebrating winter and cold weather. December feels easier for celebrating winter… Read More
2020-12-16 14:28
Most toddlers are still so young that they don’t really remember what Christmas stockings and stocking stuffers are from a previous year. Unless they have older siblings building it up… Read More
2020-12-11 15:49
I love doing advent calendars. Even before having a kid, I have done an adult advent calendar for the last eight years! It’s mainly activities and experiences. And we now do those as a… Read More
2020-10-25 23:36
Happy halloween, let’s plan Advent Calendars! Haha, I realize it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but the thing with advent calendars is it’s the lead up to Christmas, so you a… Read More
2020-10-20 22:18
You’ve probably heard of Kiwi Crates, the monthly subscription box STEM activity kit for kids. Koala Crate is for slightly younger kids – age 2-4 years old. The Koala Crate boxes… Read More
2020-10-15 21:45
Nothing appeals to kids more than creating toys out of objects that don’t belong to them. Especially if those objects are not even toys! Every time I’m working on a building proj… Read More
2020-10-12 15:00
When it comes to Zero Waste – or low waste – as I like to call it, it can be hard to remember and practice during holidays. There’s really no such thing as zero zero waste… Read More
2020-10-09 15:26
For my son’s third birthday, I decided on a Leo the Truck birthday party theme. We were celebrating his birthday with just our family this year. So we decided to do a Leo the Truck bir… Read More
2020-10-07 00:22
This time last year, we were just coming home from Scandinavia with our almost two year old. (*sheds a tear*). While we won’t be jumping on a plane to Europe anytime soon, I wanted to… Read More
2020-10-01 23:20
Today I wanted to share a bit about our balance bike experience with our toddler. We are a biking family. So it is important to us that our child learn how to ride a bike and enjoy biking to… Read More
2020-09-29 15:00
Today’s DIY play project post is a favorite! If you’ve heard of the brand Olli Ella, you’ve probably seen their cute wicker shopping trolley baskets for kids, called the Lu… Read More
2020-09-28 19:00
Amazon is doing five different free $10 credits, for up to $50 to be used on Amazon Prime Day or October 13-14, 2020, after you shop any of the following between September 28 and October 14… Read More
2020-09-24 23:30
As we approach our son’s third birthday (3?! already?!), here are some toys and gifts that are on our little guys list this year. A few things we’ve been enjoying recently, a cou… Read More
2020-09-22 14:30
With a long distance grandma in Florida, and a closer but still a few hours distant grandma and grandpa here in Oregon, we’ve learned a few things about long distance grandparenting! H… Read More
2020-09-21 04:34
Tuesday marks the first day of fall, and for once I’m ready for it. After over a week of bad air quality in Portland (and by bad I mean in the 400-500s, literally off the charts) and b… Read More
2020-09-17 14:00
After you build a mud kitchen, the next project you’ll task yourself with is assembling a mini outdoor kitchen fit for amazing play! We started with just a few items from our kitchen… Read More
2020-09-15 14:00
My first thought when I think of summer books is seasons! And while many books that follow the seasons have some summer fun too, some of our favorite summer books are about all the new and e… Read More
2020-09-13 21:51
We’re currently experiencing some unprecedented wildfires and smoke on the West coast. First, it was in California, now Oregon is ablaze. Land that I love. My heart is pretty heavy thi… Read More
2020-09-10 15:00
Getting outside in all weather is a challenge when you have an infant or young toddler. If you and your child are properly outfitted for cold weather, you’ll be content for much longer… Read More
2020-09-10 15:00
Getting outside in all weather is a challenge when you have an infant or young toddler. If you and your child are properly outfitted for cold weather, you’ll be content for much longer… Read More
2020-09-08 14:35
As summer is wrapping up, it’s time to start thinking about fall! With schools and shops getting in early on the autumn action, it’s no doubt fall is on our minds. So pour yourse… Read More
2020-09-06 22:25
2 weeks of summer left, folks! The countdown is on! This week, I had a nice recharge by getting out in nature solo. Well not really solo, but without kids. As I mentioned on Instagram earlie… Read More
2020-09-03 21:00
My favorite camping trip of the summer was our stay at Suttle Lake in Central Oregon. We had visited Suttle Lake in the past, staying at the Suttle Lake Lodge. Well really at one of the remo… Read More
2020-08-31 14:00
As summer is starting to wind down, we’re thinking about what a winter indoors is going to look like. With limited indoor play places to go, and outdoor adventures being shorter, it&rs&hell…Read More
2020-08-30 22:30
This past week, or month, or months, or… is feeling awful and heavy. Trevor Noah sums it up well. And also, it’s summer and being unplugged from news and being in nature is the… Read More
2020-08-28 16:00
I am both lucky and sad to have my sister living in Hawaii! Sad, especially in the time of COVID, because I haven’t seen her in six months. But lucky in normal times as we get to see t… Read More
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