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By Heidi Drake “Mooooom… I’m hungry!” It’s a rare day I don’t hear some version of this when I pick my girls up from school or when they're heading outside to play outdoors—despite eating Breakfast #1 at home, Breakfast #2...
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By Heidi Drake Fall officially arrives this week (it’s been near freezing at night here in Sunriver)—time to pack up the kids’ flip-flops and shorts and think layers for school and outside play. Why is layering so important? Uncomfortable kids...
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By Heidi Drake When the WingFlyer box arrived at Play Outdoors, we all wondered: Is it a scooter? A moving stair stepper? An outdoor fitness machine? It sure wasn't a bicycle. It’s all of the above, actually. Our head Gear...
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Keeping your kids moving during the school year By Heidi Drake The 2011-2012 school year is about to begin (or already has for some kids)—have you thought about how to keep your offspring physically active in the face of school...
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By Heidi Drake Every time I drop my girls off at their school in Sunriver, Oregon, I realize how blessed they are to be entering a newly remodeled facility in a picturesque resort setting. Not all kids are so lucky....
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By Heidi Drake After several glorious weeks spent swimming, hiking, camping, biking and general outdoor exploring, my girls are both looking forward to school and seeing their friends daily and lamenting the end of one rockin’ summer break. My impending...
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By Heidi Drake I was surprised the other day when my lunch offering of a ham sandwich with mayo was met with a teen-worthy eye roll from nine-year-old Elise, accompanied by a sigh and, “Can’t I have something different?” I...
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By Heidi Drake Less than a month ‘til school starts—are you ready?? It’s okay if you’re not. Play Outdoors is here to save your sanity. From kid-sized backpacks that perform whether the kids are camping or walking to school to...
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By Heidi Drake Just flipped your calendar over to the next month and freaked out a little that it’s August already? Me too. But if part of that panic is thinking it’s too late to pack a few more quick...
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By Ben McKinley In the not-so-distance past, the Segway “scooter” introduced the magic of the gyroscope to tourists, techies and police the world over (and became a hilarious and popular TV and movie prop). Recently, the makers of the Gyrowheel...
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By Kevin Farron School is out, bags are packed and the sun is shining! It's time for a summer getaway! Keeping kids entertained in the car can be a hazardous headache – but, with a little planning, it can be...
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By Meredith Russell The food pyramid is a thing of the past, and most experts are cheering. Did anyone ever really understand or use the food pyramid to make healthy snacks for their kids? You're not alone if you found...
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By Meredith Russell My book group's most interesting conversation last week was not about the book. Here was the surprisingly divisive conversation: Can beach vacations with young children actually be relaxing and fun? How can the parents feel like they...
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By Lori S. Brizee MS, RD, LD, CSP It was a wonderful camping trip with about 15 families on a lake in Eastern Washington in July. The temperature was over 100 degrees F. We were all swimming and playing in...
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By Kevin Farron The only thing worse than a hot summer day at home is a hotter day in the car. Instead of fighting summer traffic and traveling to water parks or crowded beaches, bring the refreshment to your backyard!...
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By Heidi Drake Summer means water and beach fun, and swimming lessons are just a normal part of the long break for a lot of kids. But for each story I hear about kids being enrolled in lessons since babyhood,...
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By Meredith Russell It's hard to remember a time when Gatorade wasn't a regular part of sports. Even kids' sports. It's so tempting to buy that 12-pack of sports drinks so you can quickly give the kids a conveniently prepackaged,...
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By Heidi Drake Summer 2011 plans in the Drake house? Get the heck outside and raise a ruckus with the kids! For us, it all starts with a bit of shopping at PlayOutdoors.com. Both girls had outgrown last summer's sandals,...
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By Meredith Russell I fell down while on my bike the other day. Well, more like tipped over. Just fell onto the road as I slowly pulled out of my driveway, pulling on my biking gloves. As I still, a...
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By Heidi Drake It all started with vanilla malts. Daddy made 'em at 7:30 on a Sunday evening when bedtime for our school-bound girls is 8:00 pm. When six-year-old Maya started bouncing off the walls and talking so fast we...
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By Meredith Russell As we've previously discussed, camping with kids can suck. So imagine how crummy a backpacking trip can be! Done simply, however, backpacking with your kids can create some of the best family memories. Start Small. Consider not...
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Oregon State Parks and Play Outdoors help you get started By Kevin Farron Are tent poles and tent stakes the same thing? Should I bring firewood or a chainsaw? What the heck are we going to eat and how are...
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By Abbie Enlund Oh, the joys of camping with babies and toddlers. The car packed with more gear than the average adult would need in a week. Meals meaning food spread out across the ground from one end of the...
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By Kevin Farron Wait, we're camping in the woods? At night? But aren't there bats out there that will suck your blood? And vicious attack owls? And all other sorts of squiggly wiggly, creepy crawlies? Nah. Let me explain. Salamanders...
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By Kevin Farron The forecast may be callin' for rain this Memorial Day weekend, but that doesn't necessarily mean your camping trip is a wash. One of my fondest camping memories takes me back to a trip with my parents...
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By Meredith Russell You've gotten the gear, chosen your hike, and set the date—now you need to get your child from the start of the hike to the end of the hike with minimal meltdowns! Here are a few tricks...
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By Kevin Farron Ahh, yes–the S'more. Perhaps the most coveted campfire treat ever created. It's simple, delicious, and oh-so-fun to cook. It can, however, get better. Here's how: Before you start, think about keeping your young cooks safe. Always pack...
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By Heidi Drake You're out exploring nature's wonders when suddenly it comes a callin'—one of the kids announces, "I have to poop!" And of course it usually happens when there's no outhouse or bathroom nearby. Hey, it happens. Ever get...
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By Meredith Russell Hiking is a wonderful family activity for many reasons, not the least of which is that a good hike can keep everyone "unplugged," at least for a little while. Preparation is always a great way to increase...
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By Heidi Drake When Eric and I moved to Central Oregon and started our family, we envisioned cozy family camping trips with six-month-old Elise the summer after she was born. What we did not count on was a screaming baby...
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By Kevin Farron So, you've finished your snooze and you're back for more—bet all that fresh camp air made you hungry! You've kept the kiddos hydrated with their stainless steel water bottles and kept them busy with cool outdoor toys...
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Check out Part 2 of our Tale of Ruckus at PlayOutdoorsTV By Heidi Drake Camping—it’s one of those family outdoor activities that can create heartwarming memories or go terribly, terribly wrong. And camping with kids? It can suck, big time....
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By Kevin Farron So, you're going camping. You've got your tent. The insulated sleeping bags and kid-sized camp chairs are packed and ready to go. The kids are stoked and equipped for any adventure. But what the heck are you...
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By Heidi Drake What's your Mother's Day style? Spend a day basking in the attention of your noisy crew or slip out to the spa for some peace and quiet? Flowers and cards or keepin' it casual? No matter how...
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By Meredith Russell There was a lot of hubbub about "Take Your Child to Work" day last week, from NPR to the White House. What an important concept, teaching our children about the value of work and the role modeling...
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Hello, Campfire Readers! Welcome to the "Little Gear for Little Hands" series. I'll be telling you all about some great gear that is perfect for the hands of your little ones. PlayOutdoors.com has tons of great "little gear" options but...
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By Heidi Drake Yeah, yeah, yeah… we know most of us grew up camping without kid-sized alpine backpacks, 50+ UPF sunscreen, and tents rated for sub-zero temperatures. But then again, we also didn't grow up with cell phones and controller-free...
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By Meredith Russell While perusing cute kid-sized swimsuits for my kids and daydreaming about warm summer days lounging by the pool, reality struck: Summers by the pool with kids are more vigilant watch duty than Mom relaxing with the latest...
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Hello, Campfire Readers! Welcome to the “Little Gear for Little Hands” series. I’ll be telling you all about some great gear that is perfect for the hands of your little ones. PlayOutdoors.com has tons of great “little gear” options but...
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By Heidi Drake Have your little green monsters been turning off all the lights in the house and taking a special interest in the recycle bin the past few days? Mine have—it’s Earth Week, after all! Today’s Earth Day, the...
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By Meredith Russell For many adults, spring means getting back in shape, which often consists of some sort of jogging or running routine. As my kids get older, they are increasingly interested in lacing up their favorite sneakers and joining...
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Hello, Campfire Readers! Welcome to the "Little Gear for Little Hands" series. I'll be telling you all about some great gear that is perfect for the hands of your little ones. PlayOutdoors.com has tons of great "little gear" options but...
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The right shoes for your youngster’s outdoor shenanigans By Heidi Drake You've seen 'em. The middle schoolers shlepping along in their flip-flops in the snow, the 3rd graders hiking in skate sneakers with smooth tread… getting our kids to wear...
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By Meredith Russell With the horrific earthquakes and recent tsunami activities in Japan, family safety planning is on many of our minds. For adventure-minded families who love to spend time playing outdoors and exploring, the issue comes right to the...
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Hello, Campfire Readers! Welcome to the “Little Gear for Little Hands” series. I’ll be telling you all about some great gear that is perfect for the hands of your little ones. PlayOutdoors.com has tons of great “little gear” options but...
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By Heidi Drake “C’mon kids, let’s light the fires and burn the tires.” That’s Tabea Bruce’s favorite line from “Lance Armstrong Can Ride Circles Around my Dad” and it got her a $250 gift card to spend as she pleases...
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Tips for eco-friendly adventures in the woods By Meredith Russell Camping sounds like an inherently "green" activity, right? Well, it can be green. But it can also mean traveling to specialty stores, buying lots of expensive equipment, driving a heavy...
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By Heidi Drake Green grass, blue rivers and lakes, multicolored flowers… spring is popping up all over and it’s time to take the kids outside (without all the weatherproof outerwear)! If you give a kid a camera, they’ll actively look...
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By Heidi Drake I’m wandering through the Play Outdoors warehouse, checking out all the new family travel gear that’s landed—this stuff is so stinkin’ cool it almost makes me want to have another kid just to try it out. Almost....
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By Meredith Russell By sheer coincidence and luck, our family found itself on two warm weather vacations this year. As I dragged around hot, tired children and all of their gear for the second time in five months, I realized...
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By Heidi Drake It seems we parents are having trouble these days finding the balance between raising inactive, obese video game kids and superathletes who push themselves so hard they’re dropping on the playing field or court—often for the last...
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By Heidi Drake I started to gather my girls’ ski gear this morning in preparation for Saturday ski school, when it hit me that it’s over. I could potentially sleep in tomorrow! The “10 long weeks” didn’t seem so long...
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By Meredith Russell Just as I was feeling a thrill about the coming of spring, we got 4 1/2 inches of rain in the past two weeks; twice as much as normal (I do live in Oregon, after all). Watching...
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Hello Campfire Readers! I’m so excited to have the honor of guest posting on PlayOutdoors.com. The Campfire blog is full of such great information, stories and inspiration for parents and families—I’ve gotten quite a few tips about how to get...
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By Meredith Russell After a particularly brutal winter around the country, we’ll welcome the first day of spring 2011 with open arms on March 20th (7:21 pm). Need even more reason to be happy spring has sprung? Let us boost...
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By Heidi Drake If you weren’t among the lucky attendees at Global Green’s pre-Oscar party this year, you haven’t seen the most hilarious YouTube webisode on the planet! Now you can. Play Outdoors is super stoked to bring you Lance...
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By Sarah Laufer If you’re looking forward to spending some time riding bikes with the family this spring, these Family Cycling Tips will get the party started lickety split! Whether it's safety you’re after or just plain fun, here's some...
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By Heidi Drake When we enrolled the girls in ski school at Mt. Bachelor this year, we figured we’d be picking up cold, exhausted, cranky kids at the end of the day and heading straight home. What we got were...
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By Meredith Russell The high price of ski lodge lunches can be a big deterrent, but that doesn’t have to keep you home or hungry at the hill. Family winter sports fun and success is in the food! Get creative...
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Traveling with the tribe, Spring Break style By Heidi Drake Spring Break’s only a few weeks away… made your plans yet? No matter what you and your crew are up to this year, make this one a no-whine, memory making...
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By Heidi Drake It’s time to face reality, folks. We inhabit a plugged-in world, and no matter how committed you are to exploring and getting dirty outside with your kids, they’re likely going to be fascinated by the latest technologies....
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By Meredith Russell On a cold February evening, I found myself in the grocery store vegetable aisle, paralyzed while trying to buy vegetables that fit into all of the following categories: fresh, from my local community, and things both my...
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By Heidi Drake Orlando Bloom and Alison Brie weren’t the only stars at Global Green’s 8th Annual Pre-Oscar bash this year—our own Sarah Laufer was on hand representin’ Play Outdoors! We’ve been a supporter of Global Green’s commitment to green...
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By Ben McKinley The mission is clear: Family ski days on exotic mountains, where Mom and Dad struggle to keep up with the kids as they carve gracefully down the ski slope. Come on… you know you’ve entertained such thoughts...
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Layering for cold-weather shenanigans By Meredith Russell Clothing technology these days is quite amazing—from heated pieces to clothes that save and redistribute your heat as you need it. It boggles the mind! When you’re arming your kids for winter play,...
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Winter clothing and gear you need to make your kids use By Heidi Drake You’d think after 8+ years of living in Central Oregon and listening to me harp on her about proper cold weather clothing, my daughter Elise wouldn’t...
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By Ryan Manies Play Outdoors has grown tremendously over the past few years thanks to our loyal customers and fans of shenanigans, which means you. Yes, YOU! We're super stoked about the ruckus created by you and your families--now we...
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Announcing PlayOutdoorsTV on YouTube! By Heidi Drake It’s true—kids aren’t born knowing how to do stuff like surf and ride bikes. We parents are entrusted with the job of introducing our offspring to outdoor family adventures, which doesn’t necessarily mean...
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By Meredith Russell Just when I started feeling a little sorry for myself with gray winter complaints, I talked to my good friend Joanna, who lives in Chicago with three children under the age of seven. After record storms, Chicagoans...
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By Heidi Drake Yeah, you may be committed to getting your outdoor adrenaline rush on a regular basis, but admit it—having kids can put a big cramp in your active lifestyle. And, one of the first things to go is...
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By Meredith Russell Scratch-scratch-scratch. If that's the sound of your winter skin, welcome to the club! Cold weather creates some unique skin challenges for kids and adults, but thanks to these guidelines from The American Academy of Dermatology, you can...
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By Heidi Drake You’ve got kids and now you’re responsible for their health and physical shape—who has time for that? You can play evil P.E. teacher in the midst of your daily routine. Didn’t you have kids so you can...
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Play Outdoors is happy to feature guest blogger Henry Baker, whose original post is featured on the website HowToBecomeaPharmacist.org. See? Even people not directly involved in the kids outdoor industry agree with us that youngsters need to spend a good...
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By Morri Stewart The chilly days of winter don’t always inspire getting outside and finding zen along a river, but winter fishing is a surprisingly great opportunity for family adventure. Fishing’s slow pace won’t scare off Grandpa, and the kids’ll...
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By Heidi Drake Ever wondered why your perfect, perky snowman looks so lopsided and odd the next morning? Caralyn and Mark Buehner combine their talents (her words, his pictures) to offer up some suggestions in Snowmen at Night. Kids love...
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By Heidi Drake Ever notice that when you need a vacation the most you can’t break away for one? Fend off the winter stir crazies with these mini-vacation ideas—we promise minimal packing and planning will be involved. Fly down a...
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By Lori S. Brizee MS, RD, LD, CSP If you said, "Yum!" to our Holiday Popcorn Recipes, we have more winter snack fun in store for you and your kiddos, this time involving oh-so-scrumptious apples. Join your budding chefs in...
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Non-skiers or snowboarders can have a blast this winter too! By Angela Shatting Pre-children, I was a snowboarding chick all the way—these days I’m lucky to find a sitter, let alone time to spend a day on the mountain. Now...
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By Heidi Drake I’m usually organized when it comes to keeping up with my two girls’ schedules and activities, but when they started a multi-week ski school program at Mt. Bachelor a few weeks ago, my normally on-track brain had...
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By Meredith Russell As a fan of this blog, you probably spend much of your free time outside with your kids. But alas, there do come days and nights when freezing temperatures or pounding rain make snuggling up with a...
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Is global warming affecting our ski areas? By Kevin Farron The day before NOAA stated that 2010 had tied 2005 as the warmest year on record, CNN reported that 49 of our 50 states have snow on the ground. (Can...
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Outdoor play movements are gaining momentum, and you can help By Heidi Drake Imagine a world where kids don't go outside for recess at school. If you think this is a bleak, post-apocalyptic scene, think again. It's already happened in...
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By Morri Stewart In the little community of Salmon Idaho, a small building on the edge of town houses the Lemhi County Historical Society and Museum. It’s not much to look at from the outside. In fact, most people pass...
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By Heidi Drake When I came home with my adult-sized Patagonia Down Jacket a few months ago, my daughter Elise kept cuddling on the couch with it wrapped around her, sighing, “I want a blanket like this!” I figured it...
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By Morri Stewart Looking forward to a family ski/snowboard vacation this year? Play Outdoors brings you our Top 5 Family Friendly North American Ski Resorts. These hills offer a range of fun activities, affordability, kid-accessible terrain, and well thought out...
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By Heidi Drake Aahhh… the kids are back in school and it’s time to clean up the Christmas carnage. If your kids scored big and you’re thinking, where the heck am I gonna put all this stuff?!, January’s a great...
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By Meredith Russell For families who who spend their summers looking forward to their favorite winter sports, getting in shape can be part of the fun! The experts at the Mayo Clinic and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)...
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By Heidi Drake The days of closing down the local watering hole with your pals and watching college football in a haze on New Year’s Day are over—you’ve got kids now, and (surprise!) you’re actually looking forward to ringing in...
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By Meredith Russell It’s winter again. If it felt like a short summer, it was. Despite the fact that the rest of the country experienced record heat, Oregon had record cold. According to KATU.com, Portland had the coldest summer since...
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Brrrr... it's cold outside and the kids got new sleds and skis for Christmas--now's the time to shop PlayOutdoors.com and stock up on all the weatherproof kids outerwear you'll need to keep 'em warm and dry when they're raising a...
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By Lori S. Brizee MS, RD, LD, CSP The answer to the above question is yes…and no. Studies have shown that when a naked person is exposed to temperatures below about 75 degrees Fahrenheit, he starts burning extra energy to...
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By Meredith Russell You love it and you hate it…winter break can be a great respite from school-schedule chaos, but it can also be a stressful time for parents who have to work or kids who are bored at home....
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By Heidi Drake We were heading out for some sledding across the street when my six-year-old daughter announced that her helmet was squeezing her ears. To be honest, I was kinda stoked to buy her a new one, ‘cause the...
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Converting your Chariot for winter skiing By Ben Zimmerman When I look back at the huge number of “baby” purchases my wife and I have made over the last few years, I honestly can’t think of a better investment than...
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Holiday Shipping Cut Off Dates By Ryan Manies Is all of your Holiday Shopping complete? If not, don’t start to panic yet! There is still time to place an order with PlayOutdoors.com and receive your order by December 25! It's...
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Winter holiday travel edition By Meredith Russell Over the river and through the woods, and through the X-ray machine… whether by automobile or airplane, preparation is key to a smooth ride when you're traveling with the tribe in tow. We'll...
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By Heidi Drake “I want a coat like yours, Daddy!” If you’ve got an outdoor-lovin’ kid who’s coveting your favorite outerwear, Play Outdoors is the place to pick up junior-sized versions from The North Face. That’s right, we brought in...
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By Heidi Drake Ok, it's not like real, live, weasel-like creatures have taken over our warehouse--it's Marmot kids outerwear that's landed, and we're pretty jazzed about it. (Could be all the coffee we're drinking, but we'll give Marmot the credit...
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We know you can't Play Outdoors ALL the time, so stay tuned for more ways to raise a ruckus and have fun with your kids--we've got movie reviews, art that will inspire your family, smartphone apps, and more, all coming...
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By Heidi Drake Your kid’s got the latest snow jacket and pants and they’re ready to rock the mountain—did you know that high tech gear isn’t nearly as effective without a soft, cozy base layer under it all? It’s true....
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By Heidi Drake We think people who are smart enough to shop PlayOutdoors.com for their favorite outdoor loving kids this holiday season deserve a little kickback. Really, we’ll come up with any excuse to give you presents… just ‘cause we...
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By Heidi Drake Does the thought of maneuvering a heavy, bulky, hard-to-turn stroller make you think twice about going outside? Yeah, us too. That’s why we’re so over-the-moon in love with Phil and Teds inline strollers—they’re proof that you can...
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We're happy to introduce MomTrends blogger and Play Outdoors fan Elizabeth Leach--her review of her favorite gear originally appeared on MomTrends on October 23, 2010. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! My three-year-old just learned how...
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Sanity saving tips for organizing your kids’ busy lives By Heidi Drake The kids’ school and extracurricular activities are in full swing, and we parents often find ourselves overwhelmed with what seems like a million things to keep track of!...
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Check out what’s new at Play Outdoors By Heidi Drake We just had our first major snow here in Bend, but it’s the Play Outdoors warehouse that’s experiencing avalanche conditions. We’re buried in boxes and bags of brand new kids’...
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By Niki Singlaub Fall is here, and with it comes shorter days and cooler temps. And though the TV networks try to tempt us to retreat indoors to watch new shows and endless football, your outdoor adventures don’t have to...
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By Heidi Drake Hey-Yo! Do we have your attention now? Introducing (insert drum roll here) the new and improved PlayOutdoors.com! Yep, the baby’s grown up a bit—and we’re pretty stinkin’ proud. If you’ve visited the Campfire during the past few...
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Tips for Air Travel with your Toddler By Niki Singlaub This is perfect, I thought. A non-stop to Denver to visit grandparents and since my son is under two, he can sit on my lap for free. I can even...
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By Heidi Drake Who knew our little old annual weekend-long Warehouse Sale would become something people would start asking about and looking forward to? Well, to our delight, it has. (Whoo hoo!) We figured the piece of eye candy we...
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By Heidi Drake It’s an invasion—a ton of boxes just landed at the Play Outdoors warehouse, and they’re full of Spyders. Spyder kids’ winter gear, that is. Wait ‘til you see the knit hats, insulated jackets, snow pants, balaclavas and...
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By Heidi Drake When you think of healthy food, do the words “bland”, “boring” and “blah” immediately pop into your head? You’re obviously not living a Bear Naked life, and it’s time you start! It’s ok… keep your clothes on....
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By Heidi Drake She’s beaming ‘cause her BFF covets her new Roxy Girls Rockfest Hoodie, while you’re stoked that she’s actually wearing a jacket to school (and one that will last). That’s the sitch if you did your school clothes...
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By Heidi DrakeForget about sneakers with Dora or Spiderman on them… not that we have anything against superheroes or adventurous little girls. But have you seen Simple’s super stylin’ and simply rockin’ suede kids’ sneakers yet? They just landed on...
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By Heidi Drake Aaaahhh… Labor Day’s marked the official end of summer and the kids are back in school. If you got caught in the last-minute scramble and missed a few things on the back to school shopping list, never...
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By Heidi Drake We get a tingly feeling inside when we connect with others who share our vision of dirty, happy, well-rounded kids and their families fully experiencing the wonders of the great outdoors—Man, we love Outdoor Nation. Remember them?...
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By Heidi Drake Our goal at Play Outdoors? To spark your desire to pack up the kids and their outdoor gear and indulge in outdoor ruckus. Ever wonder who inspires us? Active, adventurous, Play Outdoors-style parents like beach volleyball star...
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By Heidi Drake “Can I go too? Pleeeaaaassse??” No, Mom, you can’t. You either, Dad. R.A.D. Camps are for kids, you know. Active, adventurous kids who want to spend their summers outside, learning about plants, animals, outdoor safety and more,...
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By Heidi Drake The rivalry began as soon as we entered the Play Outdoors store and asked Playground Monitor Amy Mora about backpacks for hiking. I knew she’d point out the functional Deuter Jr. Kids’ Backpack, and to my delight,...
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Get 10% off new arrivals for school at Play Outdoors By Heidi Drake Scared you, did we? Don’t worry, you’ve got about a month left to play outside all day, but it’s time to start thinking about stocking up on...
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By Niki Singlaub Last week my family spent some time exploring the miles of sandy beach that the Oregon Coast is known for. Ona Beach State Park, north of Seal Rock, features a quiet river that flows into the ocean;...
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Grand opening of Play Outdoors’ retail store a huge, messy success By Heidi Drake If you were anywhere near Bend, Oregon’s Mill Quarter shopping district last Tuesday, you were probably drawn to the giggling, watermelon bowling, trike racing, sidewalk chalk-drawing...
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Surefire ways to entertain (or distract) your toddler while paddling a canoe By Niki Singlaub We werenʼt sure how old a child needed to be to go canoeing. But with rising summer temperatures over the weekend, we realized our best...
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Eco and socially-conscious retailer of kids’ performance wear is on growth track If you're just jumping on the Play Outdoors fun train, welcome! And if you're wondering just who the heck we are and how this ruckus about expanding from...
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By Heidi Drake Some of us may be old enough to equate the word “splash” with the image of a mermaid Daryl Hannah frolicking with a young, skinny Tom Hanks—we think it’s about time we update that mental movie. From...
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Eco-friendly travel gear for the whole dang clan By Heidi Drake Get that deer-in-the-headlights look off your face—we don’t expect you completely rearrange the way you roll when we suggest you try “traveling green.” We’re cool with baby steps. (We...
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By Heidi Drake Let The Revolution Begin! Part of Play Outdoors’ passion for the outdoors is how time spent outside seems to encourage our kids to appreciate and want to take care of Mother Nature’s wonders. In fact, 92% of...
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Preparing for the worst so your vacation still rocks, even when bad stuff goes down... By Heidi Drake The man in your household may not be as disaster prone as Clark Griswold in those old “Vacation” movies, but that doesn’t...
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Brought to you by Debi Huang at Go Explore Nature Take it from me: Nature isn’t restricted to some far off place you only visit on special occasions. My kids and I enjoy nature every day, right here in Los...
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By Heidi Drake You wanna know why Play Outdoors got into the business of outfitting kids and their families for fun? Cause we’re tired of seeing day trips and family vacations ruined by bad gear! Don’t let your kid be...
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By Heidi Drake You know what we love about Play Outdoors families? You don’t plan the average family vacation—anyone can do Disneyland, right? If you’re into scaling new heights of fun and outdoor adventure with the kids, head to rocky...
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By Heidi Drake Get us out of here! The end-of-the-school-year countdown has become serious—parents and kids alike are dying to get the heck outta Dodge this summer (wherever Dodge City is for you, anyway). Traveling with the entire crew can...
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By Heidi Drake Oregon is known for being a mecca for hikers, cyclists, skiers and snowboarders, rafters, runners, and pretty much anything else you can think of that involves action and the outdoors. Oregon parents seem to be the type...
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A little preparation can save your camping trip! By Heidi Drake Sand, surf, tide pools, and steaming pots of yummy crab… it sounded like an idyllic way to spend spring break this year. Somehow, though, it seems we forgot to...
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Durable and functional school, hiking & alpine packs for adventurous kids By Heidi Drake *Photo: fashion-origin.com We’ve never understood kids’ backpacks that aren’t shaped to fit kids’ bodies—that’s why we’re so excited about the Deuter youth backpacks that have landed...
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By Heidi Drake Don’t hide inside if you’ve got an infant or toddler (or both) at home—go out and take a hike! It’s free, can be spontaneous or meticulously planned, and you can find great trails in urban areas as...
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By Heidi Drake The first May flowers are peeking through the soil, and Spring Fever is running rampant at the Play Outdoors warehouse! We’re gearing up to open our new store in Bend’s Mill Quarter next month (more on that...
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By Ben McKinley Last October, just as the six-month fall/winter cloud was descending over Portland, my then-five-months-pregnant wife, our three-and-a-half-year-old daughter and I headed off to Maui, Hawaii for some natural vitamin D. Being the off season in Maui, when...
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Stylish UV protection for your little beach bum By Heidi Drake Kids love sun, sand, surf, and bright colors—now you can bring it all together with Tuga Sunwear. The Spring 2010 Tuga sunwear, including rashguard shirts, hats, and kids sunglasses...
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Explore our beautiful national parks for free with your family By Heidi Drake Did you know there are 392 national parks in the U.S.? That’s a lot of terrain to explore, and starting this Saturday, April 17, 2010, you get...
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By Heidi Drake Hot sand, glass, rocks… ouch! It’s tempting to go barefoot on the beach or at the lake, but stubbed toes and cut feet will ruin a good time for sure. If you’re planning to spend some time...
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By Heidi Drake The snow is melting and we’re all craving a healthy dose of natural vitamin D—time to spend some time in the sun! As the weather warms up the kids head for the water, so Play Outdoors is...
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Play Outdoors' family travel gear picks for a sun-filled, fun-filled family vacation By Nicole Oliver Traveling with children takes packing, planning and organization to a level only surpassed by NASA missions. We’ve picked out some of our favorite family travel...
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Our kids’ shoe lineup just got a little greener. Simple is a company on a mission, committed to making 100% sustainable shoes. This means sourcing materials from suppliers who meet their strict standards, and designing and manufacturing to keep waste...
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By Heidi Drake The 2010 Chariot child carrier systems have landed on Play Outdoors soil and we couldn’t be more stoked! If you’ve ever let the weather or safety concerns stop you from taking your child when you jog, ski,...
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Whether you’re looking forward to bluebird days on the mountain this spring or planning ahead for a well-equipped season next winter, Play Outdoors has kids’ snow gear on sale now! Shop our Winter Clearance Sale and save up to 50%...
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By Kari Svenneby A lot of the time it is hard to know how to start things, like changing a habit or finding ways to get more outdoor time. Joining an outdoor program or taking an occasional family trip to...
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Part of a campfire’s draw is the constant changing of the flames — Welcome to the new Play Outdoors Campfire blog! Pull up a chair and get the scoop on what’s going on at Play Outdoors, including the latest updates...
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By Morri Stewart From where I sit typing, I have a wonderful view of my family’s garden plot, or what will be in the months ahead. The dormant earth, currently covered by a layering of snow, makes the chronic gardener...
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By Lori S. Brizee MS, RD, LD Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin”. Our main source is our skin’s exposure to ultraviolet B rays from sunlight. However, for those of us living at high latitudes (above the 42nd...
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We set out on a quest to find the most terrifying and equally irresponsible activities kids could possibly do outside. As society is becoming increasingly safety-conscious when it comes to our kids and the outdoors, some have been left to...
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Turn your nature walks with the kids into a creative adventure. By Morri Stewart I have lived in a lot of ski towns. Waking to see snow falling outside always quickens my heart with the thought of all the fun...
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How kids' apparel choices affect outside play. By Heidi Drake I was waiting for my first grader in front of her school the other day—it was 29° outside and I was shivering a bit even in my down jacket, hat,...
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By Heidi Drake I love snow. My husband and I moved to Sunriver, Oregon to be in the thick of it and we couldn’t wait to introduce our young daughters to it as soon as we could. We bundled them...
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Finding healthy ways to spend time away from the tube. By Meredith Russell What would you do with 32 extra hours a week? Sleep? Exercise? Sounds like a lot of extra time, doesn’t it? A new study from Nielsen reveals...
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Play your way to good behavior. Every child likes a game, so why not use his or her enthusiasm to also teach a valuable lesson about good behavior? While parents have to regularly discourage certain behaviors as they occur, the...
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By Heidi Drake In today’s economy, the big-resort family winter ski and snowboarding trip has become out of reach or just not practical for many of us, especially when you add lodging and food to the cost of lift tickets....
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Quadracepts and hamstrings! Winter Fitness Series: Part 4 of 4 By Morri Stewart My son is fascinated with super heroes. To be honest, I am too! The power and strength with which they move through each challenge inspires me to...
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By Meredith Russell New Year’s is a bookend for this holiday season, and a great opportunity to involve our children in making meaningful changes. Start some family traditions that focus less on stuff and more on action. Environmental New Year’s...
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Inspirational ideas for your family throughout the year. By Morri Stewart Here we are at the end of another year, ready to jump forward with resolutions tucked up our sleeves. For many of us, those resolutions revolve around health through...
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How to stay healthy and when to cancel the trip. By Meredith Russell Swine flu… swine flu …swine flu… it seems to be all we’ve heard about this fall. If you’ve gotten this far without it, you’ve made it through...
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Dad's eco-friendly gift ideas for this holiday season. By Ben McKinley Around Christmas and for her birthday our daughter receives plenty of bright plastic objects from friends and family. While we appreciate the generosity of our loved ones, we aren't...
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Winter Fitness Series: Part 3 of 4 By Morri Stewart It’s never too early to introduce your children to their abdominal muscles. With the young ones, perhaps I wouldn’t call them “abdominals.” “Tummy muscles” gets the picture across, especially if...
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Seven savvy suggestions for keeping the kiddos entertained while you travel this holiday season. By Heidi Drake “Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go…” Families have been packing up and heading out to visit friends...
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By Meredith Russell Did you know you can teach children to be grateful and empathetic? Even in the first few years of life, parents have everyday opportunities to encourage these important qualities. As parents, we model gratitude by thanking our...
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Dealing with weight issues without stomping on your child’s self esteem. By Lori S. Brizee, MS, RD, LD, CSP One out of six children and adolescents is overweight or obese. That leaves a lot of parents asking themselves, “What can...
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Five fun ways for the kiddos to burn off the Thanksgiving feast and keep from whining, “I’m bored!” By Melanie Frenkel & Heidi Drake Thanksgiving is a wonderful opportunity for gathering as a family and sharing a traditional meal. It's...
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By Nancie Carmichael One day when I had my grandsons in the backseat of my car, we saw a homeless man on the street corner with a sign: “Will work for food.” As we waited for the light to turn,...
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Winter Fitness Series: Part 2 of 4 By Morri Stewart I have a competitive streak in me, even when it comes to my kids. I have to stay on my toes because there are two of them; twins, in fact,...
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By Morri Stewart Last summer, my family and I were joined by our friends Scott and Andrea for several nights at a little lake tucked up into the craggy peaks of the Cascade Range in Central Oregon. Central Oregon is...
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Ten kids' gifts under $20. Holiday Gift Guide Series: Part 2 of 6 By Heidi Drake This holiday season more of us than ever before are feeling the pinch of a tight budget, which can make spoiling our offspring properly...
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Eco-friendly giving with Play Outdoors. Holiday Gift Guide Series: Part 1 of 6 By Heidi Drake Yes, you’re still working on that pile of Halloween candy, so sorry to bring up the holidays already. But think of the stress you...
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Parents have a long list of aspects to worry about when it comes to their children’s development. Not only should we consider what kids eat, read, are exposed to and how much exercise they get; but we have to worry...
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Start preparing for ski and snowboard season. Winter Fitness Series: Part 1 of 4 By Morri Stewart Ski and snowboard season is just around the corner. If your family is like mine, the transition from summer to winter sports and...
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Start preparing for ski and snowboard season. Winter Fitness Series: Part 1 of 4 By Morri Stewart Ski and snowboard season is just around the corner. If your family is like mine, the transition from summer to winter activities is...
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Halloween means outdoor fun. By Meredith Russell Halloween has become a major holiday for many families—beyond costumes, decorations, and candy, this holiday provides a unique opportunity for children to experience the autumn outdoors. As the air crisps, the sun rays...
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By Heidi Drake Americans are known for making a big deal out of nothing: where else do families travel out of their way to see the World’s Largest Ball of Twine (in Darwin, Minnesota) or purposefully attend outhouse races across...
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Review of the Las Vegas Interbike Convention. By Ben McKinley Outdoor youth activities and the Vegas strip rarely go hand in hand. Yet, once a year cycling aficionados of all kinds descend upon Sin City for the largest bike industry...
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By Morri Stewart Fall brings a sense of quickening in the air for me. It is time to get the yard in order, sweeping up leaves and last minute trimming of dead vines and grasses. It is a time for...
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By Nancie Carmichael I watched as my grandsons gathered around Great Grandpa while he blew out all 98 candles on his birthday cake. I was struck by the contrasting seasons of childhood and old age. How quickly the seasons pass—in...
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Subscribe By Heidi Drake We all know to look for the little triangles on the bottoms of plastic containers when we’re done with them, and more and more of us are trying harder to regularly recycle paper and aluminum too....
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Announcing the winners of the Play Outdoors & diddit.com Eco Challenge! By Heidi Drake The world is a little more green these days, thanks to the Grand Prize Winner of the Play Outdoors and diddit.com Eco Challenge—Congratulations, Katherine Jones of...
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By Ben McKinley In a previous post, I mentioned the good work being done by Global Green USA. The mission of this group is "focused on stemming global climate change by creating green buildings and cities." Global Green has roots...
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Play Outdoors + Resellers = Smart, savvy shopping. By Heidi Drake Once the basic needs of food and shelter are taken care of, we as parents must confront the task of making sure our offspring have good clothing on their...
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How Ben & Tatum took on the Play Outdoors and diddit.com Family Eco Challenge in Portland, Oregon. By Ben McKinley When introducing new topics and challenges to my daughter, my approach is generally the same: start early and often... in...
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Fun ways to encourage environmental stewardship in your children By Kristin Tone How do we get (and keep) our kids’ attention in order to teach them turn out lights, recycle, and limit water use? We could simply tell them they...
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One week to go in the Play Outdoors & diddit.com Eco Challenge… last chance to get in on the game. By Heidi Drake Now you’ve all gone and ‘dunnit.’ Made the earth, your communities, and us at Play Outdoors break...
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How to Camp "Green" Once You Arrive. Green Camping: Part 2 of 2 By Kristin Tone So, you’ve pitched your tent, abandoned technology, and donned your eco-friendly fleece--now you can enjoy your stay and pr otect the beautiful space you’ve...
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Earth friendly ways to prepare your family for a wilderness vacation. Green Camping: Part 1 of 2 By Kristin Tone Camping is a fun and inexpensive way to step away from our busy lives and immerse our families in the...
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How their innovative garment recycling program is giving their outerwear a green reputation. By Nicole Oliver In 2005, Patagonia launched the revolutionary Common Threads Garment Recycling Program. In the beginning, the program only accepted Patagonia Capilene® Performance Baselayers for recycling;...
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A different way of looking at nature for a confessed “not-so-green” Nana. By Nancie Carmichael Why do some people like to play outdoors more than others? No doubt it goes back to childhood. I grew up on the north central...
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How we can eat to help sustain our planet. By Lori S. Brizee MS, RD, LD, CSP Think what you eat doesn’t affect the planet you live on? Read on. Food production and distribution is the single biggest contributor to...
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A review of this environmental education website & organization By Ben McKinley In previous posts, we've looked at some great organizations that are taking the lead in producing and publishing new content to the web that can help us teach...
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What the rich & famous are doing to save the earth and live green (even those who aren’t frogs) By Heidi Drake “To watch my kid s eat kale is a pretty proud moment for me as a mom,” says...
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The latest update on the Play Outdoors & diddit.com Family Eco Challenge By Heidi Drake Wow. A little peer pressure sure works! Since last checking in, the number of participants in the Play Outdoors & diddit.com Family Eco Challenge has...
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A review of Grandparents.com & their Get Outside and Play! campaign By Nancie Carmichael Here’s a great website for us grandparents: Grandparents.com. While attempting to immerse myself in the cyber culture my grand kids are so comfortable with, I found...
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Global Green & Greenscool Get Involved The “Greening” of Our Schools and Playgrounds: Part 2 of 2 By Ben McKinley In the second installment of this series on the quest to create more sustainable schools and ‘spread the green word,’...
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Taking the kids to Baja, Mexico is mucho easy—really! By Morri Stewart Traveling with children can be challenging; traveling internationally requires absolute faith in your relationship with your kids and a large dose of humor. It helps read some kids...
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You now have ‘til September 30, 2009 to get involved and win big! By Heidi Drake Want to help save our planet and win a $300 shopping spree at Play Outdoors? C’mon, it’s your chance to teach your kids about...
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What to Look for in Children’s Sunscreens and How to Use Them Effectively UV and Your Kids: Part 4 of 4 By Kristin Tone With over 2,000 brands of sunscreen on the market, how do we, as parents, determine the...
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Diabetes Series: Part 2 of 2 By Lori S. Brizee MS, RD, LD; Central Oregon Nutrition Consultants Last month we talked about what diabetes is and how it is diagnosed. This month we want to talk about how to prevent...
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Fearless Baking
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Bankermom
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Leave it to Barney [xml|www]
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Planker Sandwiches Presents: Traveling Sandwiches
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Escape to Books [xml|www]
Run Girl Run! [xml|www]
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Run Bitches Run [xml|www]
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Fade Away... [xml|www]
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Awbrey Dental Group Blog
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