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%...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Raising a Naturalist: Outdoor Activities for August By Nicole Oliver It’s the height of summer and the bugs are everywhere! You don’t have to sit outside long to see some of the biggest, hairiest, weirdest insects of the year. Luckily,...
Fun family eco-travel to beautiful Florida By Heidi Ahrens Never thought of Florida as a place for the outdoorsperson? This is a common misconception; Florida has much more to offer than miles and miles of beach and the home of...
By Morri Stewart I’d like to say I flew into Aspen several weeks ago, but the reality was our plane was canceled due to mechanical difficulties. That is how I found myself, bone weary, on the last leg of my...
How to host your very own grand kid camp—successfully! By Nancie Carmichael Do you want more fun than you can possibly imagine? And get “falling-down tired” while you’re at it--yet still come up smiling? Consider having a “Grand Kid Camp.”...
Play Outdoors is proud to feature guest author Bethe Almeras! “Play is the work of children.” - Friedrich Froebel If play is the work of children, then today’s kids have been laid-off – pink-slipped, like countless adults in this country....
Gardening with the Kids: Part 6 of 6 By Morri Stewart According to the American Community Garden Association there are over 18,000 community gardens in the United States and Canada. Community gardens are places where neighbors can gather to cultivate...
By Nancie Carmichael They’re coming! Grandchildren, that is. And I can’t wait. Willy. Kendsy. Cali. Hogan. Pearson. Jackson. Cole. Wesley. Annabelle. They range in ages from twelve years to fifteen months. I confess, nothing is more fun than to have...
Play Outdoors’ July diddit.com challenge—what did you do? By Heidi Drake I, being of a certain age, still can’t quite believe I live in a world where adults refer to having “googled” something, have “yahoo” accounts, and rely on something...
By Heidi Ahrens You want to stay true to your convictions of introducing your children to environmentally friendly travel, outdoor exploration, and living with an adventurous spirit, but face it; you are in need of a “real” vacation where you...
The “Greening” of Our Schools and Playgrounds: Part 1 of 2 By Ben McKinley Sustainability has been quite the rage the last couple years, especially in my home town of Portland, OR. It amazes me that people's appetites seem insatiable...
What you may not know about these nutritious, fun “weeds.” Play Outdoors is proud to feature guest blogger Kari Svenneby What more can symbolize childhood and spring than kids picking and playing with dandelions? Even though we adults look at...
Watch your kid swing with a smile like Violet Affleck (with or without those dimples!) By Heidi Drake They’re free, fun, and you don’t need to cross a red velvet rope to get in, plus you just might spot Zuma...
Being Kind to the Earth With Your Home Garden. Gardening with the Kids: Part 5 of 6 By Morri Stewart Creating a garden that is both kind to the environment and organic, for the health of your family, can be...
Diabetes Series: Part 1 of 2 By Lori S. Brizee, MS, RD, LD, CSP Diabetes Mellitus is defined by the presence of high blood glucose levels, or “hyperglycemia.” It can be due to decreased insulin production, decreased insulin action or...
By Heidi Ahrens When you hear the words “New York” you most likely think “bright lights, big city” and don’t envision an outdoorsy vacation in that particular state. However, just a few hours outside of New York City you can...
Exploring Tide Pools with the Kids Raising a Naturalist: Outdoor Activities for July By Nicole Oliver Nothing says 'naturalist' like Rachel Carson. And nothing says Rachel Carson like a tide pool exploration. Rachel Carson has been dubbed the 'mother of...
UV and Your Kids: Part 3 of 4 By Kristin Tone Earnestly as we may try, there are times when we fail to adequately protect our children from sunburn. At the first sight of that pink skin on your kid,...
By Heidi Drake I was stuck in a camping food rut, automatically loading my cart with the same old burger, hot dog and s’more fixings every time we got ready to take off for a few days outdoors. For some...
Gardening with the Kids: Part 4 of 6 By Morri Stewart There are two distinct elements when it comes to nutrition and how it relates to children: First, getting nutritious food in to the little darlings, and second, educating them...
Spotlight on Central Oregon’s Kids Gear to Go By Morri Stewart There was a time when packing for a trip was easy; however, those days of throwing clothes in a duffel bag, slinging it over my shoulder and bolting out...
Play Outdoors is proud to feature guest blogger Michele Whiteaker, a freelance writer who promotes play at Play Parks Central. She’s also a playground blogger for Fun Orange County Parks and Fun Colorado Springs Parks. Unstructured play is the academic...
UV and Your Kids: Part 2 of 4 By Kristin Tone So, you’ve found your way to the sunscreen aisle at your local drugstore. Your kids are systematically destroying every display within reach. (Although, you may actually have control of...
By Ben McKinley 4th of July is a major holiday for obvious reasons. Weather is typically ideal and it gives us all a chance to gather with friends and family, celebrate our great nation, and enjoy many time honored traditions....
Raising a Naturalist: Outdoor Activities for June By Nicole Oliver A Backyard Camp Out The nights are warm and school is out – now’s the time to spend a night under the stars. Even if you’re not planning a family...
Mom Knows Best By Amanda Stuermer Some mothers seem prepared for any and every occasion. They never leave the house without sunscreen, granola bars, and bandaids. Others always appear to be flying by the seat of their pants. Which am...
Saving Money By Morri Stewart Every gardener has an ulterior motive. Whether it is the cathartic movement of turning the soil, pulling the errant weed, gently covering the infant seeds or supplementing the family’s diet with fresh, homegrown fruits and...
A Geologically and Historically Rich Area By Heidi Ahrens Not sure what category of “outdoor family" you fall into, or like to mix up the activities that you do on your vacations? You can find many interesting kids outdoor activities...
Nocturnal Outdoor Activities Play Outdoors is proud to feature guest author Melynda Coble Harrison, author of Your Wild Child, a blog dedicated to inspiring parents and children to spend more time outside. When you look into the sky on a...
Where & When to get the Kids Hangin’ 10 By Amanda Stuermer We live in a small Central Oregon ski town, which means we are total landlocked desert dwellers. And yet, we still find ourselves inexplicably pulled toward the ocean...
A Beautiful Place to Soak Up Nature By Morri Stewart Who can resist the combination of fresh air, warm water, lush greenery and a sparkling river nearby? Belknap Hot Springs embodies all of these characteristics with an atmosphere that caters...
Reviewed by Heidi Drake To our kids, the word “green” means much more than the color you get when you mix yellow and blue. They learn about recycling, Earth Day, and organic food at school (and are not shy about...
By Morri Stewart In 2002, fairly bulging with twins, I was invited to join a girlfriend and her family for their annual gathering at Lake Shasta. The houseboat was rented, the ski boat taken care of, food purchased, drinks on...
Speaking of Compost & Worms By Morri Stewart I just wandered over to my neighbor’s house. She showed me her worms, or more precisely, what looks like a condominium for happy retired worms. The trademarked “Can-O-Worms” contraption, made of 100%...
What Are UV Rays and Why is UV Protection So Crucial? By Kristin Tone For many of us, summer signifies freedom. We are finally able to expose that pasty flesh that was kept under cover during the long winter months....
By Amanda Stuermer Like many mothers, I have spent hours poring over art camp brochures, adventure camp fliers, and parks and recreation guides trying to put together just the right mix of summer activities to keep my daughter engaged and...
By Heidi Ahrens Whether you are looking for a remote car camping spot or a spectacular backpacking destination, Dominguez Canyon in Western Colorado offers wonderful hiking and family outdoor fun. The best time to head to this recreation site is...
By Morri Stewart Summertime brings to mind long days filled with great outdoor adventures. When it comes to spending time on the water engaging in paddlesports, ‘keeping it safe’ goes hand in hand with laughter and fun. The Professional Paddlesports...
By Heidi Ahrens This Memorial Day weekend you may be planning to partake in the gre at American tradition of car camping, along with numerous other families who are celebrating this much-deserved, three day break. When it comes to camping,...
Getting Outside in Urban Settings By Amanda Stuermer Urban adventure might conjure up visions of hiking down city sidewalks and swimming in cement ponds. Most cities, however, offer plenty of opportunities to play outdoors that go beyond bushwhacking through concrete...
Play Outdoors is proud to feature guest author Mike Lanza of Playborhood. This article was originally published at Playborhood on April 7, 2009. Why do union members picket the businesses they are striking against? Why do political protesters gather and...
Quality Family Time By Morri Stewart This is the first in a series for gardeners of all skill levels. Have fun and eat healthfully! There is nothing more gratifying to me than starting flowers and veggies from seeds, then planting...
Get to Know Your Local Birds By Nicole Oliver Bird watching is such a simple pleasure. Imagine quiet mornings spent with your children, peering out of your living room window at the robins, goldfinches and blue jays you attract with...
Slow Food In Schools By Heidi Drake We all know kids who seriously believe their food comes directly from McDonald’s or the corner grocery store, with no concept of its true origins. Somewhere along the way we lost our connection...
By Amanda Stuermer Recently, I heard Fabien Cousteau, grandson to undersea legend Jacques Cousteau, speaking to Oprah about the need to protect our oceans. He told the Queen of Daytime TV, “You wouldn't let a child open up a cabinet...
Reviewed by Ben McKinley I was blessed to have spent a significant portion of my childhood in natural surroundings. Sadly, this is not the case for a good percentage of our population. Richard Louv's bestselling book, Last Child in the...
Waddling with a Toddler By Heidi Ahrens During my first pregnancy I went on a winter hut skiing trip to an elevation of 10,000 feet. I also went snowshoeing every weekend, and for the most part I felt really content...
By Heidi Ahrens 795 miles = ground covered in our broken down vehicle 2 ½ year old = the person in our family who dealt best with 13 hours of driving $400 = the cost of our amazing 10-day family...
By Morri Stewart This might be a stretch, and I will most definitely be accused of anthropomorphism, but when I think of rivers, I imagine them as unique individuals, their personalities clothed in the shapes of their rocky or sandy...
The Benefits of a Little Time in the Saddle By Amanda Stuermer I was saddle-trained before I was diaper-trained. I’d sit in front of my grandmother holding on to the worn, leather saddle horn with all of my two-year-old might....
Decrease Your Carbon Footprint with Your Kids’ Clothing Choices By Morri Stewart What is a carbon footprint? Well, a carbon footprint is defined as the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to dir ectly and indirectly support human activities, usually...
Play Outdoors is proud to feature guest author Bethe Almeras! The call to “Go play outside!” has quieted over the years. The past two-decades have brought a dramatic 50% decrease in the amount of time American kids are spending outdoors...
By Nicole Oliver Go for a walk in the rain A walk in the rain can be a magical experience for young children – especially for those who typically spend stormy days inside. For comfort’s sake, first make sure everyone...
By Melissa Chapman Upon setting out to find the perfect noggin protector, I learned that my family’s helmet problems were not unique. According to a national report from Safe Kids Worldwide - a global non-profit organization aimed at preventing accidental...
Raising a naturalist is simple: give kids plenty of time outside to discover the wonders of the natural world. Inspire them to explore, question, record and - most of all – love nature. Teach them about the seasons, how plants...
By Melissa Chapman With my first child I was determined not to be a “helicopter parent” - I didn’t want to hover and inhibit her from experiencing things organically. So, I let her explore every nook and cranny of our...
Outdoor Adventures with the Comforts of Home By Heidi Drake Sometimes I miss my four-day backpacking trips - just the necessities and a good book to curl up with in my tent after a long hike. But that was before...
By Ben McKinley Intro to Skiing Trip Two: The Power of a Checklist Two weeks passed since Tatum's first exposure to skiing. She’d talked about it almost daily, eager to get back to the mountain. So we headed to back...
Family Camping Adventures in Tucson, AZ By Heidi Ahrens I love heading to Tucson with my family in late winter, when we can trade the frigid days of early spring in the Rockies for the temperate climate of southern Arizona...
By Morri Stewart The Wonders of Water Shoes—Mom & Dad’s Best Friend There are few things greater than getting my family outside and adventuring. Nevertheless, the excitement generated by prospects of outdoor fun always leads to a level of chaos...
By Amanda Stuermer Whoever said, “Life is a journey, not a destination” never braved a 6-hour, white-knuckled flight fearing peanut ingestion, temper tantrums and sibling turbulence at 30,000 ft. Sometimes life is definitely about the destination. Any parent with a...
By Ben McKinley Intro to Skiing: Trip One—At Least There’s Hot Chocolate! Skiing is a big deal around our house. Introducing our daughter to the sport was discussed early on. My wife and I wanted to make skiing fun from...
Comfort Breeds Comfort—Introducing Kids To The Outdoors Without Overwhelming Them I have been amazed at how open kids are to new experiences, especially in the outdoors. Whether it’s a walk down the street, exploring the local park, or going on...
Early Season Camping Trip — Western Slope Area, Colorado You see the crocuses coming out and get that family camping itch. Why don’t you pack up the kids, camping gear and head to the Western Slope of Colorado for an...
A Day at Todd Lake with the Kids I am an avid outdoors-woman, but when we first moved to Bend, Oregon life seemed to grab me by the scruff of the neck and jerk me from laundry load to grocery...
Whether you’re heading to Puerto Rico for a vacation on the beach, hiking in Colorado or to Texas for a rafting trip, you’re sure to find these items useful during your outdoor-based vacation. My suggestion is to pack the following...
Raising a naturalist is simple: give kids plenty of time outside to discover the wonders of the natural world. Inspire them to explore, question, record and - most of all – love nature. Teach them about the seasons, how plants...
I love playing outside. Having grown up in the Northwest, I benefited from access to all sorts of outdoor experiences. As a father, I now seek opportunities to expose my 2 ½-year-old daughter to all the ways I like to...
The current recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics states children, teens and adults should be "physically active for at least 60 minutes per day." In our household, that translates into “getting one’s Ya-Ya’s out.” As a personal trainer, I...
We flew from Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park. Just as our small plane was about to touch down on the dirt runway, we saw several giraffe and a comical warthog scurry out of our path. We hopped into the ubiquitous...
Ski Trainer Showdown: Mommy vs. Daddy Mom’s two cents: Eric and I decided to teach our girls to ski and wanted to keep it fun and safe. I thought using a backpack-style ski trainer with leashes would help, while he...
Sledding Is Big-Time Fun... And A Great Way To Introduce Little Ones To Snow Play Skiing has been a significant part of my life since I was first exposed to the sport at age 7 (Thank you Mom and Dad!)...
Shots? Check. Passports and Visas? Check. Malaria medication? Check. Safari gear? Check. It was time to embark upon our adventure at last. Saying goodbye to my husband and daughter was the hardest part of the entire trip. Even the shots...
The first couple of months postpartum can be a time of isolation for new parents. Couple that with cold weather and icy roads and you’ve got a recipe for serious cabin fever. To stave of postpartum depression (and plain old...
Whether you’re planning a multi-day winter camping trip or one long day of outdoor fun, building a quinzee (snow shelter) with your kids can add much fun, warmth and entertainment to your adventure. Some families in colder climes build these...
Keep Jack Frost From Biting (Or Nipping) Little Fingers & Toes Spring break is less than a month away but it’s still snowing in some parts of the globe. It’s easy to think we’re past frostnip/frostbite season this time of...
You’re Going Where? I remember the look of fear in my husband’s eyes when I told him my parents wanted to take me and our two sons to Tanzania for two weeks. Was he worried about me being in Africa...
There are travelers and there are adventurers. I am the proud daughter of the latter. Admittedly, trips to the grocery with my three children can sometimes feel like all the adventure I can handle. Yet, there are other times when...
As a parent you may not be as comfortable as Wayne Gretzky on ice skates, but with a little determination you can introduce your children to the great sport of ice skating. Ice skating is not only a great way...
Looking for a new place to visit with the family this winter, but want to integrate outdoor fun with hotel stays and great food? Then maybe a trip to Ottawa, Canada is where you should head this February.
Ottawa (which is in the province of Ontario) is the capital of Canada. It is located just north of the state of New York and it is easy to get to since it has an international airport. In February they have a winter festival called Winterlude that is sure to entertain any member of your family.
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The Martini Chronicles [xml|www]
Dating Is Weird [xml|www]
Volcano Vineyards Blog [xml|www]
Fred Real Estate Group [xml|www]
Wanderlust Wanderings [xml|www]
Be Well with Qigong [xml|www]
Go Light. Go Fast. [xml|www]
Create and Relate [xml|www]
Diner Life [xml|www]
thumpology [xml|www]
Color Conversations with Cristina [xml|www]
Escape to Books [xml|www]
Sentences We Love [xml|www]
Harold's Blog [xml|www]
Community Learning Instructor [xml|www]
Wonder Worman [xml|www]
How the Real Mother Hen Sees the World [xml|www]
Liana's Lifetime [xml|www]
Photos Northwest Blog [xml|www]
The Grumpy Forester [xml|www]
High Desert Gallery Snippets [xml|www]
Show & Tell [xml|www]
Red Carpets, Saw Dust & DC Insiders [xml|www]
Seeking Grant Money Today [xml|www]
Gill Adventures Blog [xml|www]
Ginger's Kitchenware [xml|www]
Jane Johnson Photography [xml|www]
Umami Media Blog [xml|www]
mark leary designs - mobiles & other swirlygigs [xml|www]
Brand Insight Blog [xml|www]
The Way....to Oregon [xml|www]
Brysons of Bend [xml|www]
Leave it to Barney [xml|www]
DT from da FP [xml|www]
Dudley's BookShop Cafe [xml|www]
Tom's Book Publishing Blog [xml|www]
Stroller Strides - Bend, OR [xml|www]
View From The Cliff [xml|www]
Damian Fagan [xml|www]
Wannabe Hipster Mom
[xml|www]monkeyinabox [xml|www]
Juniper Seahorses [xml|www]
CS Distributors and Creative Smocking [xml|www]
Standup Paddle Flatwater [xml|www]
Nitro Sister- Christina [xml|www]
Fleet Feet Sports Bend Blog [xml|www]
Cowgirls Blog [xml|www]
Alpine Blogs [xml|www]
Bankermom
[xml|www]chuggnutt.com [xml|www]
Pastor Mike's Faith Journey Adventure [xml|www]
Arabella's Garden [xml|www]
Women's Hunting Journal [xml|www]
Blueturtle's Space [xml|www]
RAMBLETRON 4.75.269 [xml|www]
Buzz By Annie's [xml|www]
Moving On [xml|www]
WOW! And I say it louder. [xml|www]
The Wagger [xml|www]
An Eskimo bakes [xml|www]
It Was Written [xml|www]
The Biggest Winner [xml|www]
Central Oregon Food [xml|www]
Camalli Book Company [xml|www]
Amerine.net
[xml|www]BendNights Dot Blog [xml|www]
Bend Real Estate Sales [xml|www]
Barker Bass Blog [xml|www]
Nugget Newspaper Blog [xml|www]
parla (speak) [xml|www]
coldframed tomatoes [xml|www]
Bend Oregon Restaurant [xml|www]
Build Baby Build [xml|www]
Fade Away... [xml|www]
Dwyer Williams Potter, Attorneys, LLP [xml|www]
Forever Family Designs [xml|www]
Bend Oregon Real Estate News [xml|www]
PPP (Pole Pedal Paddle) [xml|www]
acloudtree [xml|www]
Bend Mothers Acting Up [xml|www]
Isabella Acosta Barna [xml|www]
Cascade Winds News [xml|www]
WebCyclery Blog
[xml|www]Search Consulting Service Blog [xml|www]
Tyler Roemer Photography Blog [xml|www]
life is weird (and so am i) [xml|www]
BendBubble Phase Three [xml|www]
Bend Morons [xml|www]
Eloquently Stated [xml|www]
An Angry Bend Bitch [xml|www]
Madras Matters [xml|www]
Good Fitness, Great Life [xml|www]
bent and beat [xml|www]
Greener By Design [xml|www]
Good Dirt Jewelry [xml|www]
Bronco Billy In Sisters Oregon [xml|www]
IronHorse [xml|www]
Cauzal Connections [xml|www]
The Huni Family (Almost) Daily Diatribe [xml|www]
Brewerman [xml|www]
Images by Jeff Kennedy [xml|www]
It's the little things in life... [xml|www]
Bend, Oregon, Daily Photo [xml|www]
Central Oregon Critic [xml|www]
Rob Umphress [xml|www]
Pondering Philosopher [xml|www]
backstage pass [xml|www]
NitroSister Christina : Artwork [xml|www]
If you're not ready to die for it... [xml|www]
THE JC PEOPLE [xml|www]
The Debut Effect [xml|www]
In the Know [xml|www]
Friday's Food Fancy [xml|www]
Stride Steady [xml|www]
Bend Drum Circle [xml|www]
Victoria's Secrets Told [xml|www]
Learning Conversations [xml|www]
vorpal.cc/blog [xml|www]
disturbing the comfortable [xml|www]
The Trading Desk [xml|www]
Central Oregon Landwatch [xml|www]
XC Oregon [xml|www]
The Pure Ingredients [xml|www]
Parking Lot Mamas [xml|www]
Parenting A Complex Special Needs Child [xml|www]
Ania Designs [xml|www]
There Goes Today, it Slowly Fades Away [xml|www]
Dusty Tales [xml|www]
Bring Back the 80's! [xml|www]
Into the Wild Oregon [xml|www]
Katie [xml|www]
The Beeb, the Beagle & My Bestfriend [xml|www]
Garage Improvement [xml|www]
NeighborImpact Food Bank News [xml|www]
Life Behind the Lens [xml|www]
Bend Oregon Photos [xml|www]
Bend Gazette [xml|www]
Craving [xml|www]
Bend Chiro Blog [xml|www]
Journey in Bend [xml|www]
Karen Duvall [xml|www]
Sagewind Voices [xml|www]
Latitudes and Lassitudes [xml|www]
Our journey to Paige [xml|www]
Rachor Photography [xml|www]
Bicycle43 [xml|www]
Live on the Fly Studio [xml|www]
Pensees [xml|www]
Postcards from the Edge [xml|www]
Bend Oregon ... and a little beyond! [xml|www]
The BF Stop: The Official BIG Folio Blog [xml|www]
Birdies 4 Babies Golf Charity [xml|www]
of running and other pursuits [xml|www]
Bivwak Outdoors [xml|www]
What's New in Allyson's Kitchen [xml|www]
eMusings [xml|www]
CRR News And Views [xml|www]
My Tangerine Dreams [xml|www]
Scam Protectors [xml|www]
bikebuzz
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Call Me Ed [xml|www]
I intentionally wrote it out to be an illegible mess [xml|www]
Gregg Zivney [xml|www]
Music and Musings [xml|www]
The Adventures of Rich Jandt [xml|www]
True North [xml|www]
The Christensons [xml|www]
Peebo the Bike Commuter [xml|www]
The Frequently Unvisited Portion of the Internet [xml|www]
Kitchen Weech [xml|www]
Juniper Ridge Info [xml|www]
Lighthouse Parents [xml|www]
Blog of 4Sight [xml|www]
Not So Sex and the City [xml|www]
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Media Review [xml|www]
The Wealthy Business [xml|www]
just a little thought [xml|www]
Poetic License Photo Blog [xml|www]
Talking the Walk [xml|www]
Jesus is Close [xml|www]
Gather at the Table [xml|www]
Political Pop Culture [xml|www]
BNI Bend [xml|www]
nook & cranny [xml|www]
Mike in Bend [xml|www]
Season To Taste ... Cook Until Done [xml|www]
VoIP Now [xml|www]
Dylan Darling's Real Estate Blog [xml|www]
Pimpin' All Over The World [xml|www]
Mom2Mom Bend, Oregon [xml|www]
Steph's Simple Solutions [xml|www]
A Predicated Life [xml|www]
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