the kid project 
Today I want to share some tips on fitting your kid for ski boots. Obviously, any one of us can drive down to the local ski shop and have a skilled salesperson do it for us. But if you are like us, and trying to get the family skiing on a dime, we rely heavily…
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I pedal easy on my stationary bike, people still trickling in before class starts, but it is almost go time. It is my second time to this spin class and I love that, so far, it hasn’t been crowded. Only 5-6 people for a room filled with 20 bikes. I hate when it gets all stuffy and…
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Every fall, as the Wasatch starts to light up gold and red, we receive a long list of inquiries on the best places to go for Utah’s fall foliage. So I figured I’d attempt (I am sure it isn’t “all”) to get them in one post. This includes hikes, popular and not so much, trail…
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School has been in session for how many weeks now? Five? That must be why I feel like I can finally take a deep breath. The end of summer, school shopping, diving into a new schedule, new sports, new teachers… all of it sweeps in every year and creates havoc in our home. For a…
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September is baby safety month and we are joining Owlet Baby Care and 30 other bloggers in sharing our tips for keeping your baby safe in all aspects of life. If you have been following the “blog hop” for the month of September and came here from yesterday’s post “Ten More Things No One Tells First…
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The forecast calls for clear skies and dry roads, but instead we are met with deep grey clouds and rain pounding the windshield. So much for a clear forecast, I think. I hope it breaks just enough for us to get the tent set up and stuff stowed inside. Days before, we packed the Xterra…
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The sun is nearing the horizon and the sky has lightened to a pale blue. The mountains hold mist in their laps as they wait for the heat of day. The bright moon that spent the night hanging next to Bugaboo Spire has moved on and the glacier sits below, a silent sentinel slowly creeping down the…
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I did something new today. OK. Not totally new. I flipped over a queen and moved it on to the black king and remarked to my husband, “I don’t think I’ve played a game of solitaire since before I had kids.” And so I sat in the strong sun, surrounded by mountain peaks and played…
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The Sawtooth Mountain Range lies in central Idaho, not far (approx. 45 minutes) from Sun Valley, Idaho. It is a jagged and rough mountain range, dotted with deep and clear lakes, abundant wildflowers and towering summits. The Sawtooths are also decently accessible and super family friendly both for backpacking and car camping. Though I’d certainly suggest…
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The sun is blazing here in Utah, with no sign of stopping. So naturally we are looking for a way to cool down but remain active. So why not head on over to the Utah Olympic Oval for a Learn to Skate camp? While my kids have ice skated a few times, they haven’t spent considerable…
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This is our second installment of “Family Friendly Hikes near Salt Lake.” If you missed the first one, check out five of our favorite hikes, especially during shoulder seasons (ie. less crowded): Five Family Friendly Hikes near Salt Lake. For awhile now I’ve been thinking there was a lack in covering so many of the…
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I just looked at our weekly forecast. Highs in the upper 90s (F) and lows in the 70s. Ugh. Nothing kills my drive to adventure outdoors like heat. However, if I have a cool body of water (i.e. lake, river, ocean) nearby, then all the sudden camping in the heat is refreshing again. This last…
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On the second day of our trip to Capitol Reef National Park, we hit the trail even earlier (9 a.m.) in order to hike before it became to hot. The day prior we had hiked to Hickman Bridge and the Cohab Canyon Trail. The trail to Cassidy Arch actually begins in Grand Wash. It heads…
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Last weekend we visited Capitol Reef National Park for the first time. Yes, I know. Five years in Utah and we are only now visiting Capitol Reef… For more information on camping in the area visit: Camping near Capitol Reef National Park. On day number one, we hit the trail around 10 am. During the…
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Every once in a while we willingly and knowingly enter into a “bad idea.” Last weekend, we decided last minute to head to Capitol Reef National Park. Without camping reservations. On Memorial Weekend. Just a tad crazy. But we had an amazing weekend, didn’t have too hard a time finding camping, and learned a lot…
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If you have been following the blog for a while, then you may have read this week’s post on taking extended family vacations. Last summer we decided to take a full month and relocate to Tahoe Vista, CA. We are a family with three kids ages 5, 7, and 9. We also have a beloved dog,…
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Combine everything we love about Lake Tahoe hiking and beaches… and ta da! You have Chimney Beach! Chimney Beach is located approximately 12.7 miles from King’s Beach, along the east side of Lake Tahoe. It is just south of Sand Harbor State Park. The sign for Chimney Beach can be tricky to find if you…
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On the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe, NV is Sand Harbor State Park. A beautiful peninsula jutting out into the crystal blue waters and lined with soft white sands. A true gem for families and adventurers of all ages! It isn’t every day you get to visit one of the most beautiful beaches you’ve ever…
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One year ago we decided to take a chance. Life is full of “chance” when you decide to make good on your “I wish” list. Like when I wished one day to run a half marathon. And then thought it would be fun to do my first triathlon. Or when later I wished I could…
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If I am going to keep it real, we never intended to stay at Dead Horse Point State Park on this trip. We intended to visit Island in the Sky/Canyonland National Park, and had a variety of campgrounds on BLM land that we were going to check out. For a full account of our mis-adventures visit…
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