Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 32 When my wife first told me she had a new pair of sunglasses for me to try out, I was pretty excited as I think most guys would be. But if I’d known then what I was getting I would have been a lot more so. You … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 18 The more I learn about Phil&Teds, the more I covet every single item they make. From the moment I started thinking babies, there was one children’s company that just stood out in every way. Maybe it’s their modern and minimalistic design, or maybe it’s the fact that … Read more
Get Out and PLAY – Day 14 Getting our kids excited about the great outdoors is something that is a huge priority for us. Surrounded by mountains, ocean, and miles of forests to explore, enjoying nature is just a way of life here in the Pacific Northwest. However, loving the great outdoors isn’t easy if … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 13 The act of fishing may date back centuries, but although there have been new inventions and tools along the way, there's just not a whole lot of innovation. Very rarely does something come along that really embraces modern technology in the world of fishing, so I was … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 8 With warm weather and outdoor adventures on the horizon, we’ve been talking a lot about the best gear for parents and kids. But, you can’t talk playing hard without talking about safety, so I am excited to introduce you to our newest rave-worthy product to keep you … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 5 When I'm packing for the outdoors, I am really careful to bring good lighting for all of our activities. Nothing ruins the fun faster than running out of daylight and not having good lighting to utilize in its place. With this in mind, my husband and I … Read more
When I first saw the ESLA Kicksleds, my first thought was “I want one” but then it was quickly followed with “but what would I do with it?” Clearly the desire to try something new and exciting beat out any doubts I had about whether or not I could actually use it. I just had … Read more
Get Out and PLAY Event – Day 1 Oftentimes our days out are not stroller-friendly. Whether we are traveling, going to be in large crowds, or will simply be covering a lot of unpaved ground, we go wheel-free fairly often. This wasn't a problem when we only had little ones that could snuggle up in … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 30 Riding a two-wheeler is a huge milestone in a child’s life and one that puts fear into the hearts of most parents. That’s why we do crazy things like keep them on tricycles for longer than we should and adding training wheels to their big bikes. My husband even … Read more
Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Day 11 When I was young, all the kids in my neighborhood got together and created an impressive inter-city transportation system that we spent all summer perfecting. We had a series of two lane roads, one highway, and even a "country road" that led us around our made up city. Included … Read more