Perfect for the beach, on picnics, in the backyard, camping, at sporting events, or outdoor concerts, these water resistant blankets really out-perform that old bedspread or quilt you might be using. Big enough for multiple family members yet folds up for convenient storage and traveling.

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If your family is like ours, not a day seems to go by that you aren’t packing a lunch for some member or all of your tribe. We pack lunches (and snacks) to take to school, daycare, work, on road trips, to the beach, for hiking, on ski days… you get the idea.
When you pack this many lunches, you […]

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When you are away from home with your little one, the one piece of gear that never gets packed up in the car or suitcase is the highchair right? Not so with the MeToo Chair! This compact and lightweight portable high chair solution works virtually anywhere there is a table - including a picnic table. The MeToo chair is designed […]

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Nalgene, the leader in portable plastic water bottles has long been helping outdoor adventurers reach new summits. About a year ago, they turned their attention to the ultimate outdoor challenge - toddlers. The Nalgene Grip-n-Gulp bottle is a convenient, odor-resistant, leakproof bottle with a sippy spout top designed just for thirsty little bodies.
Recently, Nalgene announced the introduction of a new BPA-free Grip-n-Gulp bottle design […]

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Whether you are planning to hit the hiking trail with your little one, travel to new places or find adventures right in your local neighborhood, a backpack carrier can make your walks and outings more convenient and fun. Choosing the right one for you will depend on a variety of needs and requirements. Before heading to the store or adding anything to your […]

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Packing a diaper bag probably has as many personal preferences and options as creating a salad at a salad bar. That being said, our experience as active, on-the-go parents may help other parents define a list of their own needs when it comes to diapering on the go.
These suggestions are basics and you may find you […]

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The popular Kelty Kids line of outdoor gear was updated and redesigned for 2008 and expanded its collection to include two new diaper bag styles. Since Kelty has been designing gear to meet the needs of active families for years, we decided to take these two new diaper bags for a spin and see how […]

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Our Kiwi friends down under from New Zealand are experts when it comes to hiking (or as they would say, “trekking”), backpacking and generally all things outdoors. In a country where the majority of the population is spending their free time outdoors, they should know a thing or two when it comes to gear. The […]

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Kids and toddlers love backpacks and the opportunity to carry their own stuff to school/daycare, while traveling, and on the hiking trail! Before you and your little ones load up and go however, consider the following tips on choosing a backpack for your child and how it should be worn for maximum comfort, safety and […]

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If you’ve been looking for an alternative to the world of plastic sippy cups and would like your kids to stop slurping through so many disposable juice boxes, then SIGG has a kids drink bottle for you. Kidz SIGGs are durable, spill proof, and leak proof and are coated with a special non-toxic, baked-on inner […]

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