Party on. We are here to raise the next generation to be excellent to each other and to our planet.
Trips
A collection of destinations grouped together with a beginning and end point, but the actual course of events (and the attitudes you bring to them) are up to you.
Reviews
Some of our favourite gear, tested on real family trips with real kids and real expectations, and shared to support joyful, connected adventures.
About Us
We have a simple goal to explore this world with our children, and for all of us to learn from other cultures and experiences on how to heal our world.
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How To Be Bear Aware
Sharing the landscape with bears is one of the most profound parts of living and playing in the Sea to Sky corridor. Whether you are navigating the mossy old-growth around Whistler (like Cheakamus Lake) or heading deeper into the backcountry, encountering a black bear or a grizzly is a reminder that we are guests in…
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Cheakamus Lake: An Iconic Hike in Whistler
Note: This trail is currently undergoing maintenance, with the reopening scheduled for summer 2026. There are very few places you can visit where its residents live over 10 times longer than humans. Cheakamus Lake is a step into the ancient. The stillness here carries a weight; the striking feeling that the life around you existed…
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The Family Guide to Whytecliff Park
We have a blessing in life to live near one of the great parks in Metro Vancouver: Whytecliff. At the very edge of the continent, where the mainland of BC separates Howe Sound from the Salish Sea. There sits a small peninsula surrounded by multimilllion dollar estates, but with a significant portion of it made…
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Yeti Camino 35 Carryall Tote Review
One of the coolest things about the YETI Camino Carryall bag is the weight capacity. At 300lbs, it stands up to YETI’s reputation for being virtually indestructible. at 30 lbs, that means my toddler is well under the weight limit. I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t carry her in this bag when…
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The Best Toddler-Friendly Hikes in the Sea to Sky
Jump to: Horseshoe Bay | Squamish | Whistler | Pemberton View Map The Sea to Sky corridor in British Columbia is a hiker’s paradise. For families with toddlers, the same venues are also the ultimate classroom, playground, device-free, wonder-full venue for our kids to play in. Our kids are now 2 and 3. They have…
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Outdoorsy Mother’s Day Gift/Un-Gift Guide
I may not be the best mom to ask here, as I’d take breakfast in bed, handmade cards, foot rubs and hugs over material prezzies any day. But if receiving gifts is the mumma in your life’s love language, than here is a little curation from one outdoorsy ma to another. Real-life mom connections First…
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The Twin Fin Hotel Waikiki Review: Is It The Best Family Resort on the Beach?
A review of the Twin Fin in Waikiki, Hawaii from a family with a small baby. It was our first time away.
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The Best Family-Sized Beach Bags of 2026
We care about the recommendations we make. We sometimes (not all the time) use affiliate links to help keep the site running. Learn more about our Gear Review Policy here. Packing for the beach is a chore. Add kids to the mix and it becomes so daunting that it might even be overwhelming enough to…
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Every Day is Earth Day
Can we just go ahead and declare everyday as Earth Day? Our beautiful home that homes us all, cares for the diversity of the animals, mammals, insects, humanity. She gives without asking for anything in return, provides the plants that nourish us, the beauty that sparks our imagination and feeds our soul. She cares deeply,…
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The Best Slippers for Camping, Travel, and Home (2026)
With all the beautiful chaos of life at home and on the road, comfortable feet may be the most consistent gift you can give yourself (or a loved one) for starting or ending a great day. Wherever life takes you, a good pair of slippers can be an ideal bridge between bedtime and whatever adventures…
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Cotopaxi Allpa 60L Gear Tote Review: A Staple of Beach Adventures
The secret to a good beach tote is in the details. Anyone can grab an oversized bag and stuff it with anything and everything they want to haul down for an afternoon on the sand. But there are a few excellent beach bags out there that go above and beyond to help families stay organized…
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How to Pack A Complete Family Beach Setup in Your Checked Baggage
We saved over $1000 by not renting beach gear in Hawaii last year. A bold claim, yes, but if you see how much we packed into a 100L duffel below, it’ll start to make sense. One of the most surprising expenses on a beach vacation is renting beach gear. If you get the good stuff,…
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Are Balance Bikes Worth It? Our Family’s Yearlong Strider Review
The first time I saw a Strider Balance Bike I had to do a double-take. It was several years ago but the memory is still vivid. Here was this little kid cruising the bike path as if they owned the place. The amount of confidence and joy on this kid’s face was contagious. I had…
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Rewilding Childhood Starts with a Raincoat
Kate Howlett When I was approached to write this guest post, I wondered for a good while what perspective I could add to this wonderful site. Any organisation with the mission ‘Our goal is to raise the next generation to be mindful of our natural world and to preserve wild spaces’ is something I can…
