I’m a mom, an author, a Jesus follower and an outdoor adventurer living on the Colorado Front Range. My hope is that you visit, you are encouraged, and you get back outside.
-
Treasure in the Pines -Coming Soon!
My niece, Emily, and I have been working on a new story! This one is an early chapter book. We can’t wait for you to experience it! When Penelope finds a locked cash box at her grandparents’ cabin, her papa challenges her to draw a map of the land to earn the key that opens…
-
Outdoorsy & Crafty Non-Toy Gift Guide
For Kids (and Adults) Because let’s be honest, the lifespan of a shiny, plastic toy is short. Let’s give our kids gifts that inspire creativity, get them moving and challenge them to learn something new. Color Changing Markers We discovered these markers by ooly on an unplanned, extended stay at the airport. Our kids and…
-
Busy Hands for Peaceful(ish) Read-Alouds
Some days it all comes together, and we enjoy a wonderful time as a family reading aloud and listening. But more often a door slams as our two-year-old runs to grab her water, followed by tug of war over the coziest blanket, while someone decides they must know what we are eating for breakfast the…
-
Cozy Up Children’s Books for Fall
Welcome to fall! Here are a few of our favorite books to cozy up and enjoy. Some of these books are set in autumn, some are not, but all of them are best shared curled up on a comfy couch. I’d love to hear what books you find yourself reaching for when the leaves begin…
-
GoPro Mountain Games with the Family!
As we were packing up my son, Anchor, became incredibly quiet and when we asked him why, he said he didn’t want the GoPro games to end. My daughter Jae (6yo) said she saw some kids, who were “kinda little” running the 5k so she decided she would run it next year. And Ember, only…
-
The Adventure Ready Car
Life with kids keeps us on our toes! But sometimes it is best to be more prepared than less. After years of being less than prepared – for my kids to sit in the one mud puddle, to fall in the creek or to eat more on this random Wednesday than they ate all last…
-
$15 Kid’s Mud Kitchen
After spending hours looking into mud kitchens, notably impressed by the handy work found on Etsy; I realized, I am the one interested in a counter, my kids are interested in dirt. After reading Richard Louv’s Last Child in the Woods a couple years ago, I have learned to cherish the messy, weedy edges of…
-
Family Bike Ride Checklist
When packing with excited kids it’s easy for things to be left behind. This list has helped us get organized, in the car and headed to the trailhead much more quickly! And with fewer items left behind. Get Packing! Some of the items we use for our rides are kept up in the garage, so…
-
Kid’s Packing List
When my oldest was three I learned she was not only capable of helping me pack – she wanted to! Now, little helpers at times, make tasks take a bit longer and when packing for a family of five, adding to the process is not the goal. Packing lists I found online were often cuter…
emily emmons 