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15 Best Winter Jackets for Kids: Warmest Coats (2025)
Last Updated on November 4, 2025 by Audrey Cold weather is on its way, and I’m starting to pull out our favorite winter jackets for chilly mornings. We’ve also got the email that our season passes are ready for ski season. Choosing a winter jacket for your kids is typically a pretty straightforward task. However,…
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15 Best Winter Jackets for Kids: Warmest Coats (2025)
Last Updated on November 4, 2025 by Audrey Cold weather is on its way, and I’m starting to pull out our favorite winter jackets for chilly mornings. We’ve also got the email that our season passes are ready for ski season. Choosing a winter jacket for your kids is typically a pretty straightforward task. However,…
Welcome to Outdoorsy Families!
I’m Audrey. I’m a mom to two toddlers, a wife to a camp director, former teacher, dog mom, and lover of the outdoors.
My family and I live at a summer camp in northern Minnesota where we play outside as much as possible. (Even when it’s cold!) Before becoming a mom, I spent my winters skiing the Utah powder and my summers hiking its summits. After making the intentional decision to leave Utah for a simpler life with our kids, my family found ourselves living in the northwoods of Minnesota. With this move has come lots of days at the lake, ski trips to little Midwestern hills, learning to avoid mosquitoes while camping, and having fun playing in the snow.
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The Best Double Sleeping Pads for Camping (2025)
Last Updated on September 3, 2025 by Audrey What to Look for in a Camping Mattress When you or your family are heading out on a camping trip, one of the first questions you’ll have is “How will we get a comfortable night’s sleep?” Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to making a camping…
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How to Store Outdoor Gear: Storage Ideas for Organized Gear
Last Updated on November 4, 2025 by Audrey We all love getting out on adventure, whether that’s skiing, camping, boating, biking, hiking, or something else entirely. But the less glamorous part of outdoor pursuits? Figuring out where to stash all the outdoor gear when you’re not using it. This is especially a problem if you’re…
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Reima Waterproof Gear Review: The Best Rain Gear for Kids
Last Updated on September 23, 2025 by Audrey Our family has been a fan of Reima’s outdoor gear for years. We love how Reima products are built with high-quality and durable materials, making them a great choice for everyday use and outdoor adventures. We also love that at Reima’s price point, the gear can last…
