A blog about being a mommy and taking kids outside.
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Ah yes, the summer is nearing its end so I thought I’d check in on my Bucket List and see what I need to hurry up and do before the summer is over. First, let me say that it’s hot as (insert your favorite analogy here). And I lived in Phoenix for five years so [...]
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Are you guys enjoying my guests so far? Two more to introduce you to! Today’s guest blogger is Suzanne from Pretty*Swell. Suzanne and I love to talk about blogging, kids and cool design over big amounts of Pad Thai. I met Suzanne through my friend Heather (who you’ll meet tomorrow) and we clicked right away. [...]
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Happy Hump Day, everyone! Today’s guest blogger is Debi from Go Explore Nature. Debi was one of my first blogging friends. I was new and timid, wondering “who on Earth is gonna read what I have to say?” Then Debi came along on Twitter, told me about the #playoutdoors hashtag and well, made me feel [...]
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Guest blogger week kicks off with Fadra from All Things Fadra. I first met Fadra at a local blogging mom get-together we have here in Raleigh. Once I found out she was a marketer like me – AND A BLOGGER- I started talking her head off and haven’t stopped. I totally look up to this [...]
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Beach bound this summer? Well, forgive me if you’ve already taken your beach trip for the year. I’m a little late. But for all us crazies who like to sweat it out in July and August, this post is for you! Even the rare picture taker lets the camera make an appearance during a beach [...]
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Summer is here, so now what? Well, having a baby in the house again tames anything major going on this summer, like skydiving in the Amazon or climbing Everest. Stinkin’ babies. So here’s my list of slightly to really, really adventurous things to tackle this summer! 1. Take a trip to the beach (my sister [...]
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Camping season is here! Last week, I shared some tips for choosing a kid-friendly campground. But that’s only part of the camping equation. What about the actual campsite? Sometimes you choose your campsite during the reservation process based solely on a map. Other times, you get to drive through a campground and take your pick. [...]
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Every family has traditions. They’re usually focused around holidays or other special occasions. But what about outdoor traditions? Do you have a yearly camping trip? A goal to see a new National Park each year? Ours is a simple one. Each year we go on a Mother’s Day hike. It started when Big Roo was [...]
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Want to teach your kids about the environment? Well, if you’re in North Carolina like me, there’s a great resource you’ve gotta bookmark. The website of the North Carolina Office of Environmental Education is chock-full of useful information. The site is a little overwhelming but here are a few gems that I’ll be referencing often: [...]
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I’m Melissa. Most people call me Mel. I’m a mama to two boys and a lover of all things outdoors. I'm a marketing ninja who hearts good grammar. I also love Twitter, my Mac and all things techy.
This is Daddy Roo. We met in 1995, got married in 2000 and had Big Roo seven years later. Yeah, we like to take our time. Daddy Roo plays soccer, loves cooking more than I do and takes sarcasm to a level few people can. He’s awesome.
Big Roo is our 3-year-old ball of energy. He’s all boy except for the pink bear he carries around. I embrace the contradiction. He’s already a fan of hiking and camping.
The youngest of the Roo family. He’s already been on two hikes and loves gazing up at the trees from the comfort of his Baby Bjorn.
