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Matt Holmes December 12, 2018

Gifts for Adventurous Kids

I love buying gifts for my boys.  There are so many options for inexpensive items that they love.  And there are also tons of secretly practical options—the kids think they’re receiving exciting toys, but secretly they serve a down-to-earth purpose.  If you haven’t noticed, I’m big on practical, useful gear. 

Karen Holmes November 29, 2018

30+ Great Gifts for the Adventurous Mom

Here’s our gift guide for adventurous women/moms!  While I haven’t tried most of these, I would be thrilled to find any of them under the tree! 🙂 STOCKING STUFFERS Hair Bands: If she’s a mom and she has long hair, I guarantee you she can always use more of these!

Karen Holmes November 22, 2018

30+ Great Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy Guys

The best gifts are those that show the recipient you really thought about who they are and what they like.  Below are our best ideas for gifts for outdoorsy guys – some items that Matt has personally tried and liked, others that are still on his wish list.  And, of

We’re a homeschooling family in Los Alamos, New Mexico, hoping to give our boys a love for the great outdoors and provide them with skills they’ll enjoy for life. When it comes to camping, we are experts at getting off the beaten path, away from crowded campgrounds.  And adventuring to us can be as simple as checking out a local park or as ambitious as hiking a Colorado 14’er.

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