Struggling to find balance
My story may be different than many Hike it Baby moms. I went back to work right away after I had my baby, though admittedly at a much reduced schedule. After a year or so, and some personal losses, I found myself craving more time with my child, and decided to start staying home with him.
I started joining Hike it Baby outings almost right away. And, since I had n...
Beginning this month we are featuring your stories! Members are sharing their Hike it Baby stories and how being a part of Hike it Baby has encouraged them to get outside. Please send your stories for consideration to: [email protected].
Member: Alison Frazzetta
Branch: Hike it Baby Augusta (Georgia)
I am a 44-year-old stay-at-home-mom to (almost) three-year-old Gwendolyn.
I first found...
It was cold, it was dark, and it was the evening of November 30th. 2.73 miles–that’s all we needed. Less than a week earlier I had hurt my foot by foolishly wearing the wrong shoes on a hike while on vacation. Now, it was up to Daddy to take our two children out onto the city streets in the cold, dark night. Completing the HiB 30 November Challenge with a total of 30 miles depended on it. A ro...
One of the things I remember when I first had a baby was how hyper-aware I suddenly became of the world around me. It’s not that I wasn’t someone who cared about the environment and the world around me pre-baby. But, as soon as I had this little human, who would be breathing air and making an impact on it all, it’s like my nature senses lit up and started glowing like phosphorescence in black w...
I am not a New Years Resolutions keeper. In fact, 2016 was the first year I actually kept my New Years Resolution for the whole year. I find that I can usually keep a resolution for a month, maybe two. After that, the fun wears off and whatever habit I'm trying to create (exercise) or curb (eating unhealthy amounts of candy) is right where I was when the last year ended. Why then, do I think th...
Taking on a 'Hike it Baby 30 Challenge' can seem pretty daunting, especially if you are new to hiking with kids. Our last challenge, in November, had 1,124 participants who collectively logged 20,442 miles and 904,645 minutes outside. This group had amazing tips for how to get outside and have a successful HiB30 Challenge.
1) Get your homefront covered
Having a meal planned, relying on crockp...
We love to profile people that inspire us to connect with nature. Hike it Baby's founder, Shanti Hodges, connected with Sarah Virginia Uhl on Instagram. Sarah is a commercial and fine artist based in Carbondale, Colorado. "Lately I have been having such a fun time of connecting with other creatives and folks working towards similar visions for the world," said Sarah, "and Shanti is one of those...
Have you read a good book lately? We like to share reviews on books that our members have read that are hiking or outdoors related. From infants board books to adult page-turners, we love to hear about what you are reading! Share a review with us on this form and we may feature it in an upcoming blog post!
Reviews:
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Kendr...
It has been an amazing year in America’s National Parks! A centennial celebration happens once a lifetime, and what a privilege to be part of it. Record visitation was recorded all over the country, special events and celebrations brought us together, and the launch of Every Kid In A Park opened doors to families who might not otherwise have made it to a national park.
With holidays just arou...
Hike it Baby is so thankful for all of the past year's Hike Hosts who volunteered their time to bring families together and enjoy the outdoors. This organization could not be possible without the amazing people who motivate others to join them on hikes submitted to our calendar each day. In honor of these generous Hike Hosts, we are proud to give back during our 13 Days of Giving with some fan...
