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What are you reading? Book reviews

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: [gallery link="file" columns="3" size="medium" ids="505612,505613,505614"] Kendr...

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Artist inspires HiB families to connect with nature

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...

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7 Tips for a Successful Hike it Baby 30 Challenge

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...

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First Day Hikes and New Years Resolutions

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...

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10 Ways to Have a Positive Hike it Baby Environmental Impact in the New Year

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...

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It's Not Just About the Journey

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...

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Your Stories - Alison Frazzetta

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...

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Finding balance: work, parenting, and getting outdoors

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...

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Combination Hikes are My Favorite

Combination hikes and the art of compromise. Combination hikes are a blend of kid paced or play and adult pace. It's the art of compromise that allows everyone to be satisfied and have a great time. Expecting the worst but finding magic instead. We showed up to one of our most recent hikes, fully expecting to gently coax our one and three-year-olds to walk about a mile in two hours. That night...

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What are you reading? Children's book reviews

Have you read any good books 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 book review with us on this form and we may feature it in an upcoming blog post! Reviews: [gallery link="file" columns="3" size="medium" ids="550656,550655,550654...

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