Because Every Baby Bear Needs an Outdoor Themed Nursery That’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it. Okay, in reality your teeny tiny baby can have whatever kind of nursery and turn out just fine, but we really wanted to have some fun and design an outdoor themed nursery. There is loads of inspiration for baby nursery’s on Pinterest so after you read this post be sure to follow up with that rabbit hole of all rabbit holes for even more tips, tricks, and inspiration. Finding Your True North When you are expecting your first child, there is a lot going on. You have a lot to prepare. You’re making…

The Key to Having Fun Outdoors Is Dressing for the Weather, Especially for Babies One of the biggest hurdles for families trying to get outdoors in the winter is how to dress for the weather. This is especially difficult for babies and toddlers who can’t really tell you whether they’re hot or cold. In this post I’m going to share information and tips on how to dress your baby for the snow from the tips of their toes up to their nose. Layers, Layers, Layers The first tip for dressing your baby for the snow is to dress them in layers. One thick layer may not be enough to keep…

Snow Day! Remember when Snow Used to Bring Such Excitement? What happened to those days? Oh that’s right. We got jobs, took on mortgages, and had kids. But just because we’re older now and have certain responsibilities doesn’t mean we have to turn in to curmudgeons when the world goes white. Learn how to get amped for snow like when you were a kid with this blog post by your friendly neighborhood Mama Bear. I’ve shared a review on Baby Bear’s LL Bean Fleece, and his Patagonia Snowsuit. Why Does Snow Get Us Down? The biggest difference between my family and those who hate the winter is that we have…

Holy Pain Batman! There are so many things about pregnancy, child birth, and postpartum that we just don’t talk about. I think that’s one of the reasons so many moms find the book “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” So traumatic. It’s the first time we hear about any of this and we’re already carrying a baby at this point. From round ligament pain to lighting crotch, so much was new to me. Have fun googling that one. I have quite a large family, on both sides. So I thought I was a bit more prepared for this whole motherhood experience. How laughable that idea is now. I’ve learned so…

Tips and Tricks from a Mama Who’s Skied at 7 Months You’ve probably seen the photos that I’ve shared on my Instagram for Outdoor Mama Bear but let’s talk about skiing while pregnant. This is an extremely personal decision and it shouldn’t be made lightly. My husband and I discussed whether I could or should ski while pregnant at quite a length. We talked about the benefits and the risks. To help gather more information we talked to many of our friends who also skied through their pregnancies. And of course, we talked to healthcare providers. What to Consider When Making the Decision to Ski with a Baby on Board:…