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:…

Getting Out of Those Cringeworthy “If I Were You” Situations Nothing prepared me for the sheer amount of unsolicited advice that I have received during my pregnancy and now beyond. Being unprepared for the amount of advice, I wasn’t equipped to actually deal with it at first. Overtime I learned how to take it in stride and now I’m sharing my tips for how to deal with unsolicited pregnancy advice here in this post. What to Expect When Your Expecting My first tip is to prepare yourself. Accept that you are going to receive advice from everyone in your family, your friends, and complete strangers. Having a baby is the…

Mama Share: The Best Adventure Is About to Start When we announced our pregnancy we had so may people congratulate us and celebrate with us. Most people absolutely gushed over our news. But you could tell there were a few people who didn’t relish it quite as much. Rewind a couple of years: my husband once told me a story of when he learned that his friends were pregnant. He was crushed because he thought it meant that their adventures were over. Then as the wife progressed through her pregnancy my husband realized just how cool and awesome it was. Today, we’re thrilled to join them in this adventure. People…

Hi Mamas, Welcome to Outdoor Mama Bear a space for active and outdoor loving moms. I’m so glad that you have found this corner of the internet. Thank you for stopping by Outdoor Mama Bear and reading my posts and product reviews. It’s my hope that you not only found them interesting but that they’ve helped you in some way, shape, or form. Why Carve Out This Corner of the Internet? During covid I’ve really learned, first hand the importance of community. Every mama needs a village. If you haven’t found what you need in your close circles, or you are still looking for support in choosing to have an…