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Patagonia Kids

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Sat, 12 May 2012 17:29:53 GMT

We love Patagonia at Outdoor Kids Store! Pictured above are our two main field testers: Little Man in the Patagonia Sun Lite Top (one size too big because we are going to rock it out through next summer!) and Little Miss in the Live Simply Guitar tee (organic and awesome! Also, note the bare feet!)Be looking for our Fall 2012 Patagonia coming in July --new jackets, hats, mittens, capilene, backpacks, and more! Check out what we have in stock right now and enjoy up to 50% off: Patagonia Kids Clothing and GearHere's a little about why we love it so ...

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Barefoot Babes

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Thu, 03 May 2012 13:44:23 GMT

Several months ago, I read Born to Run, an account of the Tarahumara runners in Mexico and the ultimate race between top ultra runners and the Tarahumara. I did not know how this would totally transform my running style. I was simply excited that I now have found time to read and was looking for a little running inspiration as I had gotten into a bit of a rut. I made excuses for my level of running since I was still breastfeeding---just finished a couple of weeks ago at 18 months. Wasn’t sure how long, as Allie went for 19 ...

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Take It Outside: Creating Outdoor Spaces for Kids

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:42:39 GMT

It is a fact that kids are spending less time outside than ever. Head Start Body Start is an organization "dedicated to promoting physical activity, outdoor play and healthy lifestyles for young children and their families." Hopefully, every week we will take our kids outside. Creating an outdoor space for kids will help encourage them to spend more time in the outdoors. Here are some inexpensive ideas to get started: 1. What child doesn't love to play in the dirt? And what better way to harness that natural inclination than ...

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Fly Fishing Mama!

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:12:46 GMT

Ahhh!!!! The stars aligned for me to finally try my new Orvis Batenkill reel that I got from my husband for our anniversary last October! Beautiful Sunday afternoon on the Little Red River with fish rising all around us. Allie was playing on the bank with Dada and patiently waiting for her turn to fish while I finally got to give the new reel a spin. Thomas was comfy and cozy in the SportsBaby carrier, which is the only waterproof carrier out there. You can actually submerge in water with it. I would only do that in a controlled setting--which ...

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Money Saving Tips !!!

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:26:17 GMT

We at Outdoor Kids know that quality outdoor clothing and gear can be costly, especially for kids that grow so fast. I know that I feel more comfortable and have a better experience in the outdoors when I am wearing higher quality gear. Believe me, I have tried to go cheaper. However, you can still get the gear you want without breaking the bank. Here are some tips on how to save money without compromising quality:1. Ask a friend or family member with children slightly older or younger to buy with you. Once the oldest child outgrows jackets, pants, vests, ...

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Oh the Places We Will Go!

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:08:41 GMT

Last winter my husband started working on a project--rebuilding a motorcycle. My reaction to this project has been less than enthusiastic. He is now selling the MC and on to a new project: converting an Astro van into the family sports mobile. I have to say I have always thought Astros were the ugliest vehicles, but I have totally changed my tune. I absolutely love it! To date, he has added a lift kit which involved getting new tires, roof rack, and done something with the air intake (that I don't totally understand, but it somehow makes it more efficient). ...

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New Merino Wool is Here!

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:31:15 GMT

Don't you just love these new colors? This Merino Wool will soon be in the form of new Outdoor Baby Hats! It is so soft and snugly for baby. Makes the perfect gift!!! Will keep you posted when our new hats are ready! ...

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Explorer of the Month October

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:54:10 GMT

Each month, Outdoor Baby Store partnered with Outdoor Baby Network, has a photo contest for Explorer of the Month. The winner receives a $25 gift certificate to our store. Here is our October winner!Mason showing off his mad slacklining skills. Age 4. From Lakewood CO. Mason's favorite nature moment is doing anything that involves dirt and water, but much better if they're mixed together to make things nice and muddy!For info on how to enter your child in our photo contest, visit Outdoor Baby Network. Outdoor Baby Store is an authorized Patagonia dealer. Get your child ready for ...

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Musings from a Runner/Mommy Part 5

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:24:26 GMT

Originally posted on Outdoor Baby Network, October 2010:I am officially post partum! Hallelujah! I kept thinking Baby Thomas would come just a little early-maybe 37 weeks, but he decided to bake a little longer and come at 39 ½ weeks. I believe those 17p injections worked! He weighed 7 lbs. 15 ounces and is totally healthy. I won’t go into the gory details of the delivery, especially since there are possibly a few men reading this that might be like my husband. (The doctor went to get a chair for my normally tan husband who had turned white as ...

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Musings from a Runner/Mommy Part 4

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 19:23:23 GMT

Originally posted on Outdoor Baby Network August 2010. My journal while very pregnant with Baby #2!At 35 weeks, I have officially made it past the point in my pregnancy where I had Allie (at 34 ½weeks). I continue to get the 17 p injections, but I’m not sure how much of the last shot I received. Gus, our exuberant Yellow Lab, bumped my husband’s hand during the procedure. I tensed my quad, and we all watched the clear liquid ooze out of my leg. I must say, I’m not complaining. I have felt great the last couple of days. ...

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Musings from a Runner/Mommy Part 3

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:51:01 GMT

I have had fun revisiting my old journal entries. This one was originally posted last summer. Yesterday was Little Man's first birthday! I can't believe how time has flown! Both babies are growing so fast and love to be outdoors!"Well, I’m in the third trimester with 62 more days. I predict that this little guy will come a couple of weeks sooner as I will have just finished the 17p injections. I wouldn’t mind if he came slightly early—his lungs should be fully developed at this point. This pregnancy has not gone quite as I ...

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Sneak Peak of Outdoor Baby Hats for Fall 2011!

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:12:57 GMT

Here is a sneak peak of our Fall 2011 Collection Outdoor Baby Hats! Handmade but machine washable! Pictured are the Polar Bear Hat and Flower Multi Hat! Perfect for keeping those little noggins warm in the cooler weather! Stay tuned for Merino Wool Handmade Hats coming soon! Don't forget, we have some Outdoor Baby Hats on sale!!! ...

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Musings from a Runner/Mommy Part 2

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:49:04 GMT

Originally posted on Outdoor Baby Network Spring 2010. Just to be clear, I am NOT pregnant!!! Guess what? I'm pregnant--again! Just when I had gotten back into great running shape following the birth of our first child, Allie, we found out that she's going to be a big sister! This reminds me of that first pregnancy--ie, getting into a good workout routine and boom! pregnant! (You can read my "Musings from a runner/mommy: a journal", which recounts my first pregnancy-to-toddler experience.) Deja vu! Just like the first ...

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Running Journal in utero to toddler

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:48:52 GMT

A little background about my running: Sprinter in high school and college (100 to 400m, long and triple jumps), but did run a few seasons of cross country in high school and college. Once I graduated, made the transition to distance. Prefer trail running, but not opposed to running on whatever road is nearby. Since college running ebbs and flows. Pilates yoga –had just started going strong again when I became pregnant. Not totally excited, wondered why my husband couldn’t be the pregnant one. Determined I would continue with my running regimen, and not be ...

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Welcome

Outdoor Kids Adventures — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 17:26:58 GMT

Welcome to Kati's blog, "Outdoor Baby Adventures". This is her journal about life as a mom of now 2 (Allie (3 1/2), Thomas (turning one in a week!), Abby (10 year old black lab just had biopsy to rule out bone cancer), and exuberant Gus (4 year old yellow lab); wife to Guide Extraordinaire (Jamie), owner of Outdoor Baby Store, and Manager of Jamie Rouse Fly Fishing Adventures, runner and outdoor enthusiast. The first several entries we will be posting are from Kati's running journal, originally published on our sister website, Outdoor Baby Network. ...

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