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How to Create Meaningful, Magical Holiday Memories Through Simple Family Adventures
This holiday season, instead of chasing perfect cookies, picture-perfect outings, and overflowing gift lists, we’re choosing to slow down and rediscover where the real magic truly lives: in the messy,...
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Adventure Doesn’t End with Motherhood—It Only Gets Better | Brooke Willson x Iksplor
Here at Iksplor, the heart of our mission is empowerment—equipping you with confidence to go adventuring in whatever stage of life you are in. Brooke Willson, one of our Iksplor...
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Adventure Mom Spotlight: Julia Mancuso
At Iksplor, we enthusiastically believe in recognizing the impact mothers have—not just on their families, but on the world around them. They’re often the quiet force behind our everyday adventures,...
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Our Favorite Camping and Hiking Gear for Families: Sustainable Picks for Outdoor Adventures
At Iksplor, we’re passionate about supporting small, environmentally-conscious businesses that share our love for the outdoors and the adventures it brings. Many of the brands we admire are women and...
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Eco-Friendly Layers & Earth Day Fun for Families
At Iksplor, Earth Day isn’t just a date on the calendar—it’s a guiding mindset we carry every day. As outdoorsy parents raising the next generation of nature lovers, we believe...
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Storing & Caring for Your Iksplor Layers
As the seasons change and warmer weather approaches, it's the perfect time to care for your cozy merino wool layers. We’ve put together some tips to help keep your iksplor...
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Foraging Morels and Other Wild Mushrooms with Ana Skemp
Spring is here, and with it comes peak mushroom hunting season! There are few outdoor activities as exciting and rewarding as foraging for wild mushrooms and preparing a delicious home-cooked...
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Happy Global Recycling Day! How Iksplor is Helping You Tread Lighter on the Planet
At Iksplor, we believe in the power of nature and the impact of conscious choices. Our mission is to keep your family comfortable and cozy in 100% merino wool layers...
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How Grounding Can Boost Your Family’s Health: Benefits for Parents and Kids
Looking for a powerful, simple, and free way to improve your family’s health? Just take your socks and shoes off and step outside onto the grass! Grounding, also known as...
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Accelerate Adventure: A Women-Owned Collaboration That’s Changing the Game
This International Women’s Day, we’re not just celebrating women—we’re activating action. That’s why we’re launching something special—a collaboration that champions women in adventure, entrepreneurship, and community. Introducing the Accelerate Adventure Poncho,...
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Why Merino Wool Makes the Best Baselayer: A Natural, Sustainable, and Comfortable Choice
At Iksplor, we’re obsessed with merino wool and all its incredible qualities. As parents, we know how important it is to keep our kids cozy and comfortable during outdoor adventures,...
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Valentine’s Day in the Wild: 6 Nature Crafts and Activities for Kids
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to shower your little iksplorer with extra love and fun. But this year, let’s remember that the most meaningful gifts don’t come wrapped in...
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Winter Birdwatching with Kids: DIY Feeders and Tips for Helping Birds Thrive
My “spark bird” was a cardinal, a burst of flame against the gray winter. But it wasn’t the cardinal that sparked my interest in birding; it was my five-year-old daughter’s...
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