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let's embrace the great outdoors together!
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let's embrace the great outdoors together!
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Outdoor Winter Adventures with Kids: Tips, Benefits, and Tricks for a Fun & Healthy Season
We hope that with a little motivation, tasty snacks, and cozy merino layers, you and your kids will find outdoor adventures all winter long. After all, wintertime outdoor activities not only...
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Embrace the Winter Solstice with a Lantern Walk: A Family Tradition to Light Up the Longest Night
This year, we’re excited to introduce a new family tradition: a Winter Solstice Lantern Walk! This meaningful tradition is visually stunning and rich in symbolism, making it a perfect way...
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Nature-Inspired DIY Ornaments
It’s time to deck the halls- Iksplor style! The first snowfall, twinkling lights, cozy evenings snuggled up together—seeing the wonder of the season through our children’s eyes feels like...
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Explore Iksplor's Gift Guide
Thoughtful gifts for families who love the great outdoors! The holiday season is here, and finding the perfect gift for adventurous families has never been easier! Whether you're shopping for...
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A Thankful Tree Activity for Little Iksplorers
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the things we’re grateful for—and what better way to celebrate than with a hands-on activity that encourages outdoor exploration and gratitude? As Zig Ziglar once...
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Adventure-Ready and Kid-Approved: Outdoor Eats' Family-Friendly Recipes
For our Iksplor families who love cooking over a campfire and dining with a view, this one’s for you! We’ve partnered with Chef Corso from Outdoor Eats to bring you...
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Chasing Sunlight: Enhancing Family Health and Happiness
As the clocks turn back, bringing an extra hour of sleep, they also usher in shorter days and reduced sunlight. These limited hours of daylight impact not just our energy...
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Halloween Traditions, DIY Costumes, and Sustainable Fun for Families
Halloween Traditions, DIY Costumes, and Sustainable Fun for Families History of Halloween Halloween celebrations have roots deeply tied to the earth, the seasons, and the natural cycles of life and...
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Nature’s Clues: Fun Ways to Predict Winter Weather with Your Little Iksplorers
Fall is here, and winter is on the horizon, so we're excited to share some gems of weather folklore with your family to help you make predictions about the winter...
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Hunter’s Moon Magic: How to Plan a Stargazing Adventure with Your Family
The Hunter’s Moon is the perfect reason to plan an epic stargazing party with your family. Our favorite part about this full moon? You don’t have to stay up past bedtime...
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Iksplor Trail Talk
We know that getting outside with your family—especially with kids in tow—can be a challenge. At Iksplor, we totally get it, because we’re moms, too! That’s why we’re excited to...
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How to Layer for Successful Outdoor Adventures
We’ll be saying it until we’re blue in the face, but here’s the deal: nothing ends an outdoor adventure quicker than a cold, wet and uncomfortable kid. Not even M&Ms...
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