Look at the Happy Outdoorsy Mama in her hot, new ski jacket at Squaw in Tahoe, California! |
Hey guys. It's that time of year again when you find yourself scratching your beard on HOW to blow the hiking socks off of your Outdoorsy Mama for holiday gifting. Luckily, I've found 15 things she really, really wants...
Rock-Star Stocking Stuffers:
2 - Spyder Ski Socks
Big Gifts You Can Wrap & She’ll Love to Tear Open:
You know your gal has worn the same jacket
through the tornado of two or three kids now... It’s time to update her
hot-cocoa and kid-stained ski jacket with a new, hi-tec, female-flattering, crushing-it
look. So many brands to choose from from breathable shells to insulated parkas.
Check out the latest from Marker, North Face and Patagonia.
Seeing as most of us gals are wrapped in some
sort of blanket from say October to April, why not surprise your gal with a
technical “outdoor” blankie? Rumpl makes one that can be used at the campsite then
brought home, thrown in the washing machine, and stored in a sack the size of a
baseball. Durable and the key word is WARM. Check it out!
Throw your kids’ adorable faces in outdoorsy
places onto the custom travel mugs that your outdoorsy gal drinks from each adventurous morning.
Make an impact with a set of 4 mugs using different themes. One mug from each
season. One mug from each epic family outing. Etc. Your kids
can definitely help create this gift. Customize easily online at Shutterfly.
Anything with the word “cozy” attached to it is
sure to be a winner for your outdoorsy mom. Unbelievably soft, alpaca wool socks
by Ausangate are a treat or splurge on luxurious sheepskin boots by Ugg. She’ll slip her
feet in each morning or after an outdoor adventure and have you to thank for her happy feet bliss.
Pick your favorite outdoor store and give her
the gift that we all know she really wants – a gift card extravaganza. This is
NOT the easy way out. This will make her smile more than the “glamorous” bottle
of Jessica Simpson perfume the kids picked out for her at CVS last year in a
last minute panic. A no brainer, a big winner and easy for you. Envelope +
schmoopy card + big, holiday bow = Voila! – best gift ever.
Blow Her Mind with Your Thoughtful Gifting Awesomeness:
Tahoe weekend. Vail weekend. Jackson Hole
weekend. Your outdoorsy mama really, REALLY wants to spend some time with like-minded
friends doing what she loves most, bonding in the outdoors. Give her a free
pass for four nights away including a “no texting about random kid-things” rule
and a promise to get the laundry done while she’s gone…. That’s nirvana for an
outdoorsy mama.
There are so many quality groups now running
Volunteer Vacations – which are a combination of a trip to outdoorsy places AND
giving back to the world. For an outdoorsy mom and family, this is a new twist
on the usual family vacation and great for when the kids get a little older.
You’ll work some of the time on a vital project that the community you are
visiting desperately needs, like schools, latrines or housing. And then, there
is downtime to explore the gorgeous area you’ve traveled to. A win-win to teach
your kids stewardship globally, giving back to those less fortunate, and even
gratitude for what they are lucky enough to have in their own daily lives.
13 & 14 - Peace. Love.
15 - Harmony. In the both your household and world-wide.
13 & 14 - Peace. Love.
15 - Harmony. In the both your household and world-wide.
So be that rock-star guy who gives the outdoorsy mama in your life what she REALLY wants. Happy ho ho ho!
-Outdoorsy Mama
Check out these other great holiday gift guides:
Rain or Shine Mamma - Holiday Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsy Kid
Family Adventures in the Canadian Rockies - Holiday Gift Guide for Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing (With GIVEAWAYS)
Rockies Girl - 2015 Gift Guide for Outdoor Families
Outdoors Mom - A Gift Guide For The “OutdoorsMom”
Tales of a Mountain Mama - Gift Guide for Outdoor Families 2015 + Giveaway
Play Outside Guide - Outdoor Lovers Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway
Go Adventure Mom - Holiday Gift Guide
Mountain Mom and Tots - Best Gear of the Year + Links to Holiday Gift Guides
AdventurousParents.com - 5 Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy and On-The-Go Toddlers
Wild Tales Of - 2015 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Young Traveler and Outdoor Adventurer
Brave Ski Mom - The 2015 BSM Holiday Gift Guide for Skiers and Snowboarders
RockiesChick - Holiday guide for the little explorers
Check out these other great holiday gift guides:
Rain or Shine Mamma - Holiday Gift Ideas for the Outdoorsy Kid
Family Adventures in the Canadian Rockies - Holiday Gift Guide for Winter Hiking and Snowshoeing (With GIVEAWAYS)
Rockies Girl - 2015 Gift Guide for Outdoor Families
Outdoors Mom - A Gift Guide For The “OutdoorsMom”
Tales of a Mountain Mama - Gift Guide for Outdoor Families 2015 + Giveaway
Play Outside Guide - Outdoor Lovers Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway
Go Adventure Mom - Holiday Gift Guide
Mountain Mom and Tots - Best Gear of the Year + Links to Holiday Gift Guides
AdventurousParents.com - 5 Gift Ideas for Outdoorsy and On-The-Go Toddlers
Wild Tales Of - 2015 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Young Traveler and Outdoor Adventurer
Brave Ski Mom - The 2015 BSM Holiday Gift Guide for Skiers and Snowboarders
RockiesChick - Holiday guide for the little explorers
Reef to Rockies travel agency in Denver, Colorado can set up a volunteer vacation in Costa Rica. We did that for part of our trip and saw turtles.
ReplyDeleteexcellent info, Natasha! thanks for sharing. it's good to get a list of quality groups who run these Volunteer Vacations -- in fact, if i get enough, would make a great post. thanks TONS! & stay tuned -- happy holidays, natasha :) annie
DeleteThis is by far the most hilarious gift guide I've read this year! :) But I agree with your picks! Kids DO destroy clothes and spill cocoa on them - treat Mom right!
ReplyDeletegotta have a sense of humor about all this stuff - how else to survive?? ;) xa
DeleteLove the mug idea! Might have to make this for hubby this christmas :)
ReplyDeleteit's totally cute, sarah. we have them and dads love them too! he'll love it - woo! -a
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ReplyDeleteGreat ideas! Love the list!
ReplyDeletehey thanks Cindy! hope one of these ends up under the tree for you ;) happy holidays!
DeleteMrs Adventure loves Exofficio underwear!
ReplyDeleteMrs Adventure is brilliant! Between her and me, i'm wearing 'em right now headed out for snowshoeing. Good under-gear vital.
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