Campfire Breakfast Burritos

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Shawna

During our last camping trip I wanted to make a warm and hearty breakfast to give us energy for a day of hiking and rock climbing. but I also wanted it to be super easy with little prep or cleanup at the campsite.

I decided to make campfire breakfast burritos. I first saw this idea at Ninth and Bird and decided to do my own version of it. I did all the prep work at home before we left. (We have 6 in our family and 3 of those are very hungry boys so I made a lot)

click on the recipe card above to print.

First I cooked everything up in one pan: eggs, potatoes, ham, spinach and cheese.

Then I filled tortillas with the egg concoction and rolled them up in foil, making sure the ends were nice and tight. One layer of foil is enough. I’m trying to incorporate more whole grains into our eating habits, so I went 50/50 on the tortillas… some white, some wheat.

Then I put them in a cooler to take with us. The morning we ate them we started a fire and placed them on a grate just to the side of the fire. Since everything was already cooked inside, it only took about 10 minutes to warm them up.

Warm and hearty enough to fill the most hollow of legs! Just what we wanted.

The hubs loved it and the kids ate it, but didn’t give rave reviews. I think they were busy trying to figure out what the green stuff was inside. But something tells me the reviews won’t be high unless I serve them cotton candy for breakfast. So I’ll be making these again for our future camping trips!

What are some go-to meals you like to eat while camping?

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A Uke, A Biner And A Whole Lotta Love

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Shawna

I had a fab Mothers Day weekend camping and rock climbing with my favorite peeps at City Of Rocks.

Here’s the stash I got!

But more than that I got to be with my favorite peeps in the whole wide world…my family!

I love being a mama, and this weekend just reaffirmed my thoughts that I want to be there for them first and foremost.

Happy Mothers Day to these amazing ladies too!!! Without their support in so many ways we would be in shambles around here.

If you have any easy songs to learn on the Uke send them my way! My goal is to learn Somewhere Over The Rainbow by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole and You and I by Ingrid Michaelson and I have til Christmas to learn Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer. I think voice lessons are in order too…my children usually run the other direction when I start singing. :\

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Kid Kanteen Baby Bottle Review And Mothers Day Giveaway

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Shawna

This Giveaway Has Ended: Winner is Digital Downtown! This is what they had to say, “This thing looks awesome, although I’d love to know how much it weights. Is it an 8oz bottle? My wife and I are both avid backpackers, and about to be new parents. This looks like a perfect tool to help us out on the trail!” Congrats! Send us your address and we’ll get it shipped out

In January I told you about the new stainless steal baby bottle created by Klean Kanteen. I got a sample and passed it on to Amanda, a good friend of mine who is really active in the outdoors and has two little guys of her own. Here’s her thorough review followed by a Mothers Day giveaway!

Shortly after our first son Goose was born, my husband and I purchased a Klean Kanteen insulated thermos for times when we went on outdoor adventures and had limited access to warm water to fill his baby bottles. We would like to think that we are environmentally conscious, and not being able to breastfeed, we wanted to choose a product that was eco-friendly and safe for the environment. Over the years, we have gotten tons of use out of our Klean Kanteen, to the point that you can barely recognize the brand name on the front. With that being said, you can only imagine how excited I was when Shawna asked me to do a product review on The Kid Kanteen, a stainless steel baby bottle from Klean Kanteen with our newly born 2nd son, Mav!

One thing that I love about the Kid Kanteen is that it is so easy to use and convenient. Rather than packing a bottle, formula and having to find somewhere to fill it up with warm water, we fill up the Kid Kanteen with warm water, grab a packet or two of the travel sized formula packages and go. The water tends to stay warm for a fair amount of time before going cold. The Kid Kanteen has a wide mouth and sleek body style that makes it easy to fill up, pour and to clean. I also love that they offer nipples with a range of flow rates, from slow to fast flow. I also love knowing that the stainless steel bottle does not absorb flavors and does not contain toxins that could potentially harm your baby.

So far, I have used the Kid Kanteen for many different activities, hiking, as seen here, on family bike rides, for long runs with the stroller, to church on Sunday and to daycare during the week, and for a fun day at my sister’s farm. It has become a staple accessory in my diaper bag.

Some of my favorite features about this product are:

Toxin free bottle and nipple: no BPA, lead or anything that is harmful to your baby
High quality, 18/8 food-grade stainless steel doesn’t retain or impart flavors
Contoured hourglass bottle designed for little hands
Wide-mouth bottle for easy filling, pouring and cleaning
Wide base and nipple shape encourages proper latch
Double-venting system reduces nipple collapse and colic
Nipple made from soft, pliable, medical-grade silicone
Nipple promotes proper oral development and healthy teeth
Nipple flow rates allow natural-paced and relaxed feedings
Threads compatible with all Kanteen® Wide caps
Reusable & 100% recyclable
Dishwasher safe

I would love to see Klean Kanteen create an insulated version of the Kid Kanteen. That way on long hikes and all-day activities, you could keep the baby’s water warm for a longer period of time. Although the Kid Kanteen is a bit pricey, now that I have used it I have found that it is a good investment. I love how durable it is, and convenient to use. Also, it is environmentally friendly and also toxin-free, which is great for your peace of mind. I would recommend the Kid Kanteen to anyone who is looking for an eco-friendly solution to bottle feeding.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Amanda! Now because I know there’s more of you outdoor mamas out there who would get some major use out of the Kid Kanteen we’re giving one away for Mothers Day! All you need to do is…

leave a comment on this post telling us what outdoor adventure you’ll be using the Kid Kanteen baby bottle on.

For U.S. residents only. This giveaway ends Sunday May 13th. One entry per person please. The winner will be chosen using randomizer.org. GOOD LUCK!

Klean Kanteen has a solid sippy cut line with a lot of the same features. Click the image below to learn more…

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Visual Recap Of Screen Free Week

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Shawna

I’m BAAACK! Our Screen-Free week is over. When I powered up our computer this morning I was greeted with an overflowing email box and this funny message from my brother…

“Hope your screen free week was rewarding and full of fun. Wondering though, when you unplugged from the Matrix, was there anyone waiting there to welcome you like Morpheus or Trinity saying, “Welcome to the Real World”?”

It actually did kind of feel like we unplugged from the Matrix only we didn’t have to fight crazy super strong clones or regrow our hair.

Here’s a list of things we noticed throughout our screen-free week followed by a visual recap of our experiences.

We accomplished a lot more than usual around the house and yard, especially during the morning hours.
I felt like we communicated as a family much better.
My kids didn’t seem to have as many mood swings (less grumpy all around, especially the 5 year old)
I’m more of a Pinterest junkie than I thought. (I had withdrawls)
The kids didn’t complain as much as I thought they would.
It felt like a vacation of sorts.
I spent more time in the kitchen baking…probably to curb my Pinterest cravings.

Because the kids cooperated great and managed not to kill each other along the way we ended the week off with a movie party! FYI using a flash in a dark theatre doesn’t make for the best picture…hello squinty eyes.