Grandparent Adventure Tips
At BOB, we love adventure – and adventures have no age limits! More and more, grandmas and grandpas are getting involved in the active lifestyle of their children and grandchildren. Grandparents make great caregivers because they love spending time with their grandchildren, and you can trust them more than anyone. But that doesn’t mean you […]
Earth Day Family Activities
Get Out with the Family this Earth Day Earth Day is all about celebrating the great outdoors, appreciating nature and giving back to the community. It’s also perfect for spending quality time with the whole family. Here are our top five favorite ways to get out and enjoy Earth Day this year: Go on a […]
Napping on the Go
Every child has different habits and temperaments, but most babies have one thing in common – the ability to nap on the go. I learned early on with my son that if I timed things right and was conscious of his napping patterns, I could use his sleep time to my advantage. Within the first […]
Raising a Little Hiker
It’s no secret I love to hike, considering I started a movement of families hiking all across North America. As an outdoor enthusiast and mom, one of the most common things I get asked is, “What if your son doesn’t enjoy hiking when he gets older?” Of course all kids have different interests, but the […]
BOB Box Car Challenge
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou This time of year it is often difficult to get outdoors. Rainy and/or cold weather could keep you inside more than you prefer and we all know that too much time inside means…STIR CRAZY KIDS! How about a fun […]
Heart Health Awareness
Regular exercise is important for staying healthy and fit, but you should always monitor your heart rate during workouts. In honor of heart health awareness month, the team at BOB has put together a guide for checking your pulse. Your heart rate (or pulse) is the number of times your heart beats in one minute. To check yours, […]
A Day in the Life of a Marathon Mom
It’s 5am on a Sunday. The baby is fast asleep after her 4:30am feeding, and all you can hear is the faint whir of my stationary bike in action. My next race as a professional triathlete and a new mom is four short months away, so I try to make the most of these quiet, early […]
Get Motivated With The 4 Song Running Challenge
It’s never too late to set fitness goals for 2017! I’ll never be a “marathon-mama.” A 5k mama—absolutely. A 10k mama—maybe. But a marathon mama? Probably not. The good news is–I’m ok with that. I want to run at a comfortable pace, while allowing myself to improve upon my distance and time. Most importantly, I […]