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1000 Hours Outsideš²āļø in Minnesooota
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items This is my ā1000 Hours Outsideā master list. All the gear we use for an outdoorsy lifestyle with two small children in all four seasons. PLUS ideas for outdoor activities and destinations!
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Outdoor Activities
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Outdoor Destinations
Toddler & Baby Gear
Clothing and accessories I keep on hand for being outdoors in all four seasons š¦āļøš āļø
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Toddler sun hat, need I say more? I have a matching one and we wear these in the summer if out for long periods like at the beach.
Hemlock Hat Co. - Kids Straw Hats
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Sun hat for my infant. We keep him mostly out of the sun but sometimes itās hard to avoid. I like to have this just in case.
Green Sprouts Baby/Toddler UPF 50+ Eco Flap Hat - 9-18 Months
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Carhartt classic. Bought these for each of my boys and they look cute as a button in them!!
Carhartt Toddler Beanie
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Trapper hats are a necessity in Minnesota winters. I bought these for both of my boys for when I know weāll be out an extended period.
Toddler Boys' Colorblock Corduroy Trapper Hat - Cat & Jackā¢
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I donāt worry too much about mittens/gloves because neither kid keeps them on. I bought these affordable ones from Target and use hand warmers inside when necessary.
Fleece Mittens - Cat & Jackā¢
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Have repurchased these many times for my kids to use as long underwear. Theyāre 60% cotton so pretty breathable and they fit tight to lock in body heat - both are important components to a proper base layer.
Carter's Just One YouĀ® 2pc Solid Long Sleeve Cotton Pajama Set
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These Merino wool socks in size XS worked so well for my toddler last winter. We will keep purchasing these for the boys as they grow.
MERIWOOL Merino Wool Kids Hiking Socks
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What I bought to keep my 8 month old warm during winter outings this year. It has 4.8 āļø on Amazon and is from the trusted brand Columbia.
Columbia Unisex Baby Snuggly Bunny Ii Bunting
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This is the snowsuit my toddler wears and itās the absolute best. Looks like itās maybe discontinued but hopefully not. It has 4.8 āļø for a reason.
Swiss Tech Toddler Snow Suit
Outdoor Activities
Items that help extend our outside play time!
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We used the heck out of this this summer. We did water activities, sensory bins, and ate countless meals outside on this table. I set it on my deck right outside my slider and my toddler helped himself to it as a quiet morning activity every day for ...
Best Choice Kids 3-in-1 Sand & Water Table
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A mud kitchen is an absolute necessity! My toddler loves to use āingredientsā found in nature to make little concoctions in his outdoor kitchen.
Tiny Land Outdoor Mud Kitchen
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We visit a lot of parks for playdates but sometimes itās not always feasible, especially in the winter months. Investing in our own swingset that my toddler can use in our yard whenever he wants has been a game changer. I like this brand but if you h...
Backyard Discovery Mount Mckinley Cedar Swing Set
Outdoor Destinations
Our favorite outdoor places to visit!
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Located in St. Croix Falls, WI. We loveee this animal sanctuary. You walk through the expansive park and can feed and pet all sorts of native wildlife. ā±ļø we usually last about 1.5-2 hours here.
FAWN-DOE-ROSA Wildlife Educational ParkšSt. Croix Falls, WI
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Our local YMCA offers FREE entry to their splash pad for Forest Lake residents (among other perks!) even if you arenāt a member. Itās a nice little fenced in recreation area for kids of all ages.
YMCA Splash PadšForest Lake, MN
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The park of all parks.. just look at the photos š AND itās fenced in. My toddler has a blast here.
Lions ParkšHugo, MN