Cascade Handmade

 When you are headed out for an adventure there are a few things you should try to pack. It's important to have the necessary items so that you are prepared when heading out into nature. These 6 essentials are great for youngsters to carry themselves:   -- Water -- First aide kit -- Whistle -- Trail snack -- Sun protection (hat and/or sunscreen) -- Flashlight As an adult there are 10 essentials that will be life saving if you become lost in the wilderness. Here are the additional items: -- Coat -- Space blanket -- Navigation (map & compass)  -- Knife (pocket knife) Please remember that its important to be prepared as you never know what you may encounter. Pack accordingly   Thanks for taking time to stop by, Laura If you are in need of gear for kids, teens, or adults please visit my Etsy shop for some great items

Hello, I'm Laura the creator of Cascade Handmade, a company making Adventure Gear for kids. It is so exciting to be at the beginning of this journey. I have been working very hard the last couple months to start up my new business from the ground up. I decided to step into an entrepreneur role as my families dynamic changes and I am needed less and less by my children (yes, that eventually happens). What better way to find a fulfilling career than by uniting my passions; Exploring with children, Outdoors & Sewing. I am a prolific seamstress and I would rather be sharing my talents with the world helping get the right kinds of tools into kids hands so that they can have an enriching experience with nature.  Originally my sister in law tried to convince me to sew up some cute bonnets and sell them on Etsy, but I could hardly hear her as I suddenly began to obsess over the future designs of adventure bags strapped to kids who are running over logs and boulders -- crammin...