Bugaboo Friends

If you're a parent and you're looking for some inspiration to stay active, if you happen to be a techy person and like online websites like Facebook and MySpace, then Bugaboo Friends may have something just for you!

You're probably thinking, "Aren't those people the stroller people?" and you would be correct. But they've started a campaign to get people connecting online with other active like-minded people and it seems to be catching on.

To get started, one only needs to go visit the Bugaboo website and log in. Once logged in, users create a profile detailing things like where you live and how you stay active. Creating this profile enables you to link your other online personas from Facebook and Myspace all in one place.

There is a "featured friend" area where one can find all kinds of inspiration to stay active via skydiving, traveling, surfing, etc. I thought we were an active family. These people make us look like couch potatoes. What's inspiring though, is that despite having multiple kids of all ages, there are people on there who just do it, despite all the equipment required to travel with little ones and despite having to take a slower pace out in the world.

In addition to the possibility of winning prizes, those who create a profile can become a featured friend. There is no shortage of things to do once you're a registered bugaboo friend.

The only negative is that those with slightly older children may feel a bit out of the loop. Many of the featured families have stroller-aged children. But if you can get by that, make some active new friendships and find some inspiration to get you and your family rolling, then it's all worth it.