After 9 Years, I’ve Finally Figured Our Memory Keeping
Photo printing has hung over my head for years. I print photos from time to time for framing purposes, but I don’t have filled albums like I wish I did. With thousands of photos on both our computer...
View ArticleTrail Food Over the Years with a Recipe for Dark Chocolate Trail Mix Bites
Wow, what a fabulous week it’s been. The sun is starting to come out more often and we’ve been having the best time getting our garden ready for the season ahead! This weekend I’m headed out to take a...
View ArticleReady, Set, Migrate! Survive the Sound with Long Live the Kings
Because conservation in the Northwest is something I care a lot about, I’m excited to share about the Survive the Sound campaign. As a mom of a third grader, first grader and preschooler, I can imagine...
View ArticleWelcome to the #StrandGarden2018
Welcome to our garden! I realized I’ve been posting up a storm on Instagram about our new happy place, but I haven’t shared about it here yet. Just about 5 weeks ago, we embarked on the most wonderful...
View ArticleOur Table Makeover from PNW Farm Tables
It’s been 7 sleeps since we’ve moved in. During the last few days, I’ve been relishing what it feels like to finally be HOME. It’s something I haven’t felt for over 2 1/2 years. We’ve worked all day...
View ArticleSkyline Lake Snowshoe
The day after Thanksgiving my friend Brenda and I headed out to Steven’s Pass for a few hours of snowshoeing. This trail! I can’t say enough good things about it. It’s short, steep, relatively easy to...
View ArticleCreating the most Peaceful December
Yesterday morning my sister texted me and asked if she could stop by. A few hours later, as she hung her jacket and settled in, she said that our home feels so peaceful. It was the best compliment...
View Article#GiveItUpForFosterKids
Have you ever dropped a bag off at the thrift store? Maybe posted something on the local Buy, Sell and Swap? How about Craigslist? For many of us, donating items is just a normal part of life. Recently...
View ArticleRunning a Mile Everyday for a Year
She bakes cakes, gorgeous cookies, and one time in Safeway we bumped into each other and I’ll tell you what, she’s just as sweet (and gorgeous) in real life as you’d imagine! I don’t remember exactly...
View ArticleMy Kid’s Favorite Chocolate Banana Protein Muffins
It’s such a funny thing to observe how we’re such creators of habit. Lately this little darlin’ of mine has been loving watching The Pioneer Women and everyday after she’s done watching recorded...
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