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Sauk Mountain
Whenever I share gorgeous photos in this space, of places I love visiting, there’s always something in me that feels the need to preface my post with a little disclaimer. I guess it’s because I feel...
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A Wild Kratts Giveaway
Anyone else have Wild Kratts obsessed kids? Well, come sit down for a moment because this post is for you. Our kids are 3, 5 and 7 and I’ve always been a fan of this show. To be honest, our kiddos know...
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On the First Day of School
They all took baths, we clipped their 30 fingernails, 30 toenails and we cleaned the summer out of their ears. We laid out clothes for today, double checked backpacks and then Daddy read them stories...
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Maple Butter Pecan Granola
Welcome to the first Saturday of September. It’s mid-morning and I sit here, still in jammies, typing out this recipe for you all. Two kids are gone with Daddy to get new tires for the car and the...
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Apple Picking at Bellewood Acres
Over the weekend we took a day trip to an apple farm, just north of Bellingham. Bellewood Acres was so much fun, I thought I’d share about it here, in case any of you are craving a fun day out with...
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Western Washington’s Most Highly Recommended Fall Hikes
The leaves are turning quickly, the weather is cooling and fall is undeniably in the air. Searching for yellows, oranges and reds, I picked the brains of many hikers in this wonderful area. Here is a...
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A Moms and Kids Hike Event
When JJ Smith from the PNW Outdoor Women group asked if I’d like to help organize a Moms and kids hike, I immediately thought of you all here. After doing the Back to Eden Garden Tour, I knew the next...
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5 Tips to Make Hiking with Kids Fun
Please join me in warmly welcoming Autumn from Playing House Full Time! This girl is so much fun- you’ll likely recognize her from Instagram too—where she vulnerably shares her fitness journey and her...
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Butternut Squash, Walnuts, and Cranberries
Over the weekend, we did a huge family grocery shopping trip and of course, I couldn’t help but pick up my first Butternut Squash of the season. Ideally we would’ve grown it ourselves, but since we’re...
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The Moms and Kids Hike to Boulder River Falls!
Rewind almost a year and a half. I was vacuuming and an idea came to mind. It was for this site. While creating clean lines across the carpet, I saw it all. This would be a place with voices of...
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Proper NW Giftcard Giveaway!
Oh man, do we have a GREAT giveaway for you all! Born and raised in the NW, the folks behind the Proper NW brand know what makes this area so special. Their clothing is ideal for everything from a day...
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Nutrition is the Hardest Part
Throughout my years of coaching, I have worked with such a wide variety of women, backgrounds, fitness histories and different stages in life. It’s simply beautiful. Yet one thing appears to be...
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Top Event Picks for the weekend of 9/24- 9/25
From a longboarding competition, to a pumpkin festival perfect for the entire family, or a lululemon party—-this weekend is full of fun events. Here are a few things you might not want to miss! Feel...
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A Day at Heliotrope Ridge
Heliotrope was nothing short of perfect on Saturday. This beauty is in the Mount Baker area, 5.5 miles round trip, 1,400 ft. elevation gain and the highest point is 5100 ft. The hike is popular, but...
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Cherry Pecan Grain Salad
As I type this, our youngest wanders out, eyes half open, her curly hair pressed sleepily against her head. It’s early…and too dark outside for kids to be awake. We Moms don’t feel like we get much...
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WINNER of the Proper NW $75 Giftcard!
Wow! What a fun giveaway that was! It was so great to see so many of you enter. I wish I could mail you all a beanie right now, but since I can’t, the awesome folks at Proper NW have a coupon code...
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Favorite Pumpkin Patches of the Northwest
Just in time for weekend planning, we’ve compiled a list of the most highly recommended Pumpkin Patches around. Don’t see your favorite here? Be sure to leave it in the comments below! There’s nothing...
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Fall Favorites
Confession, I keep a list of new “favorites” on my phone because…..well, I love it when people share their favorite things with me, so I thought I’d share a few of mine here! There’s so much to love...
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A Fall Scavenger Hunt
Has anyone else felt that “over flowing plate”, fall-drowning feeling lately? With two kids in school, one in preschool, all 3 in swim lessons, MOPS and me starting to work part-time, I’ve found it...
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Tips for Explaining Your Need for Alone Time
There’s a man sitting on my couch right now. We just did bedtime together. He read with two girls, while I had a second grader read out loud to me. Then he brushed two sets of teeth and I brushed one....
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