The Best North of Seattle Post-Adventure Coffee Shops/Dining and Bakeries
After a long day of being outside, unanimously everyone agrees they need a good cup of coffee, maybe a doughnut, a cold beer, some hot chocolate or the perfect meal. But many of us aren’t sure where...
View ArticleWhat I’ve Been Reading Lately
I sit by the pool, legs tucked in close to me, 3 towels on my right and 3 kids in the water. I read with a pen in hand, circling, starring and underlining everything that jumps out to me. I look up and...
View Article8 Things to De-Clutter and Unsubscribe From to Be Kinder, Happier and Healthier
Happy Friday! Are you ready to go into the weekend with intention? What does your body, mind and your family need right now? As I walked into the kitchen this morning and checked my email while the...
View ArticleMeet Padme, Our Newest Family Member
It was December, Christmas was approaching and every time I cleaned out our daughters backpack, I found hand-drawn pictures of kittens. We asked her what she wanted for Christmas and you know what she...
View ArticleHikes, Dining and Must- Do’s During Daffodil Season
A few months ago, it was a privilege to guest post over on Love LaConner. You can find this post originally there. Thankfully, the daffodil season is just around the corner! Here are a few ideas...
View ArticlePine and Cedar Lakes
If you’re in or around the Bellingham area, there’s a hike you need to add to your list ASAP. Pine and Cedar Lakes. This hike is a new favorite for so many reasons. Located just outside of Bellingham,...
View ArticleHUGE Healthy Favs of February Prize Pack Giveaway
Happy March, friends! Today I’m excited to share with you some (awesome!) new products our family tried in February and also give ALL OF THIS away to one lucky winner. As many of you probably saw on...
View ArticleOmega-3 No-Bake Bars
I had the best time whipping up these simple bars yesterday afternoon. If you follow on Instagram, you most likely saw my videos (bloopers too!) and heard about the reasons behind why I wanted to make...
View Article6 Awesome/NOT So Awesome Social Media Trends
Social media. It has the power to connect us all, help us spread positive things, grow our businesses, or even take over our lives, in the worst way. The truth is, some people aren’t going to like this...
View ArticleWhat I Regret/Don’t Regret About the Early Years
Yesterday our kids made their own sandwiches and packed their backpacks full of light sabers and nerf guns. They planned a day outside and headed out on their adventure. I watched from the window as...
View ArticleQ&A with Erin, from Floret (with a giveaway!)
Sitting here, pinching myself over the fact that I get to welcome Erin, from Floret to NW Healthy Mama today. I wish we were all in a room together, me with a mic in front, and you guys sitting on the...
View ArticleGrowing Your Own Sprouts 101
I grew up in Eastern Washington on 11 acres, in a house my parents built with logs from our land. It was a beautiful piece of land, situated right next to the river with a garden and an orchard....
View ArticleA Friday Introduction
Happy Friday and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Are you eating Corned Beef for dinner tonight? Today because it’s Friday, because there are a lot of new friends around here and because I want you guys to...
View Article20 Ways to Welcome Spring for Under $20
Walking into the grocery store yesterday, with my youngest at my side, we couldn’t help but notice the buckets of local daffodils for $2/bunch. As we kept walking, we passed flowers for the yard and...
View ArticlePlants to Ask Your Friends For
When we bought our first home in 2011, it was bank owned and needed a lot of work. I’ll never forget a moment I had while I was sitting, feeding my baby, a few weeks before we moved in. As I rocked, it...
View ArticleSeattle Style Summit: A Recap
Saturday was way out of my comfort zone, but goodness, what a FUN day. Can we just start by saying something you probably mostly already know….. I am NOT a style blogger, you guys. I am a Mama of 3 who...
View ArticleTop 3 Must Know Safety Tips When Fishing With Kids
Living in this incredible area, it’s a given that a lot of you go fishing as a family and if you don’t— you should! Today it’s an honor to have Adam Brown guest posting about safety while fishing with...
View ArticleApple Ginger Overnight Oats
Recently a fun box showed up at our door. Two boxes, actually. One was full of some of the BEST yogurt ever from Nancy’s and the other was filled with gorgeous raw juices of all flavors, from Genesis....
View ArticleFilling Their Love Tanks, By Learning Their Love Language
She was a mystery. A sweet girl, with a lot of sass, eager to learn, with a quick little temper. The best Mama to her baby dolls and the one least afraid of the scratching kitten. I couldn’t put my...
View Article5 Things to Tell Yourself During a Hard Workout
I was in a TRX class yesterday and after completing all the circuits, we went into the “cardio” portion. “Okay, burpies for 30 seconds!” The first round wasn’t too bad. “Now jumping jacks for 30...
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