Today it is a huge privilege and an honor to share this space with Mary Beth Johnson. I first got to know Mary Beth through Instagram, when #theeverydayproject, went viral. (Click on the hashtag to explore some of the 87,000 + photos that have been shared). Because of her, we […]
There are a few things in life that we’re simply not meant to do alone. One of these things happens to be going deep into the woods by ourselves. Especially as women, we need to be wise, while not denying that place inside of us that longs for adventure. […]
Roots ~ Welcome to my garden! As, I take you on a virtual tour, let me start by sharing a bit about my gardening roots. I grew up in urban south Minneapolis, Minnesota, in a tiny yellow house with a tiny backyard. Despite this unlikely setting, my mom grew quite […]
Happy Friday! Here’s some inspiration for you weekend. First: Be Kind to yourself and those around you. Second: Cook with something bright, fresh and in season. Here’s a delicious looking recipe from Not Without Salt for Couscous Salad with Fresh Cherries. Got cherries? Make this! Third: Do something you […]
I suppose most traditions are born the moment you try something for the first time and in that moment, something special ignites in you. Right there, you know life was meant for sweet moments like this and so you do it again and again, until a strong tradition is formed. These […]
Because it’s Wednesday and the middle of the week should be just as fun as the weekend. Because we think hiking with our families is one of the best ways to bond and sweat together. Because we live in the most beautiful area and we want to encourage you to […]
If I instill anything besides a heart for Jesus in my children, I hope it to be creativity. Sadly I believe there is a frighteningly low focus on being imaginative and inventive when it comes to school education. I don’t think anyone can get by without math, reading, and writing skills but […]
Summer is now upon us and for me, that means road trips. There’s something about the change in season that stirs an almost irresistible urge to climb in the car and drive. One of the ways I get my summer road trip fix is through epic day trips. One of […]
This is by far a household favorite, especially in the summertime when the weather is warm and the fresh herbs are plentiful. For packing loads of flavor, the prep on this dish is also really quick, so don’t be intimidated by the ingredients list. This is one of those ‘recipes […]
Sunday afternoon. It’s sort of a mandatory rest time for everyone in our family. While the house sits briefly still, I reheat a cup of coffee, grab my notebook, a pen and our calendar. As I sit there, I pencil it all in, with a page for each day. Our plans, […]
I grew up on an 11 acre property, with a river at one end, and seemingly endless woods at the other. My parents had one serious garden. Looking back, it was probably much smaller than I remember, but as a child it seemed never ending when I could walk between […]
I sat perched on a stool in the kitchen while my husband finished up dinner. As he stirred the food, I asked him again and again, if he was sure it was okay for me to leave and go to the gym. He reassured me that yes, of course it’s fine, […]
A big part of the dream behind NW Healthy Mama, is how this site will collaborate with the Pacific Northwest businesses, that make this area such a joy to live in. Companies that radiate the essence of the beautiful northwest and stand behind a commitment to excellence. And of course, businesses that I personally know women […]
After recently moving and taking a few weekends to get settled into our new home, I was feeling desperate for a day outside with my family. We’d spent too many days unpacking boxes, organizing the garage and doing yard work. We needed quality time together, not just crossing things off […]
