I think we all have those people we follow on social media, that we know we’d really click with in real life. For me, Jill is one of those. I’ve been following her on Instagram for about a year now and there’s no doubt what a wonderful lady she is. […]
We came back today from what some people might consider a disaster of a camping trip. But to us, it was anything but that. It started raining 10 minutes after we got set up. After quickly eating dinner, our family retreated much earlier than planned into our tent. Listening to […]
So maybe you didn’t make camping reservations. You thought it might rain, right? You’re probably right. It’s certainly not too late to make the most of this long weekend! Create a no-fuss Northwest Staycation for your family. Here are some ideas: Spend the day at NW Trek! Remember the post […]
Last Saturday, for the first time in a long time, we found ourselves without any plans. Rain was falling steadily so, baseball was called off for the day. As much as we’ve loved baseball, this break was welcome. Loading the kids up, we headed to Padilla Bay for the afternoon. […]
When I was a kid, my Mom walked up the road to get milk from our farmer neighbor. Sounds so old fashioned, right? Well, it wasn’t even that long ago (since I just turned 32). It was simply the fact that we lived in a cool area where supporting your […]
While we all try to limit technology, sometimes it’s nice to have it ready for those moments when you really need it. Today we have a really great guest post from Nikki Katona. She’s sharing some of her favorite toddler approved apps. Enjoy! Hi, my name is Nikki Katona. Mom […]
Relationships should help you, not hurt you. Surround yourself with people who reflect the person you want to be. When my sister and I started our ladies hiking group almost 2 years ago, it was because I was experiencing some postpartum anxiety that crept up on me at about 6 […]
Here at NW Healthy Mama, we believe health is not a specific diet, but rather a frame of mind, a meal that helps our families thrive and an adventure outside with good friends. We believe in enjoying motherhood and loving our people well. We believe that when there’s an opportunity […]
Happy Friday! Here are a few fun things happening around the Northwest, that you don’t want to miss! Camano Island Builders Market– This event will be a great place for families to connect with some of the best contractors in the area. Plus HISBIZ Painting and Puget Services will be doing a ribbon […]
When Andie (a writer for Seattle’s Child Magazine) mentioned that she was looking for a family in transition to write about, I knew we more than qualified. It’s been almost exactly a year since we sold our home, bought land and started the building process. We’ve never fully unpacked and […]
On Mother’s Day, we ended up doing this little kid-friendly hike after our Ferry Ride didn’t quite go as expected. This walk is short and perfect for tiny legs who are just starting to hike on their own. If you’re from around the Stanwood/Camano area, you’ve probably done this one, […]
When Rudy interviewed me on the Cascade Hiker Podcast, I couldn’t help but laugh when he asked me what’s always in my backpack. I was sitting in my room at the time, so pulling her out of the closet, I just started naming stuff off—the silly things I personally always carry. These […]
We started basil from seed for the first time this year. It sits in a sunny window where the kids and I can’t help but walk by and sniff it multiple times of day. Even though it’s still small, it already smells like one of the best things in the world! Yesterday I […]
On Saturday night I laughed as I told my husband how I wanted to hike on Mother’s Day and I wanted to actually do a real hike, and everyone should love it. It was almost like I could hear all the other women around the area saying the same thing, at the same […]
