There’s something The Pioneer Woman, Glennon Melton from Momastery and I have in common. We all have sisters and we are ABOVE AVERAGE, OVER THE MOON CRAZY…..about our sisters. You’ll see Ree write about her sister Betsy often and dang- I love it because I SO get it. I am her. […]
When I started NW Healthy Mama a year ago, I knew it’d be an exciting journey, but I had no idea how many incredible people I’d meet along the way. Meeting people “from the internet” in real life just isn’t as weird as it used to be. It’s not that […]
When I was a kid, my mom’s nickname was Grainy, because she ate so incredibly healthy. But my sister and I? We ate lots of Mac ‘n cheese and Top Ramen, with healthy things here and there, although they weren’t our favorites. Now as an adult, I have very […]
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 like the most important things we as women can do is the stuff that […]
From outdoor movies, to lavender festivals, paddle board yoga, or a family picnic in the north cascades—-this weekend is full of fun events. Here are a few things that you might not want to miss! Feel free to add your events (if you’re a business owner) or your family plans […]
Before our oldest could even walk, I started making him smoothies and after talking with many of you, I know I’m not alone in this. Just like sharing birth stories, women get fired up about what they put in their smoothies. Everyone has some unique ideas about what works for […]
Please welcome a guest post by Sandra Deen! In her most recent pregnancy, Sandra had the unhealthiest cravings, and so she decided to be more active in pursuing a healthy lifestyle for her and her family. She has discovered the key in feeding her family is finding healthful alternatives to […]
One of the greatest things about living in this part of the world is being able to easily access incredible food, fresh from local farmers. Locally made wine, vegan dishes and all sorts of meals, made with seasonal ingredients are at our finger tips, and they’re more affordable than […]
Happy Friday, friends! Because we love ya, we love road trips and we love delicious, healthy snacks, we’ve partnered with Whole Foods Market and Organicgirl, for a really fun “Road Trip Snacks” giveaway! From Lake Chelan to the coast, these are the local favs for summer trips. Whether girls […]
Recently it was a great privilege to write an article about hiking as a family for Northwest Mom Magazine. After submitting the piece, they asked me if I’d consider being on the cover as well, which really made me blush, since I am NOT a model. I am a mom […]
This was our 25th Ladies Hike (a monthly group my sister and I started a couple years ago). We picked this one because as you can see, my sister is about to have a baby! Isn’t she so darling? On our hike, she was 36 weeks pregnant so, this relatively […]
From every mountain side Let Freedom ring. ~Samuel F. Smith, “America” With a fridge still full of fresh blueberries, from our berry picking date a few days ago, fruit pizza came racing into my mind. It’s so pretty and so simple to make. Have you ever made it? It comes […]
We’ve been married for almost 8 years. Throughout these years, I’ve heard a number of ladies talk about how their parents take the kids for a week here and there, or how they have a date night weekly. These weeks away or regular dates have simply not been something I […]
