Because conservation in the Northwest is something I care a lot about, I’m excited to share about the Survive the Sound campaign. As a mom of a third grader, first grader and preschooler, I can imagine how fun it is for classrooms to follow along as salmon “race” in this […]
Photo printing has hung over my head for years. I print photos from time to time for framing purposes, but I don’t have filled albums like I wish I did. With thousands of photos on both our computer and my phone, it’s overwhelmed me so badly that I’ve not even […]
It’s such a funny thing to observe how we’re such creators of habit. Lately this little darlin’ of mine has been loving watching The Pioneer Women and everyday after she’s done watching recorded episodes, she wants to cook. Well, of course she does, isn’t that how we all feel after […]
She bakes cakes, gorgeous cookies, and one time in Safeway we bumped into each other and I’ll tell you what, she’s just as sweet (and gorgeous) in real life as you’d imagine! I don’t remember exactly what I was doing when I saw Emily’s story, but it stopped me in […]
Have you ever dropped a bag off at the thrift store? Maybe posted something on the local Buy, Sell and Swap? How about Craigslist? For many of us, donating items is just a normal part of life. Recently I heard about a new app that let’s you #GiveItUpForFosterKids by selling […]
Yesterday morning my sister texted me and asked if she could stop by. A few hours later, as she hung her jacket and settled in, she said that our home feels so peaceful. It was the best compliment I’ve received in a very, very long time. Whether it’s by keeping […]
Mama owned businesses. If you’re like me, I’m guessing you want to support them, but sometimes it’s tricky to know where to start. Well, hang onto your hats, this round-up of local makers will not only get you started in the right direction, but you could practically finish your shopping […]
Happy Friday, friends! As we’ve been packing, having final inspections at the house and getting ready to move, 100% homemade cooking hasn’t really been in the cards for me lately. It’s given me so much insight for friends of mine who keep chicken nuggets in the freezer for crazy days […]
As we prepare to move into our home in hopefully 2 weeks (fingers crossed), I’m already dreaming of the Thanksgiving table we’ll be creating. Our table has been away getting a makeover at PNW Farmtables and we can’t wait to welcome it back and gather around it with family and […]
As I laid in bed last night, I thought back to just about 4 years ago, when I stood in my kitchen with my sister discussing the postpartum anxiety I was dealing with and what I wanted to do about it. Why in that moment did I tell her I […]
Happy Friday! Heading into the weekend by sharing some wonderful things that caught my eye this week…. For all you Skagit Valley / Barn lovers. Hurry and go follow this gal. She’s from Burlington and her Instagram is full of the most gorgeous local shots!2. This cookbook! I’ve mentioned before […]
Recently I asked some of the folks in this area for their best “Mom Advice”. What they responded with is absolutely wonderful. Here are some nuggets of wisdom for your good days and your very worst days, too. My best advice? Have confidence, knowing you’re their mom for a reason. […]
Walking into the grocery store today, I passed a sweet Mama and her little girl. She’d been loading her daughter into a “normal” cart, when she decided she wanted to ride in one of the driving carts instead. As she lifted her out, I said I’d take her other cart […]
Today it’s an honor to welcome Pure Flix to NW Healthy Mama to discuss fun fall ideas you and your family can do together as the leaves and temperatures change. Pure Flix strives to be the most trusted family-friendly video-streaming source on the web. That’s something I fully support! Slow down for […]
