When JJ Smith from the PNW Outdoor Women group asked if I’d like to help organize a Moms and kids hike, I immediately thought of you all here. After doing the Back to Eden Garden Tour, I knew the next “event” type thing would undoubtedly be a time where we […]
The leaves are turning quickly, the weather is cooling and fall is undeniably in the air. Searching for yellows, oranges and reds, I picked the brains of many hikers in this wonderful area. Here is a list of the most highly recommended fall hikes. Check trail reports to make sure you hit these areas […]
Less than 2 hours north of Seattle, the Bellingham area is full of some of the best hikes around. With easy access to the Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest and the Chuckanut Mountains, as well as miles of opportunities within Whatcom County, Bellingham offers excellent year-round hiking opportunities. Below is a […]
Today we are so happy to have RyAnn here with us on NW Healthy Mama! RyAnn is the new coordinator for the Seattle Area Adventure Mamas. Read on to learn more about Adventure Mamas and RyAnn’s active life with 4 amazing kids!Welcome, RyAnn! Tell us about yourself! What does a […]
They say the way you spend the first hour of your day will determine what the rest of your day will be like. For years I’ve believed this, but today once again, I was reminded how true it is. Before the sun came up, I was tiptoeing around the house, […]
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 […]
Last Saturday, as one of our baseball coaches recognized each player, he started talking about our guy. “This kid….he started the season out with some struggle, but he did everything we told him too and he worked really, really, hard. Now he’s a solid hitter. He’s come so far. We’re so […]
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 […]
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, […]
After a morning filled with lots of activities, my family needed rest, but it wasn’t the lying on the couch kind of rest that we needed and so we ended up here. Since this place is so special I thought I’d share it, although most of you probably know about it […]
Over spring break we hit up one of our favorite kid-friendly hiking spots in Anacortes, WA. The Whistle Lake trail is almost perfectly flat and it’s a beautiful trail for families or beginning hikers. Besides being a great hiking spot, Anacortes has tons of other fun things to do as well. […]
Happy Friday! Today we’re happy to have Erin Chamberlain the Publisher of Cherry Valley Macaroni Kid here with us, sharing one of her favorite hikes! This hike is located in the Woodinville/Duvall area. It’s beautiful and a great one for families! Enjoy her post and be sure to leave a nice […]
The sun is starting to shine a little more, our kids are spending more time outside and spring break is approaching. It’s time to start planning some family friendly hikes! Many of us here on NW Healthy Mama are raising beginning hikers…those sweet little ones with the get-up-and-go, that doesn’t […]
