Tag: parenting
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Roosevelt Grove of Ancient Cedars
Fall is my favorite season for hiking. The air is crisp and the smell of woodsmoke is in the air. The lack of bugs is always nice too. We recently took a drive up to the Rooesvelt Grove of Ancient Cedars. These giants are anywhere from 800- 2000+ years old! We had fun walking around…
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Finding Contentment in Motherhood
I’ve said it once and I will say it again, this will never be a parenting blog. I truly believe in parenting with intuition and what works for one family may not work for another. The following is my experience with motherhood, in no way does it negate anyone else’s experience. I’m trying to be…
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Tips for getting little ones outside in the winter
I don’t know about you, but my kids are always happiest when we spend time outside. In the warmer months I hear the constant slamming of the screen door and the patter of bare feet coming in and out. In the colder months it can be harder to motivate everyone to get outside. I have…
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Frist Snow
Winter has officially arrived in a flurry of fat white snowflakes. Tiny crystals crunch under small boots as little mittened hands scoop up sparkling orbs. I always dreamed that my children would play in the snow, that snow angles would be made, and frosty flakes would fall from the sky to melt on tongues. I…
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Sunday Drive
Some of my fondest memories from childhood are when my parents would load up the car with a picnic lunch and we would go on a Sunday drive. It always felt like a grand adventure. The best part of a Sunday Drive is that you have no set destination so you can feel free to…
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Encouraging a Reluctant Hiker
I have a confession to make. Despite all the time we spend outside my oldest does not like hiking! If I so much as mention that we are going hiking she will raise a ruckus. Hiking is hard, hiking is boring, I’m tired!!!! I know many families who would love to get out on the…
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Short hikes and baby kicks
I am officially in the final few weeks before baby makes her appearance in this world. This pregnancy flew by, which I’m sure is due in large part to the fact I was also chasing a toddler around the whole time. I found it a lot harder to stay active this time around but we…
Bit of Betsy 