Get Outside
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Above the Clouds: A Day Across Minerva, Juno, and Ward
“Hiking a trail like this isn’t just about exercise. It’s about presence. It’s about the conversations you only have when you’ve been moving side by side for hours, when you’ve sweated, laughed, and sat in silence together. It’s about seeing… Continue reading
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Book Recommendation!
There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda McGurk I first read this book when I was pregnant with Odin—when everything motherhood lived in the land of “someday.” I remember highlighting passages and thinking, Yes, this is how I… Continue reading
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Teaching Tiny Stewards
This week we hiked around at a beach and in the woods at a campsite we’ve been to a hundred times, and still—the boys stopped every few feet to look at plants and trees, collect sticks, and they commonly ask… Continue reading
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Campsite Magic
Side note before we dive into it: If you’re wondering what those dangly things are in the picture—yes, those are fishing hoochies. Odin has loved them since before he was even two. Forget stuffed animals… give that kid a tackle… Continue reading
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“If You’re Bored You’re Missing Something” -Alaska
Some days, I just stop and look around—really look and take it all in—and I can’t believe this is where I get to call home. Southeast Alaska. Where the trees are ancient, the air smells like rain and salt, and… Continue reading
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a sunshine love letter
My Norwegian-Alaskan skin, practically translucent after months of rain, soaked up every golden ray of sun until the inevitable first sunburn of summer appeared—a bright pink badge of honor, and honestly, I didn’t mind earning it. After what felt like… Continue reading
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Not your average Tuesday
There’s something magical about living in a place where ordinary moments turn into unforgettable memories. Tonight was one of those moments—a random Tuesday dinner on the beach, relaxed into comfy beach chairs, toes in the sand, and bellies full of… Continue reading
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climbing trees, collecting rocks, & confidence building
There’s a unique magic in raising boys who are adventurous and borderline feral. The ones who climb trees, collect rocks, and find twenty-seven different uses for a stick. My house is filled with dirt, bruised knees, laughter, and endless questions… Continue reading
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Bare Necessities
Let’s be honest: hiking with kids is mayhem. You imagine peaceful trails and bonding… and you end up carrying a pocket full of rocks and pinecones, someone’s wet sock, and a half-eaten granola bar. But with the right essentials —… Continue reading
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trails, tracks & backpacks
There’s something magical and inspiring about watching your kids out in nature. Give them nature, a stick, and a some freedom, and you’ll see imagination come to life. If you’re thinking about hiking the trails, the beach or wandering in… Continue reading
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