While I can't eat this one at home due to Alistaire's allergies, it has been one of my favorite hiking trail mixes to take along with me. On those rare occasions when I get out kidless! Crunchy, Salty & Sweet Trail Mix? Oh yeah. This is the good stuff. The stuff you hide and deny you have with… Continue reading Crunchy, Salty & Sweet Trail Mix
Category: Hiking
Sometimes I Need Me Time
Is there a mom who doesn't feel guilty over taking personal time? I hate feeling guilty over taking hikes without my kids - and especially because Kirk watches them while I go out. But I also know I need that time. I am with them 24 hours a day otherwise. But more, for the first… Continue reading Sometimes I Need Me Time
Cherry Cupcakes and a Birthday Weekend Away
This all started with an idea. Why should one celebrate turning 40 with a black cake (or cupcakes)? Why not be happy? Go for bright. Celebrate spring coming! I was a March baby, and as I write this post...it is sunny outside. I am sure it won't last, but I'll enjoy the late winter promise of… Continue reading Cherry Cupcakes and a Birthday Weekend Away
Trail Eats: Fall Eats
Hiking and backpacking was for a long time my driving force in life, until I had child #3 and could barely keep up with life. I know though that in a few years life will settle back down and I'll be out more. There was a time between Ford (my oldest) being 2 and when… Continue reading Trail Eats: Fall Eats