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A Little Life Update; Adjusting to our new normal
Life

A Little Life Update; Adjusting to our new normal

Hey readers! I’ve been pretty absent from writing but life has been changing a bit. First off, trying to write with two babies constantly demanding […]

Teacher’s Tips for Remote Learning
Life

Teacher’s Tips for Remote Learning

For some, school has started or is about to start and parent’s are making the choice of sending their kids to school or staying home […]

5 Reasons I Can Never Be a Fashion Blogger
Life

5 Reasons I Can Never Be a Fashion Blogger

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE following fashion bloggers! Their perfect hair paired with cute and casual styled outfits provide so much inspiration. […]

Positive Lessons Learned from Coronavirus
Life

Positive Lessons Learned from Coronavirus

I’ve been pretty MIA on this blog lately. I’ve been struggling with postpartum anxiety during a global pandemic and it’s been pretty overwhelming. Yesterday I […]

Local Adventures with My Siblings
Life

Local Adventures with My Siblings

I am so lucky to have such a strong bond with every single one of my four siblings. When we get together, we laugh, play, […]

A Windy 7 Year Wedding Anniversary
Life

A Windy 7 Year Wedding Anniversary

Seven years ago, a storm that wasn’t in the forecast rolled in and our wedding day was like the inside of a snow globe. That’s […]

How I Practice a Hygge Lifestyle
Life

How I Practice a Hygge Lifestyle

I have SO MANY pins about how to embrace hygge as part of my lifestyle. It’s such a trendy term, but I think it’s popular […]

How to Use a Checklist to Establish Healthy Habits
Health, Life

How to Use a Checklist to Establish Healthy Habits

I wanted to share how to use a checklist to establish healthy habits. Using a checklist has really helped me during this pregnancy. It started […]

Logan’s Birth Story
Life, Mom Life

Logan’s Birth Story

Ok! Tynan and Logan are both napping and my mom is taking a much needed break and enjoying a long shower. So now let’s try […]

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Hi! I’m Rachel!

I’m an Alberta-based mama and substitute teacher who loves to write.

This is a blog focused on hiking, fitness, healthy living, and living your best life! Visit my ‘About’ page for more info.

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Waterfalls & Icebergs at Cameron Lake

My Favourite Posts

I have a lot of posts with stories near and dear to my heart but these are a handful of my favourites:

  • Waterfalls & Icebergs at Cameron Lake
  • Camping with babies
  • Bertha Falls, No Shoes, No Pants, No Problem
  • He’s Here
  • Logan’s Birth Story
  • Ice Skating on Waterton Lake
  • Mt. Galwey & a Scrambling Accident
  • Mt. Vimy Peak & Biking in a Hailstorm
  • Amazing Cracker Lake 
  • My Fitness History
  • Hiking Highline Trail

 

Recent Posts

  • Angels Landing in Zion National Park
  • Hiking through The Narrows in Zion National Park
  • Deseret News Half Marathon Race Recap
  • 7 Natural Ways to Help You Have a Better Sleep
  • Hiking to Star Creek Falls with Kids

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Angels Landing is an unforgettable hike in Zion Na Angels Landing is an unforgettable hike in Zion National Park. 

Because of the ridge walk, sheer drops, and the climbing needed to finish, I would say this hike isn’t for everyone.

Read all about my hike to Angels Landing with my siblings on my blog betterlivin.ca.
Hiking recap reels usually have some sort of inspi Hiking recap reels usually have some sort of inspirational music laid over it, but I love the comments from the kids and parents in this recap!

My family and I took our two four year olds through The Narrows in Utah and those joys had such a blast! They walked a total of 5.8 miles!

This is such a fun activity if you have sure footed kids. Read all about it on my blog betterlivin.ca!
Hiking through The Narrows in Zion National Park w Hiking through The Narrows in Zion National Park was such a fun experience! It was so fun that the 4-year- olds hiked 5.8 miles (most through the water) without even noticing. 

Up on the blog today is a recap of hiking through The Narrows!
The beginning of my half marathon versus the end. The beginning of my half marathon versus the end. 😁➡️🥵

Up on the blog today is a recap of my half at the @deseretnewsmarathon in Salt Lake City. 

Time to retire from distance running. I’ll stick to 5k’s from now on. Ha ha!

#running #halfmarathon #mizunorunning
Beach day- Instagram ➡️ Reality. Ha ha ha! I Beach day- Instagram ➡️ Reality. Ha ha ha! 

I will be washing sand out of those curls for days! 😂
I have a new article posted to @exploremagazine to I have a new article posted to @exploremagazine today! I spoke with @canmoremd to get a Doctors perspective on whether cold plunging while hiking is safe. 

Visit this link to read more: https://www.explore-mag.com/Should-You-Go-Cold-Plunging-While-Hiking
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racheltynanrichards

Angels Landing is an unforgettable hike in Zion Na Angels Landing is an unforgettable hike in Zion National Park. 

Because of the ridge walk, sheer drops, and the climbing needed to finish, I would say this hike isn’t for everyone.

Read all about my hike to Angels Landing with my siblings on my blog betterlivin.ca.
Hiking recap reels usually have some sort of inspi Hiking recap reels usually have some sort of inspirational music laid over it, but I love the comments from the kids and parents in this recap!

My family and I took our two four year olds through The Narrows in Utah and those joys had such a blast! They walked a total of 5.8 miles!

This is such a fun activity if you have sure footed kids. Read all about it on my blog betterlivin.ca!
Hiking through The Narrows in Zion National Park w Hiking through The Narrows in Zion National Park was such a fun experience! It was so fun that the 4-year- olds hiked 5.8 miles (most through the water) without even noticing. 

Up on the blog today is a recap of hiking through The Narrows!
The beginning of my half marathon versus the end. The beginning of my half marathon versus the end. 😁➡️🥵

Up on the blog today is a recap of my half at the @deseretnewsmarathon in Salt Lake City. 

Time to retire from distance running. I’ll stick to 5k’s from now on. Ha ha!

#running #halfmarathon #mizunorunning
Beach day- Instagram ➡️ Reality. Ha ha ha! I Beach day- Instagram ➡️ Reality. Ha ha ha! 

I will be washing sand out of those curls for days! 😂
I have a new article posted to @exploremagazine to I have a new article posted to @exploremagazine today! I spoke with @canmoremd to get a Doctors perspective on whether cold plunging while hiking is safe. 

Visit this link to read more: https://www.explore-mag.com/Should-You-Go-Cold-Plunging-While-Hiking
Load More... Follow on Instagram

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