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Baby’s First XC Ski Misadventure
Mom Life

Baby’s First XC Ski Misadventure

Oh boy is TyTy ever going to grow up with a sense of humour. I am the Queen of Misadventures and since he’s being drug […]

Birthday Musings- A completely different life
Life, Mom Life

Birthday Musings- A completely different life

It’s another birthday and I’m sitting here wondering what to write. How do I describe this last year of my life, my 33rd year? I’ve […]

How To Reset Good Running Habits Postpartum
Fitness, Mom Life

How To Reset Good Running Habits Postpartum

I stopped running when I was about 28 weeks postpartum because of icy conditions. I remember having dreams of running along my local trail, legs […]

7 Tips for Working Moms to Improve Their Mornings
Mom Life

7 Tips for Working Moms to Improve Their Mornings

Do I ever envy Ryan! He gets up 15 minutes before he has to leave for work, changes, makes coffee, and is gone. As a […]

A Fun Filled Evening at Lethbridge Corn Maze
Life, Mom Life

A Fun Filled Evening at Lethbridge Corn Maze

Little Ryan, TyTy, and I went to the Lethbridge Corn Maze this week to celebrate my niece Reegan’s birthday. I’ve been to the Corn Maze […]

Tynan’s 6 month Check In- And How to Help Babies
Mom Life

Tynan’s 6 month Check In- And How to Help Babies

I know it’s a cliché to marvel at how fast your kids grow, but it’s so true! You blink and they’re totally different. I’m amazed […]

Book Review: There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather
Mom Life

Book Review: There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather

Sometimes you find a book and everything the author is saying is what you’ve been thinking or saying to your friends for years. That was Linda […]

Hiking to Window Mountain Lake in Crowsnest Pass
Mom Life

Hiking to Window Mountain Lake in Crowsnest Pass

I’m going to start by saying that when you read reviews of hikes, you have to understand everyone has their own opinion on the difficulty […]

Family Weekend in Great Falls
Mom Life

Family Weekend in Great Falls

In mid-August I was chatting with our kids and realized that we haven’t gone anywhere as a family all summer! Between the new baby, lack […]

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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

  • Natural Hyaluronic Products to Help Dry, Winter Skin
  • Wellness Gift Guide
  • Electrolytes are Just as Important in the Winter!
  • Catching the Last of the Larches at Upper Rowe Lake
  • Ways I’m Trying to Improve My Sleep Quality

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My iPhone can’t capture how pretty the contrast My iPhone can’t capture how pretty the contrast of the blue sky against the red rock really is! 

Red Canyon is insanely pretty and so much fun for kids! We played hide and seek amongst the rocks for a while.
I don’t think I can ever enjoy a regular hike ag I don’t think I can ever enjoy a regular hike again. If you are going to Bryce Canyon, e-biking through is the way to go! The parking was full and people were shuttling in, but you miss most of the chaos on that glorious out of the way bike path. 

#brycecanyon #brycecanyonnationalpark #utah #discoverutah
Year four of this little guy on my back and you kn Year four of this little guy on my back and you know what? I prefer it! Even today, he opted to walk on his own for most of the day and it made me a little sad. 

It’s the one time when I’m not chasing him or exasperated by his behavior. When Logan is on my back we’re back in sync and it feels so right. 

So I’m going to cherish this year of adventuring with my little back buddy, because I have a feeling there won’t be a year five. 

Also, I chose the pic where he looks best and I don’t- that’s love!
Here we go- it’s hiking season! Ty killed the 3 Here we go- it’s hiking season! Ty killed the 3 mile hike in the heat this afternoon. We hit the Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge which was awesome, except Ty got scared and ran off rather than enjoy the view below. 

Can’t wait to drag the family out as often as possible!
Sunset bike rides. 🚲🌅 My boys sense of fash Sunset bike rides. 🚲🌅

My boys sense of fashion is definitely interesting! 🤭
It’s pretty cool living five minutes from a hot It’s pretty cool living five minutes from a hot spring! It’s the perfect spot for little kids, we’ll be there all winter long! 

#utah #outdoorkids #outdoorfamily 
#kidswhoexplore #adventuremamas #motherhoodoutdoors 
 #outdoorkids #adventurekids
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My iPhone can’t capture how pretty the contrast My iPhone can’t capture how pretty the contrast of the blue sky against the red rock really is! 

Red Canyon is insanely pretty and so much fun for kids! We played hide and seek amongst the rocks for a while.
I don’t think I can ever enjoy a regular hike ag I don’t think I can ever enjoy a regular hike again. If you are going to Bryce Canyon, e-biking through is the way to go! The parking was full and people were shuttling in, but you miss most of the chaos on that glorious out of the way bike path. 

#brycecanyon #brycecanyonnationalpark #utah #discoverutah
Year four of this little guy on my back and you kn Year four of this little guy on my back and you know what? I prefer it! Even today, he opted to walk on his own for most of the day and it made me a little sad. 

It’s the one time when I’m not chasing him or exasperated by his behavior. When Logan is on my back we’re back in sync and it feels so right. 

So I’m going to cherish this year of adventuring with my little back buddy, because I have a feeling there won’t be a year five. 

Also, I chose the pic where he looks best and I don’t- that’s love!
Here we go- it’s hiking season! Ty killed the 3 Here we go- it’s hiking season! Ty killed the 3 mile hike in the heat this afternoon. We hit the Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge which was awesome, except Ty got scared and ran off rather than enjoy the view below. 

Can’t wait to drag the family out as often as possible!
Sunset bike rides. 🚲🌅 My boys sense of fash Sunset bike rides. 🚲🌅

My boys sense of fashion is definitely interesting! 🤭
It’s pretty cool living five minutes from a hot It’s pretty cool living five minutes from a hot spring! It’s the perfect spot for little kids, we’ll be there all winter long! 

#utah #outdoorkids #outdoorfamily 
#kidswhoexplore #adventuremamas #motherhoodoutdoors 
 #outdoorkids #adventurekids
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