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Yearly Archives: 2014

On Change…and How Love Multiplies

On Change…and How Love Multiplies

 As I sit here and type this with my little girl snuggled up against my chest in our Boba 4G carrier (review coming soon!), it’s getting harder and harder to remember what life without Baby Z was like.  I remember that strange phenomenon happening with C, but for some reason it still took me by surprise this time around.   I guess that’s because families aren’t  designed to stay the same.  Even if your family is finished adding members, everyone is getting older with each passing year (and each passing minute for the youngest ones!)  That means the family dynamic…Read the rest of this entry →

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How to Make Hiking Fun For Kids

How to Make Hiking Fun For Kids

My little guy (almost 4) has been a great hiker since around the age of 2…when he wants to be, that is.  Some days he can run circles around us with endless amounts of energy, other days all he wants to do is snuggle with mommy in the carrier.  So far it hasn’t been a big deal – when he wants to hike, we hike at his pace, and when he wants to hitch a ride, we happily oblige.  But with baby #2, all of that flexibility is about to change.  In the coming weeks, climbing approaches will now involve…Read the rest of this entry →

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Introducing the Newest Cragbaby!

Introducing the Newest Cragbaby!

Our family was delighted to welcome Baby Z to this world on Sunday, March 2, at 3:08 pm.  That day also happened to be me and the Crag-Daddy’s 12 year anniversary – so what special and unique way to celebrate!    Labor and delivery went smoothly without complication, and we were able to bring her home yesterday morning. At only 5 pounds, 12 ounces, our sweet girl is just a little peanut, but she’s just bursting with life, and our hearts are overflowing with love at our little miracle.       That being said, while I’ve got some blog…Read the rest of this entry →

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DIY Backyard Adventures: Let’s Make A Mud Kitchen!

DIY Backyard Adventures: Let’s Make A Mud Kitchen!

At this juncture in our lives, C and I are on-the-go for a lot of our mid-week adventures – we have a host of local parks, playgrounds, and nature trails that we explore on a regular basis.  But I had a feeling that baby #2’s arrival would change our entire family dynamic rather dramatically…And while I’m optimistic that our baby-wearing mantra will be a crucial help when it comes to getting outdoors with a newborn, I know that these first few weeks and months, we’ll likely be spending more time at home than what C is used to.  With that…Read the rest of this entry →

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Interview: McKenzi Taylor of Rock Climbing Women

Interview: McKenzi Taylor of Rock Climbing Women

Recently I was contacted by McKenzi Taylor of Rock Climbing Women about the possibility of advertising her new website on Cragmama.  I’m pretty selective about what/whose graphics I place up on my sidebar – nothing’s more annoying to me than having to scroll through endless ads when I’m reading a blog post.  That being said, her topic (rock climbing + women), certainly seemed to fit my niche, so I did a little more digging.  After hearing McKenzi’s story, I realized she definitely had an idea that I could get behind so…..tada!  If you look on the sidebar to the right…Read the rest of this entry →

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“Not all who wander are lost.” —JRR TOLKIEN