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Tag: Exercise

Saying Yes to Loving Myself

I made the decision three years ago to stop drinking alcohol. Valentine’s Day is my anniversary and I have gifted … More

Addiction, Alcohol, Anxiety, Depression, Exercise, Gratitude, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Nature Trail, sobriety

Exploring Nature’s Jungle Gym

Bear Hug woke me up just before ten on Saturday morning to let me know he had made coffee. I … More

Backpacking, Exercise, Family, Mental Health, Nature

Family Hiking in the Sunshine

I surrounded myself with nature this morning. Red, oranges, and yellows mixed in with browns and greens greeted me along … More

Backpacking, Camping, Exercise, Family, Hiking, Manitoba, Nature, Nature Trail, Sunshine

Dandelion, Bear Hug, and Blue Jay hike on Mantario

A new trail name has been bestowed upon me and I accept it with pride. Going forward, while I still … More

Backpack, Exercise, Family, Hiking, Manitoba, Nature Trail

Sometimes it’s hard being me

I had a love affair with Earl Grey tea during traditional Afternoon Tea when my husband and I stayed at … More

Camping, Cycling, Depression, Dogs, Exercise, Family, Gratitude, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature

Hiking and Camping with Kids: Safety

I relish experiences where my daughter is encouraged to move out of her comfort zone. It is character building and … More

Backpacking, Exercise, Family, Fishing, Hiking, Nature, trail

Hiking and Camping with Kids: Getting Kids who are Reluctant into the Outdoors

I strive to offer my daughter a balance between the technology that rules our lives in 2018 and the natural … More

Backpack, Backpacking, Beach, Camping, Cycling, Exercise, Family, Fishing, Hiking, Mental Health, Nature, trail, Walking

Hunt Lake Redemption

My previous time on Hunt Lake trail did not go well due to physical and mental overexertion. I had two … More

Backpack, Depression, Exercise, Gratitude, Hiking, Meditation, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature Trail, Sunshine, Walking, Yoga

When things don’t go well with group hiking

I read a blog post written by someone who had been left alone on a hiking trip during a lightning … More

Backpacking, Camping, County Music, Exercise, Hiking, Mental Health, Mental Illness, Nature, Physical Activity

Why I moved from a 45L to 70L as my main hiking pack

I am fascinated by all of the different choices of gear on the market and I enjoy reading reviews and … More

Backpack, Backpacking, Camping, Exercise, Family, Hiking, Mental Health, Nature, Physical Activity, Walking

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