Expect[ing] to Thrive: I am a Mother! Hear me roar!

amelia_meyer · October 2, 2012

Today we welcome Amelia to our event! She has a unique story. An active, outdoor woman that was "sentenced" to bed rest, and fought her way back into shape.…

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Expect[ing] to Thrive: Park workout and Monkey Mat Giveaway!

alyssa · October 1, 2012

Do you have a case of the Mondays? Even though we had a long-ish weekend, it still went too fast. But we have an action packed day around here for you! We have…

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Expect[ing] to Thrive: The Momma behind Mountain Mama Clothing

alyssa · September 30, 2012

Hi friends! How is it going today? Have you ever come across a smiling face, in the midst of a rather hectic day, and felt like you could smile again too? Not…

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Expect[ing] to Thrive: Hiking, skiing, and international travel during pregnancy!

Tanya_koob · September 29, 2012

Maybe you are enjoying this Saturday morning, watching the leaves change out your window. Today, our friend Tanya is taking the reins and sharing her fit…

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Expect[ing] to Thrive: Strider Balance Bike Giveaway!

alyssa · September 28, 2012

The balance bike phenomenon is gaining momentum, and it is hard to find a store that isn't carrying at least some version of one for your toddler. But we are a…

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Expect[ing] to Thrive: Bang-for-your-Buck exercises for mom!

alyssa · September 27, 2012

Today I am excited to interview Shelly Rudd, fitness instructor, mom, runner, and an all around kick-in-the-butt for all of us who need one!  She has been a…

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Expect[ing] to Thrive: Rules of the Ropes from Cragmama

erica_lineberry · September 26, 2012

Welcome to Expect\[ing\] to Thrive! If you've just joined us you don't want to miss our very first post: An Invitation to Action, not Comparison and our very…

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Expect[ing] to Thrive: Mountain Mama Maternity Giveaway!

alyssa · September 25, 2012

Oh, the clothing I WISH I had had during my pregnancy and nursing days... I am about to share a hilarious photo with you. Hilarious in the…

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Expect[ing] to Thrive: An invitation to action, not comparison...

alyssa · September 24, 2012

I wrote this post on my bike this morning. No, I am not super-woman. I did not have my laptop propped on the handle bars, typing away while simultaneously…

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"Can do's" for a "Can't do" child... [Sunset Peak, Wasatch]

alyssa · September 9, 2012

We have a new bad word flying around our house. "I can't!" "I can't," officially became a punishable bad word a few weeks ago. I guess I never saw that coming…

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Maple Canyon from sunrise to moonrise [A photo Essay]

alyssa · September 6, 2012

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Off and running again!

alyssa · August 31, 2012

Hi friends! Well...we are off once again on a climbing/camping adventure with five other fun families! Great way to spend a three-day weekend. We will see you…

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Edelrid kid's Fraggle Climbing Harness

alyssa · August 28, 2012

It is a little easy at Outdoor Retailer to get the glassy eyed, overwhelmed sort of look and go into autopilot. So much great outdoor great, flying at you from…

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From Tent to Trailer, what did we do?!

alyssa · August 20, 2012

It is 6 a.m. My coffee is keeping me company this morning. And you too! I am not a morning person. But my in-laws just hit the road back to Oregon and I find…

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Five Family Friendly Hikes near Salt Lake, UT

alyssa · August 13, 2012

Honestly I have been dogged by the cranky, under slept, restless, and stir crazy me. I have no logical reason. I have no excuse. But I feel like the heat is…

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