alyssa · April 27, 2014
It is nearly Christmas. But even the soft white glow of tree lights and snow falling softly is not helping me settle. I am wound tight. The stress in my…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · March 26, 2014
It is Sunday morning and despite being early March, it feels like April. Temperatures are encouraging us out the door and even though I am operating as a…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · February 11, 2014
What is your, "Why Not?" What would you do if you were fearless? Maybe reckless, or financially unwise, or risky? What stops you? Kids, money, a career? Well,…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · January 28, 2014
We head up to Snowbasin Resort. The sun shines (a little too hotly for January) and the car is a roar of excitement. Today a few friends are coming up to ski…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · January 20, 2014
One reader from Canada asked, "How do I keep mittens on my toddler who hates them?!" She said, "I tried natural consequences the other day and it was not…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · January 1, 2014
Four years ago my "New Year's resolutions" forever changed. I was challenged by a yoga instructor to choose one word for my year. Not a list of "to dos" and…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · November 25, 2013
In case you are not well acquainted with the term "dirt bagger" or "dirt bag climber," here it is: 1. Dirtbag Climber A glorified bum, who spends all of…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · October 30, 2013
The dust swirls around our Xterra as we negotiate the last few miles of dirt road. Hwy 191 is up ahead, marking our last leg back into Moab. The kids sit…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · October 25, 2013
It is still and dark. The clock ticks 5 a.m. and I cannot sleep. I pull out the coffee. Moving slowly, not wanting to wake my exhausted crew still breathing…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · October 14, 2013
Not all outdoor sports require a ton of skill and gear in order to get out and do them! And that is what keeps us from pursuing certain activities as parents,…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · October 1, 2013
It was mile 75. Dark had settled into the woods and there would be no strong moon to fight it back tonight. Chuck's hands were numb, hardly working. Things…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · September 16, 2013
The sunlight turned orange this morning, behind hazy mountains, and navy blue clouds. The sky was a swirl of indecision. Lightening. The smell of rain. An…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · August 22, 2013
In our household summer is waving a frenzied goodbye and fall is just around the corner. Everyone seems to have received the memo except the weather... It is…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · August 15, 2013
It took five days. FIVE days to get my"chill" on. For good or bad, I would define my family as weekend warriors. What is a weekend warrior? Well, as a family…
Continue Reading →
alyssa · June 25, 2013
I promise I'll never give you fake. Consider it a personal goal I have never to be fake. But sometimes it happens on accident, doesn't it? Especially with…
Continue Reading →