The TMM team loves to get out and enjoy time outside, and we have had some great outdoor family adventures this year. We are sharing some of our favorites from 2024. We hope they inspire you to get outside in 2025! Amanda: Nordkalottleden, Scandinavia In 2024, my family had a few short outdoor adventures and … Read more
Outdoor Nourishment: Cultivating an Outdoor Life I can’t believe it’s already March. My January and February were rather uneventful- some snow, some sun, some rain and the endless list of farm projects I work on in a very non-linear fashion due to my two farmhands being 3.5 and 1.5 years old. Despite our unconventional approach … Read more
Choosing Gratitude as an Outdoor Mom One of my superpowers is I see the world through rose colored glasses. I’m not saying I’m happy no matter what and there aren’t some days where I hate everything. I’m just saying when I let gratitude guide my outlook, that adds the rose colored tint to my perspective … Read more
Sidelined and Struggling as an Injured Parent I am a terrible parent. At least that’s what I frequently felt like, especially at the beginning of this long ordeal. Being an injured parent, and rendered physically unable to take on the extensive duties of being a mom was life-altering; both for me and my family. I’m … Read more
Socially distanced outside winter activities Important Note: At Tales of a Mountain Mama, we can’t tell you if it is safe to socialize outside where you live right now. The CDC and your local health department are the best sources of information for how to stay safe during this time. TMM encourages everyone to wear … Read more
Get Outside Every Day (Even in Dark & Dreary Weather) Moving to the far corner of the northern hemisphere has come with new unique challenges this winter. When Amelia asked me to write about getting outside in the dreary, dark winter weather of England, I replied that we need to actually get out after dark … Read more