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Author: Shannon Leader

Shannon is an outdoor lifestyle and whole foods recipe blogger who strives to encourage others to live more boldly, eat more vegetables, reduce their footprint and give back with gratitude. She lives in the Pacific Northwest of the United States and you will usually find her out hiking or somewhere wishing she was.

Seven Hikes Perfect For Mother’s Day In The Puget Sound

Posted on May 12, 2019May 9, 2025 by Shannon Leader

Hey!  Hey you!  Yes, you. Did you know Mother’s Day is coming up??  You are just in time to find seven hikes perfect for Mother’s Day in the Puget Sound! There is no better day to take a mom on a hike! Whether it’s your biological mom, the mom of your children, or that special…

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Getting Back To Nature With Colorado Aromatics: A Review

Posted on May 9, 2019November 17, 2024 by Shannon Leader

This review comes from being offered a free sample of Colorado Aromatics Knuckle Balm in exchange for an opinion about my experience using it.  I have no financial connection to Colorado Aromatics and will receive no compensation for this review.   The Old Me Were you one of those Bath and Body junkies like me? …

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A 5-Hour Layover in Denver For Outdoorsy and Gluten Free Travelers

Posted on May 7, 2019November 17, 2024 by Shannon Leader

The morning after my wedding last year in March, my newly minted husband and I flew out to Colorado because his father was nearing the end of his life.  In fact, there had been a possibility of his passing in the days before we got married. Needless to say, it was a very stressful week….

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It’s Been A While, Let’s Catch Up!

Posted on May 5, 2019November 17, 2024 by Shannon Leader

For those of you who subscribe to my weekly newsletter, this post might not necessarily feel like catching up because you already know all the things.  But for those random readers who may not subscribe or haven’t check in for a while, I thought I would write one big post to share some of the…

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A Girls Hiking Weekend Getaway On The Columbia River Gorge

Posted on May 4, 2019November 17, 2024 by Shannon Leader

We had only been driving in the car about 20 minutes when I went to pull my phone out of my purse to check something.  Rummaging around, I realized it wasn’t there.  I didn’t have my phone and I was going away for the weekend. My friend Elle and I signed up for a talk…

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4 Easy Steps For Making Your Own Turmeric Capsules

Posted on May 1, 2019November 16, 2024 by Shannon Leader

My email newsletter shared a few weeks ago that I had come by a large bag of organic turmeric powder and want to use it as much as I can.  But honestly, I can only take the flavor of so much turmeric at a time, especially when consumed straight up.  That’s where capsules enter the…

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Shannon is an outdoor lifestyle writer and whole foods recipe creator who strives to encourage others to live more boldly, eat more vegetables, reduce their footprint and give back with gratitude. She lives in the Pacific Northwest of the United States and can usually be found out hiking or somewhere wishing she was. She enjoys her chocolate dark, a swinging hammock and liberated toes. Find out more here…

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I recreate on the stolen ancestral lands of the Coast Salish, Stillaguamish, Snohomish and Tulalip peoples, lands held in time immemorial.  This land and its people must be protected and honored; their history, relationships and culture are not only of the past but are now and into the future, holding the key to proper stewardship.  Learn more here…

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