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Five Common Sense Tips for Wintertime Health

December 7, 2021 by braveskimom

Another month, another COVID variant…sigh. But that’s not what today’s post is about. Instead, since none of us wants to get a cold or the flu this ski season, here are five common sense tips for wintertime health. (This post was written by me and originally published at FIS Snowkidz. It has been updated for […]

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Filed Under: Family Skiing, Health, Skiing With Kids Tagged With: health, staying well

How to Sanitize Your Groceries & Take-Out

March 26, 2020 by braveskimom

Good morning! Today is our first morning under a stay-at-home order in Colorado. We’ve been staying at home, so not much has changed. But what has changed — and for the better — is our understanding of how to handle groceries and take out thanks to this video. After watching this video this morning, we […]

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It’s Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day

March 22, 2019 by braveskimom

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A repost from last year. If you have cancer in your family, I hope you will take the time to read this. Today, March 22, is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day. As a cancer survivor and Lynch syndrome carrier, this is my day to divert unapologetically from family skiing and outdoor adventure and don my advocacy […]

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Filed Under: Good Stuff, Health Tagged With: cancer, Family, health, lynch syndrome, lynch syndrome awareness day

Thank You! A Short Report from the National Race to End Women’s Cancer

November 5, 2018 by braveskimom

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Good morning, Yesterday was the National Race to End Women’s Cancer in Washington, DC. I think all of us who were there are still feeling the glow from the amazing positive energy. Here’s a quick update on what went down. First, I owe a massive thank you to those of you who donated in support […]

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I’m Healthy and Running to End Women’s Cancer

October 24, 2018 by braveskimom

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Good Morning Friends, Cancer isn’t something any of us ever want to think about, let alone have to address directly in our lives. But, like so many other things in life…it happens. Cancer happens. In June 2015, I was treated for endometrial cancer at Mayo Clinic. In August, I got the all-clear on three years […]

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I'm Kristen, a western Colorado mom, wife and trail boss in a busy outdoor family. Our family has a passion for skiing and my goal is to provide information to help other families enjoy their skiing adventures. Whether you have tiny toddlers just learning to slide or grown children with whom you're planning a reunion, you're in the right place. Cheers!

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