After being diagnosed with cancer in 2009, Brenda decided it was time to take charge and get healthy. As she exercised and gained a new level of fitness, she realized that she was in charge...
If lifestyle change were easy, we’d all be broccoli-eating, gym-going, money-saving masters. In reality, we’re all humans living in a complex world and doing the best we can. As you make new year's resolutions, consider that you...
As 2019 comes to an end, it is the perfect time to reflect on all the great things that have happened this year. At Actively Northwest, that meant looking back on the articles we’ve published this...
After being diagnosed with cancer in 2009, Brenda decided it was time to take charge and get healthy. As she exercised and gained a new level of fitness, she realized that she was in charge...
Ever wondered how many calories you can burn during a snowball fight? It’s a lot more than you’d think … ...
Conquer your New Year’s Resolution starting this New Year’s Eve, with these healthy party appetizers....
Deriving from the Latin word gratia, gratitude is the act of reflecting and appreciating all that you have received, be it tangible or intangible. It is the process of recognizing that you have something positive...
From skating and skiing to snowshoeing and even paddling, it’s easy and fun to get outside in Spokane all winter....
There’s a giant Bigfoot statue in Gold Bar, sculptures along I-5 honoring Mother Theresa, Native Americans and Holocaust victims, and what’s reportedly the world’s largest egg in Winthrop. And those just barely scrape the surface of...
Winter can be the most wonderful time of the year, and one of the most adversed. Whether you’re traveling, adventuring, or spending some time inside, preparing for the unexpected is key! Make sure you’re ready...
One evening, when I was in my early twenties and working at a small weekly newspaper, I met my parents for dinner at a restaurant in Tukwila, Washington; the halfway point between my home in...
Looking for a silver lining in these endless cloudy days? Here are five things we love about this time of year....
