The memoir genre is rich with wonderful books about motherhood and the outdoors. Below you’ll find some of my personal favourites and some new recommendations. It’s by no means a comprehensive list but instead represents the myriad ways these two topics intersect. Whether it’s through climbing, hiking, or a simpler life on the trail, these journeys share a common thread of motherhood as it converges with Mother Earth.

The reality is that much of what we aspire to be as "outdoorsy parents" (or even just parents) is based on myths and ideals that we shouldn't get so caught up in. The funny thing with myths is that there is usually some element of truth to them. But mostly they take us down that dangerous hole of comparison. It has been a process for me to realize that there were things I was aspiring to that simply weren't real to begin with.

Most entrepreneurs have an insatiable desire to see their ideas and projects come to fruition. They have many balls in the air at once as they build out their ideas and create businesses from scratch. It is a volatile position to be in, but manageable. But, when an entrepreneur also wants to have a family, the juggling act can get overwhelming – at times even out of control. Here are my best tips for managing it.