Autumn
Autumn is a Pacific Northwest native, born and raised in Seattle before moving to Portland at twenty-eight. She met her husband within a week of the move, graduated from PSU the following year, and now is the proud momma of one baby boy and one medium-sized mutt who she admits, is much more popular on Instagram than she is. Autumn has been an outdoors enthusiast her entire life, thanks to adventurous parents. She summited her first peak at age eight and hasn’t looked back. A firm believer in getting kids into nature, she is looking forward to including her little one on future wilderness forays.
Autumn’s husband is the chef at Portland’s well-loved Laurelhurst Market. A great dad who loves to cook at home, she clearly won the partner lottery as she can barely boil water without catastrophe. Autumn’s hobbies include hiking, camping, blogging, and battling her Instagram addiction.
Get to Know Your Neighborhood! A Scavenger Hunt for Pacific Northwest Kids
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Five Firsts for an Autumn Baby in Portland
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Five Tips for Camping with a Baby
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Outdoor Anticipation vs. Outdoor Actuality with a Toddler
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Failure to Thrive in Motherhood
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The Comparison Conundrum
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Creating New Traditions
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Choosing a Portland City Neighborhood: A Mom’s Guide to Northeast Portland
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The Trepidation of Turning One
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A Mom and a Baby Get Outside: Tryon Creek
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