I Just Don’t See It
A friend came over for a play date the other day with her son and newborn baby. The first thing she said when she walked in the door was, “Sorry...
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Farmer Stories Series with CommonGround – Ellyn Oelfke
We are excited to continue with our Farmer Stories Series to follow along with CommonGround’s mission to share information about food and farming. CommonGround wants to create an open dialogue...
How Both You and Your Child Can Enjoy Northern Star Scouting Camps Year-Round
If you’re looking for a new a new activity for your kids, consider joining the Cub Scouts. Northern Star Scouting camps are a great opportunity for your child to learn...
Powerful Play in your Own Backyard!
If you have read anything about early childhood, or childhood in general lately, chances are you’ve heard about the importance of play, especially outdoor play. The great outdoors can provide...
Ultimate Guide to a Twin Cities Summer 2022
Our annual Ultimate Guide to a Twin Cities Summer is ready to help you make the most of these incredible months!...
Lakes for Days: An Evening at Lake Harriet
It’s was a beautiful Friday in June. Work was done for the day, picnic dinner was packed, the sun was shining, and we were heading to Lake Harriet to...
Teaching Responsibility with Popsicle Sticks
Popsicles are a super fun summer treat, but if you play your cards right, you can use them to put your kids to work! After your kids have gone through...
Summer Syllabus: 100+ Things to Do This Summer
Here it is our list of 100+ things to do this summer. You’re probably already thinking I’m crazy because there aren’t even 101 days in our summer break. I’m...
A Summer Guide to Natural Deodorant
Your summer guide to natural deodorant. I am a sweaty little human being – I run hot, and once I overheat it’s a runaway train of sweat and stink. So...
Just Say No to Hotels
Staying in hotels with kids is no joke. Memories of hotel visits with my kids play like a movie highlight reel in my mind … nursing a newborn in the hallway...
5 Top Road Trip Mistakes (and Prevention Tips)
I moved to Minnesota about 14 years ago from Milwaukee. I cannot even count how many six-hour trips back and forth from Milwaukee I have made over the years. However,...
Top Toddler Travel Toys
Traveling with your toddler? Here are the top toddler travel toys to pack in the diaper bag before headed out for your next vacation! We have the great blessing and...
7 Road Trip Survival Tips
The longest highway in Minnesota stretches 427 miles across the western portion of the state from Canada to Iowa. If you drove all of US-59 at 55 miles an hour,...
