21 Things Moms of Boys May Say Today
by Kristin P.
When I was pregnant, I secretly wished for a boy. I was raised with three older brothers, had lots of guy friends and knew little of life with girls. Instead...
21+ hours later…
by Annie
It glared at me – 21 hours, 20 minutes of total drive time. Increase that by at least 30% when you add in a three year old, a 10 month old...
Trends for Kids, Etsy and More: Local Chapter
by Leah Pihlaja
As practical and necessary as baby registries are, I’m not a fan when it comes to the giving. I always find myself doing a swift look through and getting bored… Diaper...
Five Reasons Toddlers Rock
by Melissa
Life with toddlers can be nuts. Lighthearted, but nuts. The things they say, the strong wills, the full blown tantrums, they are all part of the package. Everyday you get...
What They Say vs. What We Do: How Real Moms Interpret Common Advice
by Kristin P.
Being a mommy is hard. Following all the advice a mommy gets is even harder. From how to sleep train to whether or not to nag about nose picking, it...
Just Mom Again
by Nichole
I’m all about bringing people together for fun (and random?) gatherings. My people include my immediate family, my husband and daughter. They are my faves. They are my people. Lately...
BLOOM: Details and FAQs!
Our Bloom event is just TWO DAYS away! We can’t wait to see you there, but we want to make sure you have all the details you need. Bloom runs...
Mommy Confessionals
by Kristin P.
First things first: No mom is perfect. We know it, we say it, we repeat it to ourselves when life isn’t going the way we envisioned it. But for some...
Twin Cities: 2015 Easter Activities!
Macy’s Bunny Brunch Multiple times, dates and locations: The Easter Bunny, a face painter, balloon artist and a fabulous brunch. This annual event is a favorite of so many...
Event Announcement: Bloom – A Growing Family Event presented in partnership with Park Nicollet
We’re more than excited bring you this sponsored event announcement about Bloom: A Growing Family Event presented in partnership with Park Nicollet. Read all about their two newest centers and this...
When your 2 ½ year old daughter tells you she wants to shave her head
by Annie
You try to understand why: Uncle Paul shaves his head, probably because he doesn’t like his hair. (Actually angel, he’s bald, but you’re so sweet.) Do you just want to...
Finding Community in Our Neighborhood
by Nichole
I wholeheartedly believe in the importance of community. By community, I mean our actual neighborhood – our buildings, our blocks, those living in close proximity to us. As women and...
The Kid Chef: English Muffin Pizzas & “Ice Cream”
by Emily
This has been my first winter not being able to devote all my time to my toddler. We welcomed a new little man in October, so it’s been a learning...
Easy (and Fun!) Science Experiment for Preschoolers
This is my kids’ all-time favorite experiment to do. I originally got the idea from Jacksonville Moms Blog. I love it because the ingredients required are what most households would have...