Planting the College Seed
by Jen
I know for many of you, it’s hard to even think about your kids going to kindergarten, let alone college. I can’t believe I’m already at that stage. It seems...
The Woodlands {Sponsored Post}
This past September, Beth and I went to a sister site conference for City Moms Blog Network (CMBN). It was held in Houston and we stayed at The Woodlands. It’s...
Tricks and Treats and Halloween Eats
by Melissa
Holidays are just too much fun with little ones in the house. They get the biggest kick out of the tiniest ways of celebrating…an innocence that I just adore. Halloween...
Thrifty Halloween Shopping at Savers {Sponsored Post}
by Maureen Zhao
For this post, Twin Cities Familys Blog has partnered with Savers, a thrift store company whose mission is to provide the best shopping experience and selection for it’s customers. Our...
Six Tips For Vacationing With Extended Family
by Laura
In the past five years, my immediate family has morphed from a family of five to a family of 14, soon to be 15. My two brothers and I have...
The Perfect Brunch Shower Menu
by Melissa
This photo you are about to see is pure joy to me. Pure. Joy. It is a photo of myself (yes, very huge and very pregnant) with two girls that...
How to Host a Gender-Reveal Party
by Nealy
We decided to do something different and host a Gender Reveal Party for our fourth (yes, you read that right!) baby. A Gender Reveal Party is when the parents find out...
Nealy’s Favorite Recipes: Autumn Squash Pumpkin Soup
by Nealy
There’s no better way to ring-in fall weather than to make a big pot of Pumpkin Squash Soup! It’s really the highlight of fall for me…well, that and football, boots,...
A Non-Pinterest Birthday Party!
by Honja
Franny turned 3. I love birthdays. I love parties. I love celebrating. And I rebelled against the pressure of a perfect Pinterest party. At age 3, with an older sister,...
Preschool Activity Exchange
by Honja
I’ve never been the type to get into chain letters. In fact, anything along those lines normally has me running in fear: chain letters, friendship bread, daily encouragement notes, I...
Simple and Easy Homemade Basil Pesto (and Tips For Growing Great, High-Yielding Basil Plants)
by Laura
Every summer, my favorite thing to grow in the garden is basil. It’s easy to grow, nearly maintenance free, and because I grow two plants every year, it’s quite cost-effective,...
Apple Season: Picking Plus Saucing
by Melissa
It’s the hap-happiest season of all! That crazy song had it all wrong…parties for hosting, marshmallows for roasting and caroling out in the snow? No thank you. I’ll take pumpkin...
How to Dress a Princess: A Tutorial
by Mary
Princess Mary Brynn You never know about them. How they’ll act at any given moment. Depends on which way the wind blows. She was so excited that Nana was coming...
How To: Organizing Baby Clothes
by Laura
It’s amazing to me how much room those tiny, little pieces of clothing our babies wear take up. While my son’s nursery closet started out nice and organized, with specified...
