Contentment
by Honja
I’ve been stewing on the word contentment for a while now, particularly in terms of my house. A little backstory: we moved into a new house 1 ½ years ago. ...
Oh, How Times Have Changed: Pizza Burgers
by Melissa
When we were first married, my husband and I would wake up in the morning and he would always roll over and say, “I love you”, first thing. Heart melting....
Wreath Revamp
by Honja
Normally, March comes around and I still have my Christmas wreath on my front door. The once welcomed holiday décor looks so drab and depressing when anticipating spring. This year,...
Broadening Our Littles’ Tastebuds: Thai Chicken Coconut Curry
by Melissa
Exposing my children to other cultures’ cuisines and traditions is important to me. My hope is that they form an appreciation for different tastes and can learn to embrace diversity...
Salon Bambino {A Sponsored Review}
by Amber
{Disclosure: Salon Bambino provided Twin Cities Familys Blog with compensation and our writer with a free child’s haircut in exchange for this review. We are so happy to promote...
Twelve IKEA DIY’s To Inspire You To Get Your Hack On
by Laura
Besides my love for my husband and my baby, Ikea Hacks might just take the top spot for the loves of my life. If you’ve never heard of an IKEA...
Using Skin Deep: What exactly ARE you putting on your child’s skin?
by Bert
A few years ago I became aware of what I like to call the Johnson & Johnson scandal. Basically, the big baby shampoo and tear free kids’ shampoo brand was...
Mama’s Happy – Chalk Paint 101 {A Sponsored Review}
by Honja
{Disclosure: Mama’s Happy offered a Twin Cities Familys Blog compensation and our contributor the chance to experience one of their classes in exchange for this post. This is a fabulous...
The Easiest (Pinterest-Style) First Birthday Party!
by Nealy
We recently celebrated our third first-birthday-party. We have had quite a bit of practice at this first-birthday-party-business. For our first daughter, I went all out for her party. I sent...
No-Mess Perfect Bacon….and a little piece of heaven
by Melissa
Why in the heck would I bore you with a recipe or technique, rather, on how to cook bacon? I know, I’m a nut. But let me tell you…I shared...
The Easiest Beauty DIY You’ll Ever Do In Your Life
by Cate Mezyk
I’m about to change your life with one little ingredient. Cornstarch. Why is this life changing, you ask? Here’s the thing. My husband, an oh-so-responsible fella, seems to think it’s...
DIY Silk Flower Headbands
by Amber
I have a confession. I’m totally one of those moms who LOVES all things pink and frilly for my baby girls. Shortly after they were born I learned about the...
Collage Walls – Fantastic and (almost) Free
by Honja
A great collage wall – you know, a beautiful display of oil paintings, gallery photos, and expensive prints, combined into a lovely piece of art all on its own. Pinterest...
Coconut Oil: The Jack of All Trades
by Melissa
I’ve come to share the wealth, my friends, in case you haven’t already discovered the absolute beauty of coconut oil. It’s hard for me to know where to begin. I...