Summer Writing Classes With The Loft
Our biggest summer goals at the Loft are to help kids discover the power of storytelling and to inspire a love of writing and reading in them! It is a...
Tips for Gardening with Kids
My husband and I have always loved gardening. But it wasn’t until last year when we built our big, fenced, raised-row garden that we really got into it. Our garden...
Creating Play Dates Throughout The Summer
Visit Lake Area Discovery Center to learn more about the high-quality education and childcare they offer for ages 6 weeks-5 years with four-year degreed, early-childhood licensed teachers and unique classroom environments that...
Fist Bumps from the Trenches
At this point, we all know that looking at social media when we’re not feeling 100% emotionally can be toxic. Most people I know have even suspended accounts, or gone...
Mud Pies and Other Things That Terrify Me
by Amber Harder
I will be the first to admit that I do not care for sticky, messy, dirty, or slimy things. My mom tells the story of when I was a little...
Why Our Family Celebrates Pride Month
June is my favorite month of the year. Sure June is summer, warmth, sunshine and fun, but the reason I love June is because June is Pride Month. Our little...
Appreciating the Great Outdoors in Minnesota
by Liz Murray
After a long, tortuous winter, summer is finally upon us. And for Minnesotans, that means one thing: getting outside. June is National Great Outdoors month. I doubt any of us...
Lessons in Life with Gardening
by Erin Statz
Our house is way too small for our family but the one thing that keeps us here is our amazing backyard. From the front, our tiny rambler home doesn’t look...
Why Being Pregnant in the Summer is Surprisingly Awesome
by Kate Awsumb
When I tell people I’m due in late August, I see the shock and pity in their eyes. Seriously, you’d think I’d just told them I was having a baby...
