Planning a Summer Picnic
by Cammi Haines
Any Minnesotan knows that the winters are long and summers are short, so enjoying the nice weather while it’s here is imperative. Summer months are filled with a lot of...
Setting Boundaries as a First Time Stepparent
by Val Newbold
Taking on the role of a stepparent in an already joined family is not an easy task. Emotions run high for not only the stepparent but the immediate AND extended...
Sharing Kindness This Summer
It’s summer! And summertime means a more relaxed schedule with more time to focus on certain things, such as acts of kindness. Our friends at Doing Good Together have created the...
Growing up in a Neighborhood Family
We have all heard the phrase, “It takes a village.” Those of us fortunate enough to live in a neighborhood filled with young children and families know the value of...
Creating a summer capsule wardrobe for my toddler and baby
One of the things I have realized since becoming a mother almost three years ago is the power of systems. Keeping things simple, streamlined, and organized has always felt good...
A Beautiful Last
by Amber Harder
I knew it would happen eventually, but I wasn’t looking forward to the last time I would nurse our fourth (and final) child. I thoroughly enjoyed nursing my kids...
The Kids Will Be Fine
A year ago, when the world shut down, I did what any reasonable Type-A person would do: immediately crafted a schedule to structure my days with a four-year-old and twin...
Keep Planting
by Amber Harder
Every year I’m inclined to plant a vegetable garden. I begin with hopefulness and resolution. I plan what I want to grow, and dream indulgently about the armloads of produce...
How to Survive a Family Camping Trip, and Do it Again
Nothing says summer like a night spent under the stars. A family camping trip is always a good idea… an even better one if you are fully prepared. Take time...
Roadmap to a Clutter Free Home
How do you feel when you are walking among the Legos, Beanie Boos and never ending craft supplies? As moms, we know these items are just signs of little ones...
My Kids: The Connoisseurs of Cultivating My Thick Skin
I recently released a novel, which was an enormous personal achievement. But my celebration was short-lived, as I hadn’t anticipated a major consequence of becoming an author: THE REVIEWS....
Summer Porch Makeover How-to
We have lived in our home for two and a half years and I’m finally getting around to putting some life into our front porch with a Summer Porch Makeover,...
Living in the Moment with Your Kids This Summer
If you’ve ever struggled with living in the moment with your kids, our partners at Kinderberry Hill share small ways we can seize the moment especially this summer. Children are...
