Ticks—The Small But Mighty Predators
Minnesota has been named among the top ten “Best Places to Live” in survey after survey for many reasons—the food, the lakes, and the cultural attractions, to name just a...
Days of the Angry Red Chest Bump
It was a day. Nothing special, nothing overly traumatic. Just another day in a long series of similar days, the mundaneness in and of itself more notable than anything. An...
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...
Living Through a Kitchen Remodel with Kids
We have been undergoing a kitchen remodel on our own home since November 1st, and we still have a couple more months to go until completion. And like all remodels,...
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...
Leaving the Nest
by Kate Kearns
We stroll into the store. I reach down for your hand, but you swat it away and confidently head toward shoes and accessories. We tidy up the bedroom, and I...
Staying Home is Boring
Nothing puts me on the defensive faster than being asked, “Don’t you get bored?” My mind starts to race as I think: Bored?!? Are you out of your mind, of...
If Children Wrote Thank You Notes
One of my favorite “get to know you” questions is asking someone what they are better or worse at than 95% of the population. It is usually pretty entertaining and...
Framing Forty
I turn forty this month. Forty. It even looks daunting to write it. Say it out loud and it goes into slow motion talk all on it’s own: F-o-r-r-r-r-t-y-y-y-y-y-y-y. Did...
Have You Childproofed Your Career?
Your first born is on their way. In your excitement, you prepare your home with care. Many meticulous hours on Pinterest and Etsy combine to create the cutest and most...
May 29th is 529 Day!
529 Day is nearly here {May 29th}! But what is 529 day? 529 Day was created to celebrate the 529 college savings plan. This “holiday” is supposed to serve as...
A Tribute to the Potty Training Mom
“Wow, Momma, that was a BIG poopie! Good job.” My son loudly offered me this praise in the Target bathroom. At the beginning of potty training, this comment would have...
To Sleep, Perchance to Sleep
by Kate Kearns
I’m really good at sleeping. Put down your pitchforks, ladies. I’m not saying that I get enough sleep. I have a toddler who likes to wake up at 5:30 in...