A Letter to My Daughter about Monsters
by Daci Platt
It was recently Halloween and you’re really into monsters right now. Mostly silly ones—fluffy pink things, with one big eye and furry claws. “A monster is coming,” you’ll tell me, eyes...
Mixtape of Motherhood
I can sing more Kidz Bop versions of popular songs than I can sing the original lyrics. While Bruno Mars sings about “strawberry champagne on ice,” the kids and I...
{EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT} Get Waxed Event Series with Waxing the City
We are so excited to announce our 2nd Annual Get Waxed Moms Night Out event series with Waxing the City! Come join us at one of their 5 participating locations...
Of Moms and Martyrs
by Kate Awsumb
“Don’t be a martyr.” My husband’s words sent a zing of fury through my veins. It wasn’t the poor guy’s fault. He said the four harmless words, expecting me to...
Thriving Through a Layoff: Toddler Teachable Moments
by Kate Kearns
DAY 3 My 16-month old knows something is wrong. She’s right, but how can she possibly know that? DAY 1 12:38 pm – I’m called into a conference room with...
Field to Fork Moms Night Out Recap with CommonGround
We had such an amazing night at our Field to Fork Moms Night event with CommonGround Minnesota! An evening filled with wine, music, delicious farm-to-table food, and making friends and...
My Daughter Will Only Wear Dresses
We found out that our eldest daughter was a girl months before she was born, but still went with a gender-neutral yellow for her nursery. We didn’t register for anything...
Special Things
“Here, Mom. Take it. It’s for you!” When I hear those words, filled with pride and delight, I know she’s going to have one of two things in her outstretched...
My Kind of Hard
Another long afternoon stretched before us. We’re in the middle of a nap transition with the twins, three-year olds, going from one nap to no nap. As far as I’m...
What is Craniosynostosis?
As a mother, raising your little one is an endeavor of sheer endurance. You tackle each moment as it arises from the first second of finding out you’re pregnant, to...
The Team Approach to Parenting
Any preconceived notions I had about motherhood went out the door the night we brought my first daughter home from the hospital. Despite my ideals of being the “do it...
Patience, Not Pressure: How to Raise a Healthy Eater
by Monica Hoss
After decades of increasing, the childhood obesity rate is starting to level off. However, the rate is still alarmingly high. Did you know that 1 in 3 children aged 10-17 are...
Mama Needs a Glass of Wine
by Meghan Yancy
Have you ever said that? Mama needs a glass of wine. Like…. at what time of the day is it actually socially appropriate to pour a glass of wine? {Photo Credit: Kaitlyn C Photography} You...
Fostering Animals Made Me a Better Mom
It all started as a compromise. I’ve wanted a dog for years, my spouse does not want one until our kids are a bit older, so we met in the...
