Dear Young Mama
by Cari Dugan
I was a fairly young mama, 21 years old and only married a year and a half before I gained the title mommy and soon after added two more to...
What Motherhood Feels Like
by Marielle
Oh, motherhood. It is an all-consuming role. The moment we take it on, life changes. We think about it, read about it, write about it, and even argue about it,...
Raising Grateful Kids
by Annie
Let’s get a few things cleared up right away. My kids are awesome. My kids are not angels. With that out in the open, I am proud of the fact...
First Birthday Present: DIY Board Book
by Daci Platt
photo credit: Bri-licious Photography I was so over throwing a first birthday party the moment another mom judged me in line at an ice cream shop. We were both holding...
Favorite baby Items For The Soon-to-Be MoM {Mom of Multiples}
Photo Credit: Liz Siebenaler Photography Expecting Twins or more?! Well, first off… congratulations!! Secondly, have you thought about what you really need? It can be overwhelming to think about what...
Pokémon Go for PokéMoms
Perhaps you’ve been living under a rock and haven’t heard of Pokémon Go. More likely, you have heard of the game, as well as the craze that ensued after its...
Behind our backs: How our Children Behave When We Leave
Have you ever heard how amazingly behaved your (very recently wild) child was when you were gone? Or how quiet and polite your kids were when you dropped them off...
Village of Blaine Presents Music on Main Street Saturday Concert Series
{Disclosure: We are excited to share with you about our partner Village of Blaine and their upcoming summer concert series. Read on to hear about some summer fun you can...
Recycle Your Carseat: 56 Minnesota Locations
As if we needed more reasons to love Target, now they’re helping us recycle our carseats. I’ve stood in my garage, looking down at expired carseats before, knowing I’m supposed to get rid...
A Minnesota September: As told in coffee
Fall in Minnesota is beautiful, but anyone that’s lived here for more than a year can tell you that in any season, the weather is completely unpredictable. You can have...
My Husband Isn’t a Babysitter. He is Dad.
by Cari Dugan
A few weeks ago, I grabbed by camera bag, tossed my lenses and camera in (among the diapers and burp cloths), and kissed my four babies good-bye for the morning....
The Gift of a Listening Ear
by Amber Harder
I dropped off my kids at Sunday School and wearily walked toward the auditorium for worship. I was at my wit’s end that day. My toddler still was not sleeping through...
Sharing is Caring…and Strange
by Kristin P.
I don’t like conflict. Not one bit. Even the slightest hint of confrontation turns my face beet red and demolishes the sweat-blocking powers of even the most clinical deodorant. If...
Preparing for a Move with Children
We’re on the move! Soon. My husband and I had a dream to remodel homes, live in them, and then sell them. Well, as most things in life not all of...
