The Empty Room: A Man’s Journey to IVF
After two frustrating, but transformational years trying to have a baby, my wife and I have just begun IVF. The best we’ve felt in those two years has come through...
The Dark Days of Sleep Deprivation
by Amber Harder
I knew having kids would impact my sleep, so it was no shock to me when we brought our daughter home at 11 months old via International Adoption that we dealt...
11 Best Apps for Moms
Apps, how did we live without them?! Do you momma’s use apps to juggle your never ending to-do list? If not- think again. For all you busy moms out there that...
A Toast to ‘Drinking Up’ : Best Wines Under $12
Bill Ward is the Star Tribune’s wine columnist. His website Decant This! includes lots of profiles, primers and posts. He offers personalized itineraries for trips to Napa, Sonoma and Willamette...
Everything Those Moms Said is True
by Tammie
I had a sense of deja vu as I pulled into the parking lot of the indoor playground. Rows and rows of minivans lined the spaces with a few SUV’s...
Father’s Day: Tribute to the Stay-at-Home Dad
To all the dads who are the stay-at-home parent, here’s a tribute to you for Father’s Day. Today we celebrate all fathers, but I want to do a special thank...
Wine and Tantrum Pairings: Summer Break Edition
The graduation season is upon is–from preschool to college and everything in-between. The wonderful summer filled with family trips and lots of fun quality time together can commence. Right? Not...
Slow Down, Mama! #Justdrive
A member of our family was in a terrifying car accident this week. It was nearly fatal but incredibly routine. At the time of the accident, the details we received from...
Waiting On My Therapist’s Bill
by Michelle
I have been seeing my therapist for years. Actually, it’s longer than I can really remember. I have never received a bill. I am still waiting. Our visits aren’t necessarily scheduled,...
It Takes a Village: How We Chose Milk Donation
by Leah Pihlaja
“Formula or Breastmilk?” “Is she breastfed?” “Do you nurse or are you pumping?” These three questions are what I’m asked countless times when introducing my youngest to friends, family, coworkers...
