Minnesota Winter Magic
Stepping into the laundry room, I trip over a pile of boots while simultaneously soaking my sock in a puddle of ice water. Winter in Minnesota has arrived. Just ask...
10 Reasons to Eat More Soup in January + Best Soups to Try!
The temps have dropped below zero here in Minnesota. And just in case you needed any more excuses here are 10 reasons to eat more soup in January. Currently, as...
Top 10 Most Read Posts of 2021
Each week the Twin Cities Family contributors share their unique perspectives with our readers. The TCMC community has formed through the connections felt while reading their words. We are honored...
New Year’s Intentions for 2022
Setting New Year’s resolutions can be a recipe for failure. Switching gears and naming New Year’s intentions for 2022 can be a freeing exercise that allows you to grow and...
The Resolution of Routine
Routine. It’s a word that brings to mind a certain amount of dullness. Doing something “as a matter of routine” sounds like you work either in a courtroom or a...
Experience Gifts – It’s All in the Delivery
Parents can sometimes shy away from giving experience gifts because they lack the wow factor of the hottest new toy. However, with a little effort, experience gifts can get the...
Top 14 Games for Kids and Family
“It’s a pizza party!” My son exclaimed in a bad Italian accent as our family gathered around the table. But he wasn’t talking about food. Instead, he was hamming it...
GoPeer – The Solution to Our Homework Struggles
Tutoring for our children has always been a topic of discussion between my husband and me. Not so ironically occurring around the same time each night – we lovingly call...
Preparing to Reconnect with Extended Family
As parents, we know it takes an entire community of caring adults to help us raise our children up to adulthood. The COVID restrictions placed on us during the pandemic...
Managing Screen Time with Help from Xfinity Xfi
by Val Newbold
Do you remember what screen time looked like when you were a child? Maybe it was playing on your Atari gaming system at home? Or possibly it was playing Pacman...
For The Non-Bakers Out There: A Thanksgiving Dessert
If you are anything like me, your definition of cooking includes turning on the oven to reheat a store bought side or pushing buttons on a microwave. Desserts are typically...
Why I Hope My Child will be Spiritual
by Madhura Gore
When and how do I introduce spirituality to my child? What kind of relationship do I want my child to have with the supreme power. These are all questions I...
Being Grateful: Becoming a Stepmom, Before I Became a Mom
by Val Newbold
As a young child, I loved to pretend that I was a mom. I loved dressing up my dolls in cute, little outfits and combing the long, precious hair. I...
How do you Teach Your Children to be Grateful?
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it! With that said, it is time to think about what you and your family are grateful for. Many feel thankful for their...
