Surviving a Colic Baby
by Jen
When our first daughter was born, I adjusted to life as a mom quite well. Our daughter was such a happy girl, smiling all the time, and definitely what you...
21 Things Moms of Boys May Say Today
by Kristin P.
When I was pregnant, I secretly wished for a boy. I was raised with three older brothers, had lots of guy friends and knew little of life with girls. Instead...
21+ hours later…
by Annie
It glared at me – 21 hours, 20 minutes of total drive time. Increase that by at least 30% when you add in a three year old, a 10 month old...
Why Not to Feel Guilty Sending Your Kids to Daycare On Your Day Off
So you are checking your time off balance at work and realize you are in serious need of a day off. A day off from work…a day to yourself. Do...
Building Your Baby’s Capsule Wardrobe
It’s all about simplicity these days. Minimalism—the practice of intentionally paring down one’s belongings in order to live simply— has recently resurrected. Darling of Pinterest and Instagram, the practice of...
You Hate The World of Dance. And I Totally Understand Why.
by Cate Mezyk
Last year, I wrote about my love for dance – and wow! Do you guys ever feel passionate about the subject or what?? There are essentially two camps that people...
Staying Positive
by Melissa
Well, I recently had one of those days. I cried and laughed. Was frustrated and grateful. My 15 month old son was going thru some separation struggles with me. It...
10,000 Likes Giveaway to Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake!
Wow. 10,000 Facebook followers. If we could put into words what your suppport and the growth of this community has meant to us, we would, but it’s just such a...
In Defense Of Extra Curricular Activities
by Cari Dugan
In my experience there are two camps. Well, at least two that are worth talking about here. There is the camp of parents who absolutely refuse to schedule any after...
How I Became A Mom
by Emily
I was almost 20, and he was 26 when we met. I’d be lying now if I didn’t say that people were hesitant to support our relationship at that time....
Be Wild My Child
by Annie
Many of us nostalgically recall our childhoods spent outside. Personally, I grew up on the Canadian border nestled amongst a national park, a national forest and the BWCAW. I wore my swimsuit,...
This Mother’s Day
by Leah Pihlaja
This Mother’s Day, I will reflect on the day I became a birth mother. It’s not that I didn’t want to remember, but I have tried to block out that time...
A Letter to My Mom, Five Years Removed
Mom, The date of your death passed three times before your grandson’s life sparked inside me. I was angry when I found out. Offended, even. How could I be expected...
A Mother’s Day Giveaway: #MomLife tank from Evereve
{Twin Cities Familys Blog is happy to be partnering with Evereve to promote their exclusive line with Junk Food Clothing to honor the moms who inspire us} Not...
