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...
Five Reasons Toddlers Rock
by Melissa
Life with toddlers can be nuts. Lighthearted, but nuts. The things they say, the strong wills, the full blown tantrums, they are all part of the package. Everyday you get...
What They Say vs. What We Do: How Real Moms Interpret Common Advice
by Kristin P.
Being a mommy is hard. Following all the advice a mommy gets is even harder. From how to sleep train to whether or not to nag about nose picking, it...
5 Things I’ve Learned From Mothers Around the World
by Maureen Zhao
I love learning from others. Especially from those different than me. I seriously don’t think there’s anything more amazing than the opportunity to listen to the stories of those who have...
A Family is a Family is a Family
by Emily
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of “family” is: 1: a group of individuals living under one roof and usually under one head : household 2a: a group of persons of...
I Don’t Think About My Kids for Hours, and That’s Kinda Nice
by Annie
I’ve been asked several times lately “isn’t it hard to work full time and be a mom?” or “must be tough to work full time with young kids?”, or most...
Bring Home #MoreTreats with Unilever and Target
It’s warming up, which means it’s time for everyone’s favorite treat, ice cream! And now, you can bring home the magic of the ice cream truck with a huge deal...
When The Working Mom Loses Her Job
This past month I received news that no one wants to hear. My job was being eliminated at work. I worked for a locally based company that went through a...
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