When You Feel Like Giving Up
by Cari Dugan
The first time I wanted to give up on motherhood was when I was just 6 weeks pregnant with my oldest. I was staring down the bottom of the toilet...
Spring Break Staycation
For a myriad of reasons, not the least of which is our three (yes, three) 3-year-olds, flying was not part of our Spring Break plans. So with no warmer weather...
Event Announcement: Bloom – A Growing Family Event presented in partnership with Park Nicollet
We’re more than excited bring you this sponsored event announcement about Bloom: A Growing Family Event presented in partnership with Park Nicollet. Read all about their two newest centers and this...
5 Questions When You’re the Young Mom
by Leah Pihlaja
Making new mommy friends is tough. I find this especially true in my case, being in a new city where the girls I typically enjoyed happy hour with are those I met in college and...
Women Are Scary! {A Sponsored Book Review}
{We’re happy to share this sponsored book review with you! We’ve partnered with Zondervan Publishing for this review, all opinions are our own.} Ever had trouble making friends? “Women Are...
Caring for Your Marriage During Pregnancy
Now that I’m nearing the end of my pregnancy, my husband and I have been doing a lot of talking about just how very long pregnancy really is. After two...
Get a better cleanse with NEW Simple Micellar Water at Target
Get ready for a better cleanse with NEW Simple Micellar Water. Triple purified and enriched with minerals and multi-vitamins, Micellar Water is designed to give your skin its most gentle...
When your 2 ½ year old daughter tells you she wants to shave her head
by Annie
You try to understand why: Uncle Paul shaves his head, probably because he doesn’t like his hair. (Actually angel, he’s bald, but you’re so sweet.) Do you just want to...
Dear Single Moms… I Commend You
This past week I had a very sick baby with a double ear infection and upper respiratory infection. She needed to be out from daycare for three whole days. Luckily,...
Try the new Caress® Forever Collection at Target
Fragrance is my statement. It makes me feel bold and feminine, leaving a lasting impression. Thanks to the new Caress Forever Collection, it’s easy to keep up my romance-ready beauty...
Nanny vs. Daycare Smackdown – Choosing a Childcare Option
At my house we’ve tried all kinds of childcare. First, a nanny I recruited and hired, then home daycare, daycare centers, then a nanny referred by a service, then another...
Get Game Ready with The Official Pregame Products of the Final Four®
It’s tournament time, which means you’ve got to get your game face on. Get Game Ready and look your best in time for your team’s first matchup with The Official Pregame...
Find Your Village
by Cari Dugan
The transformation that takes place when a mother gives birth is such a wonder. As soon as my first daughter was born, I was briefly allowed to hold her on...
Field Notes on Sleep: Reminders for My Future Self
I’ve never understood Daylight Savings. For me, it’s in the same category as basic accounting or the Electoral College: some things I’d rather let other people explain while I unconsciously...
