Kids Birthdays: Make Them Feel Extra Special
by Nealy
A birthday is such a perfect way to make some memories and help your child feel particularly special on his or her “day.” Here are five ideas that you can do to...
Nurturing a Helpful Heart Part 2
by Karri Larson
In Part 1 of Nurturing a Helpful Heart, I wrote about some ways I have tried to foster a spirit of sharing and caring in our house. Here in Part...
Happy Holidays from Twin Cities Familys Blog!
We’re taking a break from posting new content until January 5th as we spend time over the holidays with our families. Not to worry – we’ll be posting plenty of...
Battling Pride in Parenting
With only 10 weeks to go until our first baby arrives, I’ve finally started reading the pile of parenting books I’ve been meaning to read since we found out we...
I Don’t Trust My 9 Year Old, and Neither Should You
by Cate Mezyk
I was recently told by a friend that I am going to teach my daughter to have trust issues. The topic at hand was online use, and more specifically, the...
Holiday Traditions
by Jen
In Blended Family Basics, I wrote about some of the core values we follow to raise our three kids in a blended family environment. That approach works pretty well throughout...
Target and Magnum are Celebrating the Chocolate Lover in All of Us This Season
{Twin Cities Familys Blog has partnered with Lunchbox for this sponsored post. We’re more than happy to tell you all about a treat to indulge in – this ice cream is...
Honesty Should Be The Policy
by Alissa
We all know the saying, “honesty is the best policy,” but when it comes to talking about our lives as mothers, are we really adhering to this rule? Are you...
Gordman’s Giveaway {and Coupon!}
{We’ve partnered with Gordman’s to bring you a fun sponsored giveaway, and who doesn’t love a gift card?!} We’ve got another giveaway for you and this one is for Gordman’s! I...
8 Time-Saving Tips for Moms: How To Save An Hour A Day
by Nealy
Whether a working mom, stay-at-home-mom, or somewhere in-between, for most moms there never seems to be enough time in the day. Run into any mom on the street and ask how...
Treat Your Skin to Fresh Hydration with St. Ives and Target
Get freshly moisturized skin this season without the heavy lotion feel. Made with 100% natural moisturizers like shea butter and glycerin, St. Ives Fresh Hydration Lotion spray transforms skin from...
A Handmade Christmas
by Honja
A handmade Christmas, doesn’t that sound lovely? Opening presents as a family that we have all put our heart and soul into for each other. Months of pre-planning and prepping...
From a Working Mom’s Perspective
This year I had a baby and became a first time mom. I’m a mom to a beautiful, spunky little girl who is the light of my life. Before my...
The new way to stay dry #TryDry
{Twin Cities Familys Blog has partnered with Unilever and CVS to showcase some of their best products this holiday season. Love the ease of this new product and they’re generously...