For this Month of Thankfulness, Include Self Gratitude
The approaching Thanksgiving holiday brings forward moments of togetherness in families, whether biological or chosen, where we often reflect on our year and express our gratitude for each other. In...
Autism and Airports = Possible at MSP
Guest contributor, Kristin Gifford, shares her personal experience with autism and airports and how it has become a reality at the Minneapolis Airport. We had splurged to purchase tickets for...
Ugly Apron Baking Party
Baking is nostalgic for me. When I was a little girl, I remember sitting at one of my aunt’s houses baking a bunch of tasty holiday-inspired treats, so when I...
I am a Twin Cities Family: Brandi Lokkesmoe
Today’s I am a Twin Cities Family feature is all about Brandi Lokkesmoe! “I am full-time working mom of 3 amazing kids, wife of 14 years to my husband Kyle, middle...
On Preserving Gardens and Memories
In the quiet hours of a mid-October morning, I notice my children momentarily distracted by play. I slide my bare feet into the red galoshes sitting by the door and...
Community, Not Comparison
Exercise hasn’t always been a priority in my life. There was a time when it wasn’t even on my radar but I wanted that to change. We moved to a...
Thankful Leaves
It’s become a tradition worth documenting: each November, I create a pile of leaves out of paper, a hole punch, and a length of string. Every night at dinner in...
6 Truths of Motherhood Learned from Step Aerobics
When most people think of step aerobics, images of leotards, leg warmers, and side ponytails come to mind. However, for me, the mention of step aerobics brings a big smile...
Handmade Gifts and Heartfelt Cheer
Many families hold on to artwork from childhood long after children have left the nest. Whether it’s a drawing from preschool, a woodworking project from junior high, or maybe even...
National Mother-In-Law Day- October 25th
Who knew there was a day that celebrates Mothers-in-law? There truly is a day for everything, right? There may be mixed thoughts on this day out there. I’ll tell you...
A Winter Prep List
I am one of the approximately three people who have never watched a single episode of Game of Thrones. (I know.) Yet even I know its tagline: Winter is coming....
How to Help Someone Going Through Pregnancy Loss
As a birth doula, I have undoubtedly experienced pregnancy loss with clients and friends. You have likely experienced it yourself or are close to someone who will or who has...
Mother to an Angel, Audrina Marie
by Trista Rakow
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Many moms in our TCMC know the pain of this type of loss all too well. This month we gather around these...
Building New Friendships – What Scouting Means for Making Friends and Building Confidence for Cub Scouts
One of the most important aspects of growing up is building friendships and learning to interact with others confidently. Many children struggle with this and can carry these struggles into...
