All the Freebies for your Birthday Month
“Do you want to sign up for our rewards program” Almost every store that offers this or an email list, I will sign up for. Why? One, it’s normally free....
Tips for Putting on a Successful Garage Sale
by Erin Statz
I have been a garage saler since I was a kid. It’s just something my family and I did almost weekly during the spring, summer, and fall growing up. The...
The Delights and Dangers of Slime
They call themselves Slimers. These elementary and middle school age kids have made the makers of Elmer’s glue very, very happy. They make slime by the gallons, and glitz it...
Visit Farm Babies at the Minnesota Zoo
Spring can be SO slow to arrive in Minnesota! But even though the weather was still quite chilly and there were patches of snow left on the ground during our...
Play Along with The Lorax at Children’s Theatre Company!
Children’s Theatre Company and The Old Globe in partnership with The Old Vic present Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax! The Lorax was originally produced by The Old Vic in London, and...
Legos on a Whole New Level at the Science Museum of Minnesota
by Amber Harder
I think one of the neatest things we as moms get to experience is that look of awe and wonder on our children’s faces. I witnessed this recently when my...
Experience Corduroy at Children’s Theatre Company
Children’s Theatre Company is proud to present Corduroy! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the beloved book by Don Freeman, so we’re celebrating with the world premiere play. Join Corduroy...
10 Wellness Ideas That Take Less Than Five Minutes
I believe that wellness means honoring and taking care of my body and cultivating joy wherever I go. Living a healthy, full life is as much about what fills my...
The Magic of the Multi-Family Vacation
I went to Mexico for a week with four kids under three. Sounds like the beginning of a dramatic, cautionary tale, right? It might seem like it at first, but...
Recipes to Survive a Day Stuck Inside
Some days, the thermometer never rises above -15 degrees. Or the torrential rain never takes a break. Or your toddler never stops refusing to put on weather-appropriate clothing. The only...
Young Children’s Apps
In this day and age, we all see those families at the restaurant who are all on their phone or tablet and don’t seem to look up for anything other...
Get a Taste of Summer at Minnesota Zoo’s Tropical Beach Party
As winter continues to linger here in Minnesota, we’ve been feeling pretty cooped up. We decided to take a break from our little cave and the cold and head to...
Cabin Fever Remedies
Dear Cabin Fever – I admit, you are real. You are not like Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, unicorns…or other mythical concepts like multiple kids napping at...
Date Your Kids
With three kids under four, my days tend to blur together. Mornings into afternoons, tantrums into snuggles. I frequently float through my days feeling I haven’t done much beyond prepare...