Family Fun Ideas for Spring and Summer
I am a huge Minnesota fan, even in the negative 2-degree weather and snow through April. I think the best part of springtime in Minnesota is all the lakes we...
How Life Got Better With Less Screen Time
Last summer, out of nowhere, I decided no screen time. No screen time from Mommy at least, but our summer nanny has a license to use discretion and Daddy gets...
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...
It’s Okay If You Don’t Like the Minnesota State Fair
I’ve met people over the years who approach me in whispered voice, “I’m sorry but I don’t like the Minnesota State Fair.” I’m a mom who loves food, the Minnesota...
Family Trips: Adventure Ahead
Adventure is an understatement when it comes to family trips. Whether you are driving cross-country, flying to your destination, or arriving by any other method, bringing a family along is...
It’s Your Summer Too
Remember what summers were like pre-children? Yeah, I know, it’s a little foggy for me too. What I do remember is that they seemed to last forever. We weren’t bound...
A Berry Merry Morning with Driscoll’s
We had an absolutely wonderful morning hosting members of our executive, event, writing and mombassador teams, as well as some local influencers, at our Berry Merry Morning event – sponsored...
An Epic DIY Slip ‘n Slide
by Erin Statz
When we bought our home four years ago, we fell in love with our backyard. It was quite large, so our boys would have an awesome place to play and...
2017 Summer Book List for Moms
I walked up to the hold shelf, my eyes scrolled the books, looking for my last name among the paper tags in the books and I said a super loud,...
Summer Savvy
Summer is upon us, and there is a shift in the air. Dreams of sunshine on those long summer days, and carefree living are hopefully coming true. Or at least...
4 Ways to Keep Our Children Safe this Summer
Chances are you’ve already kissed a boo-boo or two this summer. Or maybe you’ve already made a trip to the ER. As a mama to three boys ages six and under,...
