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...
An Introvert’s Guide to Defusing Tantrums
From the top of my head to the bottom of my toes, I am an introvert. Solo activities like reading, journaling and scrapbooking not only recharge my batteries, but also...
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,...
Brave
“Wow! 4 kids! Are they all yours? You’re brave!” I hear this nearly every time I go out in public with my four children ranging from 3 to 10 years...
Two Ingredient, Essential Oil Tick Repellent
by Monica Hoss
It seems like every week I hear another local news story warning about ticks and the diseases they carry- Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, etc. Just today I heard about a...
New at the Minnesota Zoo: Visit Kangaroo Crossing!
From now until Labor Day, you and your family can visit the Australian Outback right here in Minnesota! With kangaroos, wallabies, and emus, you will get to experience the animals of...
2017 Summer Park Hop Series is Here!
Summer is finally here and we are ready to get outside, explore the best parks and meet new friends during our Summer Park Hop Series sponsored by Driscoll’s! Join us at...
How to Prevent and Handle Choking Incidents
How To Prevent Your Child From Choking Keep it Small Supervising meal times is always a good idea—especially if you’re feeding more than one child at a time. Most parents...
Kid-Friendly, Mom-Approved Hidden Vegetable Smoothies
by Monica Hoss
If you’re anything like me, then you’re always looking for new ways to get your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables. The reality is that most of our kids don’t get excited...
Anxiety, Free with Motherhood
by Daci Platt
{Photo credit: The Jadeite Shutter} One day last week, raindrops blurred our windows, Kleenex littered our house, and I decided it was time for my two-year old to watch her first...
Nursery Style & Decor Tips
With only a couple weeks left to spare, we finally got our nursery almost all wrapped up. The only thing we’re missing is a crib! haha! But who needs a...
Surprising Gifts from Children
During the Week of the Young Child (April 24 to 28), we celebrate children and all those who care for them. This got me thinking about the many wonderful gifts...
Parenting a High Needs Child
by Monica Hoss
My first born is a high needs child. He has needed extra attention from the very beginning. His birth was uneventful but within a few hours he was whisked into...
Three for Her, Three for Me: Let’s Go to the Library
by Daci Platt
I’ve been a fan of the library since my elementary school gave out shiny “BOOK IT” buttons to the top readers. The library was there for me when my only...