You are Amazing, Mama
We can be our toughest critic. I know I am. What I do for my kids doesn’t seem to be good enough. I overthink things. “Why do they want to...
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...
Motherhood: A Thankless Job… Until Now
by Amber Harder
Do you ever long for someone in your household to recognize something you’ve done – anything – and say thank you for it? It doesn’t feel too promising that this...
Where to Really Find the Time to Work Out
by Kate Awsumb
I was a religious morning worker-outer B.C. (before child). But A.C., the logistics of getting a tiny human and myself out the door, an unfortunately loud shower pipe that shares...
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...
Why the Recent Measles Outbreak is a Big Deal
One morning in mid-April, I went through the usual chaotic marathon of getting myself and my two-year old twins ready before heading into work. I work with the immunization program...
I’m Going to Spoil You, Little One
by Cari Dugan
When I became a mom for the first time 12 years ago, I was the first of my friends and family who lived near us. I really didn’t know what...
Confessions of a Former Victoria’s Secret Employee
by Leah Pihlaja
Confessions of a former Victoria’s Secret employee: PINK is not life… It’s black – black is life. Black is our favorite color and 50 shades of black make our wardrobe....
I’m Sorry for All the Ways I’ve Failed as a Mom
by Daci Platt
I’m sorry for all of my failings as a mother. Here they are in no particular order: I’m sorry for dressing you in an outfit your dad said looked like...
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,...
The Perks of Outdoor Play
Many of us fondly recall the joy of endless hours of outdoor play each summer, but did you know that during these carefree times you were also nurturing skills essential...
Dear Diary (Journaling in My 30’s)
“Dear Diary, I love my new Starter jacket. And my friends. I love school, reading, my new Lip Smacker roll-on lip gloss, and Saved By The Bell – I totally...