Who Can I Be Today?
I am a mother and have been since January 2015. I am also a career woman who spends her weekdays creating architecture. Then the are other days. Days in which...
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...
5 Tips for Surviving the Summer Heat While Pregnant
by Liz Murray
Summer is barely upon us, and already I’m complaining. Sure, I love the warm evenings when dusk stretches out until after ten o’clock. I love the tree-lined streets bursting with...
How I Coped with My Child’s Unexpected Diagnosis
by Erin Statz
When my youngest son Ronin was born almost three years ago, we were thrilled to be adding a third boy to our crew! Our 20-week ultrasound came back clear and...
There is Beauty in Your Pregnancy, Even if it Ended Early
by Maureen Zhao
Not too long ago our seemingly healthy pregnancy came to a surprising and terribly sad end somewhere near our second trimester. Now, before you worry about feeling too many sad feelings...
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...
#TargetRunandDone Just Got Better
by Lauren
#TargetRunandDone…just got better. Running low on formula, diapers or wipes? How about a go-to makeup staple or even a kid’s favorite allergy-friendly snack? This new Target home delivery option includes...
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...
Pride Month: The Perspective of 2 Moms
Our family is different. Granted most families are, right – I mean we all beat to our own drum and play our own theme songs. However, ours is different because...
In Defense of the Sexy Selfie
by Kate Kearns
Do you remember when Kim Kardashian cropped North out of a selfie and the world had a collective meltdown? What about the time Chrissy Teigen was photographed going out to...
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...
Feel Better, Do Better: A Health and Wellness Pep-Talk for Moms {Part 2}
Well, ladies, I’m back and I want to jump right in with both feet. I’m going to ask you to be open-minded here, allow yourself to be introspective, self-centered, just...
The Subtle Art of ‘No’
by Meghan Yancy
I could sense the familiar feeling rise up in me. My heart beating faster. My lungs failing to gasp in the proper amount of air. My hands beginning to slightly...