The Opening of the Cupboards
The opening of the cupboards. It’s a thing at our house. A daily ritual, if you will. Because, no matter how many healthy choices I make during the day, any...
2016 Costco Mom Hour Recap
{Disclosure: Huge thank you to Costco, who sponsored this event!} On Friday, November 4th, Costco Mom Hour took over the Twin Cities at 4 metro locations: Burnsville, Eden Prairie, St. Louis Park,...
When Mommy Takes a Break… At Home
I’m sitting here. On my “break.” Ears perked, peeking at the clock, glancing at my list of things I very seriously plan to accomplish while alone… Workout, clean the whole house,...
How Not to Shop On Black Friday: Family-Friendly Events
Are you done trying to grab the best deal possible on Black Friday? A movement introduced by REI last year called #optoutside generated a lot of recognition for closing their...
Tips on Teaching Gratefulness with Children’s Minnesota (+ Printable!)
by Kim
There are some serious contentment issues happening in our house lately. Is it 4-year-olds? Like “terrible twos,” “threenager,” and “never satisfied number four.” Seriously, what is happening?! That’s not entirely fair....
Give to the Max Day 2016
Give to The Max Day is a day set aside to give to a specific cause near and dear to your heart or to find a new cause you want to...
The Grass is Always Greener: The Loneliness of Motherhood
I am in the middle of my second tour of duty as a SAHM. I have been home since my four-year old daughter was born, but after six months of...
What’s New? How to Answer When the Answer is Nothing
by Kate Awsumb
{Photo credit: Chelsey Osborne Photography} Hi, my name is Kate, and I’m addicted to change. My husband and I missed the whole opposites-attract memo; he’s got the bug, too. In...
Strong Women Raise Strong Babies
{Photo Credit: Anna Ligocki Photography} “I do.” My baby sister got married last weekend. My new brother in-law works hard and loves big. He’s adventurous and determined. Growing up, he had...
2016 Twin Cities Familys Blog New Years Eve Guide
2017 is nearly here, and it’s time to get ready to celebrate! We know staying out late with the littles can be tough, so these daytime and early evening events...
What No One Tells You About Becoming a Parent (for real this time)
by Daci Platt
I know, I know. Articles like this one are clogging up your news feed, claiming to be the real, true, insider secrets of becoming a parent. No one tells you these...
Caring for Your Future Self
by Amber Harder
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to caring for myself, I know I could do a lot better. Can you relate? I’ve heard the analogy that as a mom,...
DIY Your Front Steps with Help From Bachman’s Potting Bench
Disclosure: We’ve partnered with Bachman’s for this sponsored post and couldn’t be more excited to share this easy DIY project they have that sets you up for success! We recently...
Hey Moms, Let’s Watch Our Language
by Tammie
These days we have unprecedented windows into each other’s family lives. I see Instagram posts of happy families playing board games and tromping through apple orchards. I marvel at elaborate birthday...