The Gift of a Listening Ear
I dropped off my kids at Sunday School and wearily walked toward the auditorium for worship. I was at my wit’s end that day. My toddler still was not sleeping through...
15 Signs You’re A Mom At the Minnesota State Fair
It’s Minnesota’s Great Get-Together: 12 days of food and fun that us moms wouldn’t miss for the world. We can’t decide if we like cheese curds or the Sweet Martha’s...
Make Ahead Meal: Maple Mustard Ham & Cheese Croissants
by Melissa
School is back in full effect, mamas. And that means crazy, busy days are happening. After school activities around this time of year can often put a damper on dinner...
Great Job Mom, Summer was a Success! 4 (Healthy) Ways to Reward Yourself that Don’t Cost a Fortune
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the summer finish line. The kiddos are headed back to school. Job well done! I have to admit, I’m sad. My kids are at such...
Sharing is Caring…and Strange
by Kristin P.
I don’t like conflict. Not one bit. Even the slightest hint of confrontation turns my face beet red and demolishes the sweat-blocking powers of even the most clinical deodorant. If...
Where to: Breastfeeding at the Minnesota State Fair
So where do you breastfeed at the Great Minnesota Get-Together? Basically, wherever you want. Let’s start with an overview…just what ARE your rights when it comes to breastfeeding in the...
Baby Helmets and Torticollis
by Marielle
Photo Credit: Michelle Lyn Photography Two months after my first baby was born, she was diagnosed with torticollis. I know, I know… tort-a-whaaat?! Well, chances are if you are a mom...
Preparing for a Move with Children
We’re on the move! Soon. My husband and I had a dream to remodel homes, live in them, and then sell them. Well, as most things in life not all of...
Three Surprising Benefits of Reading to Your Children
by Tammie
{Disclosure: We are thrilled to partner with Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota to share helpful information about early childhood development for children ages zero to three. A host of additional...
Momzilla: the Danger in Expectations
My daughters will eat a rainbow-colored plate packed full of vibrant fruits and vegetables, I told myself before I actually had kids. I will change diapers on a two hour schedule....
Fall Trends to Wear NOW
Friends, the fall season will soon be upon us and that means my favorite fashion season of the year is here. There is something special about the fall season – we...
Breakfast with Toddlers: Our Minneapolis favorites
by Daci Platt
In the grand scheme of parenthood, it seems like a petty, unimportant fear, but I’m just going to own it: .008% of me was worried that, after having kids, I...