A Minnesota September: As told in coffee
Fall in Minnesota is beautiful, but anyone that’s lived here for more than a year can tell you that in any season, the weather is completely unpredictable. You can have...
Window Bingo: FREE Printable for Rainy Day Fun
by Kim
I work from home part-time and my kids stay home with me full-time. It’s nuts. Most days I wake up at 5:15am to get some work in before they’re up...
My Husband Isn’t a Babysitter. He is Dad.
by Cari Dugan
A few weeks ago, I grabbed by camera bag, tossed my lenses and camera in (among the diapers and burp cloths), and kissed my four babies good-bye for the morning....
The Gift of a Listening Ear
by Amber Harder
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....