The Mom Purse: What’s Really Inside?
Have you ever been with a group of people and somebody randomly asks the group if anyone has a band aid in their purse? Roughly 100% of the time a...
Everything Those Moms Said is True
by Tammie
I had a sense of deja vu as I pulled into the parking lot of the indoor playground. Rows and rows of minivans lined the spaces with a few SUV’s...
{NEW PARK HOP ANNOUNCEMENT!} Central Park in Maple Grove
Kick off the summer with Twin Cities Familys Blog and sponsor Jesse Bergland – Northwestern Mutual at the brand-new Central Park in Maple Grove! The park features a rubberized surface with some sand surfaces,...
Father’s Day: Tribute to the Stay-at-Home Dad
To all the dads who are the stay-at-home parent, here’s a tribute to you for Father’s Day. Today we celebrate all fathers, but I want to do a special thank...
Wine and Tantrum Pairings: Summer Break Edition
The graduation season is upon is–from preschool to college and everything in-between. The wonderful summer filled with family trips and lots of fun quality time together can commence. Right? Not...
10 Reasons Why Your Marriage Needs A Vacation
by Cari Dugan
My husband and I are celebrating 13 years of marriage this year. Thirteen years. Graduating college. Four kids. Nine moves, three of those international. Add job changes in there and business start...
Slow Down, Mama! #Justdrive
A member of our family was in a terrifying car accident this week. It was nearly fatal but incredibly routine. At the time of the accident, the details we received from...
Waiting On My Therapist’s Bill
by Michelle
I have been seeing my therapist for years. Actually, it’s longer than I can really remember. I have never received a bill. I am still waiting. Our visits aren’t necessarily scheduled,...
When Anxiety and Depression Come Home
by Kristin P.
Two weeks. That’s how long it’s been since I thought I could tell when someone was happy rather than hurting. How long it’s been since I thought depression and anxiety...
A Mom’s Perspective on the Flint Hills International Children’s Festival
{Disclosure: We’re thrilled to partner with our sponsors The Ordway Center for the Performing Arts to tell you all about their annual event: Flint Hills International Children’s Festival, happening this weekend....
Hot Date in the Twin Cities
When my husband and I first started dating back in 2006, we were really into celebrating our “monthiversary.” Every month we celebrated the day we first became “official” and would...