7 Road Trip Survival Tips
The longest highway in Minnesota stretches 427 miles across the western portion of the state from Canada to Iowa. If you drove all of US-59 at 55 miles an hour,...
Audiobooks for Young Kids
Audiobooks for young kids might just be the best solution for screen-free quiet time in the car! I love car rides. I mean, I LOVE car rides with my kids!...
Camping With Young Kids? Yes, You Can Do It!
My family and I recently returned from a 10-day road trip that included two cabins, three campgrounds, hundreds of miles, and countless memories. Of those 10 days, four nights were...
Farmer Stories Series with CommonGround – Lauren Biegler
As moms, we are in charge of a lot of the decision making when it comes to feeding our family. The conversations and research around food can be overwhelming and...
10 Best Audiobooks for Busy Moms this Summer
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved summer reading. I loved stepping into the ice-cold, air-conditioned library after a hot bike ride in the afternoon with the anticipation of...
Local Love: P&TY Granola Co.
Today we are sharing our LOCAL LOVE for P&TY Granola Co. and it’s founder, Brit Williams! Tell us all about you! What you do and where your passions lie? My...
4 Reasons to Celebrate National Dairy Month
June is here, and it is time to celebrate National Dairy Month! Starting in 1939, National Dairy Month is a dedicated time to celebrate the dairy industry and bring focus...
How to Be a Winning Sports Parent
by Val Newbold
It takes a lot of effort for our children to go out and give it their all as they play their favorite sport in hopes of being on the winning...
A Secondary Infertility Discussion with CCRM Fertility
Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Dr. Kohlmeier from CCRM Fertility for a secondary infertility discussion. It is our hope that this interview will be a source...
Resources for Speaking to Children about School Shootings
Infuriated yet paralyzed… Motivated for change yet helpless… Mourning yet feeling guilty… Thoughts and emotions running wild this morning. For all of you mothers who almost didn’t do the normal...
Comcast RISE – Round 2 in the Twin Cities
In September, we shared with our community the Comcast RISE (Representation, Investment, Strength and Empowerment) grant that was awarded to help provide underrepresented small business owners with access to digital...
7 Different Ways for Kids to Say Thank You
After every one of my kids’ birthday celebrations – or any other gift-giving event – I’m faced with the same challenge: the thank you. The art of genuine gratitude...
Kick Me Baby, One More Time… Your Guide to Pregnancy with Southdale ObGyn
Is that normal? What is a normal amount of kicks? Is this too many? Too few? I don’t feel my baby yet, is that normal?! Whew! Pregnancy can be one...