What Not to Say to a Mom of One
This post was originally published in 2015 I have one child. It’s not by choice. I would have had more if my eggs had cooperated. Other moms have one child...
Powerful Play in your Own Backyard!
If you have read anything about early childhood, or childhood in general lately, chances are you’ve heard about the importance of play, especially outdoor play. The great outdoors can provide...
Lakes for Days: An Evening at Lake Harriet
It’s was a beautiful Friday in June. Work was done for the day, picnic dinner was packed, the sun was shining, and we were heading to Lake Harriet to...
Teaching Responsibility with Popsicle Sticks
Popsicles are a super fun summer treat, but if you play your cards right, you can use them to put your kids to work! After your kids have gone through...
Summer Syllabus: 100+ Things to Do This Summer
Here it is our list of 100+ things to do this summer. You’re probably already thinking I’m crazy because there aren’t even 101 days in our summer break. I’m...
Just Say No to Hotels
Staying in hotels with kids is no joke. Memories of hotel visits with my kids play like a movie highlight reel in my mind … nursing a newborn in the hallway...
5 Top Road Trip Mistakes (and Prevention Tips)
I moved to Minnesota about 14 years ago from Milwaukee. I cannot even count how many six-hour trips back and forth from Milwaukee I have made over the years. However,...
Top Toddler Travel Toys
Traveling with your toddler? Here are the top toddler travel toys to pack in the diaper bag before headed out for your next vacation! We have the great blessing and...
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...