A Winter Prep List
I am one of the approximately three people who have never watched a single episode of Game of Thrones. (I know.) Yet even I know its tagline: Winter is coming....
How to Help Someone Going Through Pregnancy Loss
As a birth doula, I have undoubtedly experienced pregnancy loss with clients and friends. You have likely experienced it yourself or are close to someone who will or who has...
Mother to an Angel, Audrina Marie
by Trista Rakow
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Many moms in our TCMC know the pain of this type of loss all too well. This month we gather around these...
CommonGround at the Farm at the Arb
Last week I had the opportunity to go to an event held by CommonGround at the Farm at the Arb, located in the beautiful Minnesota Arboretum. If you are looking...
Building New Friendships – What Scouting Means for Making Friends and Building Confidence for Cub Scouts
One of the most important aspects of growing up is building friendships and learning to interact with others confidently. Many children struggle with this and can carry these struggles into...
Let Them Be Little
He was three, Elliott, my middle child, standing at the base of a trunk as wide as a hula hoop, feet on the ground, eyes gazing up, equal parts envy...
A 3 Step Introduction to Chapter Books
Looking back at my childhood, I fondly remember the books that captivated me. I loved childhood classics like The Phantom Tollbooth, Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret and Hatchet....
Why Date Night is Even More Important After Kids
I think back to the days when going on a date was as simple as picking up the phone and making a reservation. These days, planning a night out with...
What Breast Cancer Taught Me (and what I wish it hadn’t!)
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and you’re in one of two camps…either you’ve had breast cancer, or you have seen pink everywhere during the month. You probably have even...
Comcast RISE to Provide $1M in Grants to Twin Cities Small Businesses Owned by People of Color
We all know that the pandemic has greatly impacted the Twin Cities communities, some more severely than others. In fact, studies show that small businesses owned by people of color,...
How to Practice Self-Care as a Mom
by Cammi Haines
What have you done to fill your cup today? This week? This month? And no, I’m not talking about your coffee cup (you know the one, you have to reheat...
Cub Scouts Fall Day Camp Fun
Are you looking for fun activities to do with your kids this fall? Look no further than the Cub Scouts Fall Day Camp, free for all new Cub Scouts! Fall...
Road Trip Survival Guide
Recently, while my husband was away for two weeks, I decided to go on an adventure to see my dad and sisters in Wisconsin. I call it an adventure because...
A Guide To Going Back In the Office
The day has finally arrived here at the Kittleson household. After 18 months of working from home out of a spare room, this momma is going back into the office....