How Do You Know If Your Child Needs Orthodontic Treatment?
“How will I know if my child needs orthodontics?” This is a very popular question I get often from parents seeking answers regarding their child’s smile. And it’s a great...
That Cute Little Nose Ring!
by Janna Murphy
I have had my nose pierced for over 15 years. It’s been a simple tiny stud, a small diamond and now a hoop. It is something I have always enjoyed,...
How I Got Swept up Into Fairy Gardens
by Amber Harder
I haven’t been much of a fairy person, but I’m a huge fan of my 8-year-old daughter. When she took an interest in fairies and fairy gardens, I decided to...
Lasers Aren’t Just for Star Wars!
What comes to mind when you hear the word “laser?” While a recent Google internet search produced approximately 9.88 million results in just under a second, many of you may...
5 Ways To Find A Baby Sitter
by Sarah Lodien
When I was in the market to find a baby sitter, I found it so hard mainly because I am a first-time mom, and I was new to the neighborhood....
Discovery Day Camps Open To All
Have your kids escape the boredom of home this summer and have them head out to a day camp near you! Northern Star Scouting has expanded their offerings of week-long,...
Honoring the Refugee Moms in Our Community
by Maureen Zhao
Every evening I hop in bed, pull out my phone and scroll through the news. My mama heart is tugged in all sorts of directions. Sometimes the troubles of the...
Huggy, Mommy
A lot of my mom friends talk about being “touched out”. It comes especially during those earliest years when your baby cannot physically separate from you. All the nursing, all...
And They Lived Happily Ever After…
by Katie Clark
And they lived happily ever after. But what if they didn’t? Or at least not in the way the storybook prescribed. Let me explain. As my 2-year-old daughter becomes more...
Summer Reading at the Libraries
by Amber Soler
The month of April felt like it lasted 5 years and never really showed up considering all that winter weather we saw. (Blizzards in April have got to stop.) May...