Mud Pies and Other Things That Terrify Me
I will be the first to admit that I do not care for sticky, messy, dirty, or slimy things. My mom tells the story of
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A Weekend Getaway in Eau Claire
Only an hour and a half from the Twin Cities lies the vibrant city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Nestled on the Chippewa River, Eau Claire
A Smile Goes A Mile
I remember it clearly. It was the middle of the night. I had just finished a doozy of a diaper change. He was lying there
Exercise Because You Love Yourself
Finding the motivation to begin, and maintain, an exercise program can sometimes be harder than the workout itself. Attempting to seek out the drive you
When The Task List Overflows
As a mom, there are many things to do on our minds. There are doctor appointments to schedule, dentist visits to maintain, car oil to
Diary of a First Trimester
The first trimester can be miserable – and not just because of the physical symptoms. It can feel scary and isolating. And, IMHO, like your
Why Our Family Celebrates Pride Month
June is my favorite month of the year. Sure June is summer, warmth, sunshine and fun, but the reason I love June is because June
Remembering Who You Are in the Chaos of Motherhood
It’s been six years and ten months since I became a mom. And even longer since I’ve remembered I had an identity prior to becoming
Capsule Wardrobes – What, Why, and How
Have you heard people buzzing about capsule wardrobes? If not, let me explain using a classic movie scene. What movie? Clueless. Yes, you heard me
Pageants, Daughters and Change
Full disclosure: I was Miss Minnesota 2003. {Photo credit: Paula Preston} Yup, that’s me in the hot pink satin, 15 years ago, 25 pounds ago,
Learning to Dance in the Rain
Hanging near the entryway of my house is a wooden sign with this saying written on it: I received this gift in my early 20s.
Appreciating the Great Outdoors in Minnesota
After a long, tortuous winter, summer is finally upon us. And for Minnesotans, that means one thing: getting outside. June is National Great Outdoors month.
Getting Down with My Kids
I should track my steps each day. It has to be close to 100,000. I’d say 30,000 steps come from getting everyone three meals and
Ticks—The Small But Mighty Predators
Minnesota has been named among the top ten “Best Places to Live” in survey after survey for many reasons—the food, the lakes, and the cultural