A Tale of Two Pregnancies
It’s the best of times; it’s the worst of times. On the one hand: The awe of growing a new life inside you, the unforgettable
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The Thankful Therapy Mom
I’m Erin, a proud therapy mom. Therapy has become a very important part of our lives. I never knew therapy existed for children, but when
Yoga Gave Me Strength Off the Mat
{Photo credit: Nik Linde} Going through a 10-year battle with infertility made me realize how much my yoga practice gave me strength. During this time,
The One Thing I’m Doing Differently This Thanksgiving
Last year we hosted 12 people for Thanksgiving. This year our guest total will be 14, all sleeping overnight in our house for several days.
Christmas Jams… Before Thanksgiving
Are you THAT person? The ridiculously annoying Christmasy-spirit person that listens to Christmas music BEFORE Thanksgiving? The blasphemy! The outrage! I mean, who does that?
It’s An Ordinary Life
Is it okay to be ordinary? This question has been bumping around in my mind a lot lately. Consider this question: If you ask your
If You Give a Mom a Break
Inspired by the book, “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” by Laura Numeroff. Who needs a break? Well, we all do! What happens when
Financing My Future Game-Changer
For about two years, my husband and I have employed a steady, reliable option in our college savings plans for our kids. It’s called the
2017 Minneapolis WinterSkate Guide
Winter is officially upon us and what better way to get out and enjoy it than to go ice skating? Wells Fargo Minneapolis WinterSkate returns
Our Family Will Never Use Blended Family Labels
“You are such a good stepdad!” an innocent lady on Facebook typed under a picture of my husband and our son. Wait, a good what?
Studying the Brain Isn’t Just for the Science Department
Prefrontal cortex. Amygdalae. Neuroplasticity. Limbic system. Anyone else having visions (or maybe nightmares!) of their high school biology class and the unit on the brain?
My (Un)balanced Life
I’ve tried yoga a few times. I am not very good at it. The whole balance thing does not at all come natural. My sister
What Are My Words Doing?
Words have power. What we say can help or hurt, sometimes for far longer than we intend. Even though it was years ago now, I
Letting Go of Perfection
Every Friday it was the same. Take the kids to school. Rush home to do all the things I didn’t get to finish during the