A Lice Party
Lice. Oh how that one word can make your head crawl and itch. A few weeks ago my sleepy, blonde-headed baby walked into the kitchen and stated. “My head is...
The Empty Room: A Man’s Journey to IVF
After two frustrating, but transformational years trying to have a baby, my wife and I have just begun IVF. The best we’ve felt in those two years has come through...
11 Best Apps for Moms
Apps, how did we live without them?! Do you momma’s use apps to juggle your never ending to-do list? If not- think again. For all you busy moms out there that...
A Toast to ‘Drinking Up’ : Best Wines Under $12
Bill Ward is the Star Tribune’s wine columnist. His website Decant This! includes lots of profiles, primers and posts. He offers personalized itineraries for trips to Napa, Sonoma and Willamette...
Have Fun Like A Kid This Summer
“You’re gonna have a blast, mom!” She had somehow convinced me to buy a slip and slide obstacle course. We returned home and when I tucked her in, all she...
{NEW PARK HOP ANNOUNCEMENT!} Rich Valley in Inver Grove Heights
Blow bubbles with Twin Cities Familys Blog and Jesse Bergland – Northwestern Mutual at the Rich Valley Athletic Complex on Monday, June 27th, 2016 from 10am-12pm! Bubbles and cool treats will be provided! Bring a...
The Mom Purse: What’s Really Inside?
Have you ever been with a group of people and somebody randomly asks the group if anyone has a band aid in their purse? Roughly 100% of the time a...
{NEW PARK HOP ANNOUNCEMENT!} Central Park in Maple Grove
Kick off the summer with Twin Cities Familys Blog and sponsor Jesse Bergland – Northwestern Mutual at the brand-new Central Park in Maple Grove! The park features a rubberized surface with some sand surfaces,...
Father’s Day: Tribute to the Stay-at-Home Dad
To all the dads who are the stay-at-home parent, here’s a tribute to you for Father’s Day. Today we celebrate all fathers, but I want to do a special thank...
Wine and Tantrum Pairings: Summer Break Edition
The graduation season is upon is–from preschool to college and everything in-between. The wonderful summer filled with family trips and lots of fun quality time together can commence. Right? Not...
10 Reasons Why Your Marriage Needs A Vacation
by Cari Dugan
My husband and I are celebrating 13 years of marriage this year. Thirteen years. Graduating college. Four kids. Nine moves, three of those international. Add job changes in there and business start...
Slow Down, Mama! #Justdrive
A member of our family was in a terrifying car accident this week. It was nearly fatal but incredibly routine. At the time of the accident, the details we received from...