Getting Over Getting Out of the House
My partner owns an escape room business and often works on the weekends. This means I have two days alone with two kids where I get creative, drink my weight...
5 Approaches to Making Mom Friends
by Meghan Yancy
You have heard the saying before, “Making mom friends is like dating.” Legit. It totally is and I’m a very awkward flirter. The moment you are thrown into the world...
You are Amazing, Mama
We can be our toughest critic. I know I am. What I do for my kids doesn’t seem to be good enough. I overthink things. “Why do they want to...
It’s Your Summer Too
Remember what summers were like pre-children? Yeah, I know, it’s a little foggy for me too. What I do remember is that they seemed to last forever. We weren’t bound...
Motherhood: A Thankless Job… Until Now
by Amber Harder
Do you ever long for someone in your household to recognize something you’ve done – anything – and say thank you for it? It doesn’t feel too promising that this...
Where to Really Find the Time to Work Out
by Kate Awsumb
I was a religious morning worker-outer B.C. (before child). But A.C., the logistics of getting a tiny human and myself out the door, an unfortunately loud shower pipe that shares...
I’m Going to Spoil You, Little One
by Cari Dugan
When I became a mom for the first time 12 years ago, I was the first of my friends and family who lived near us. I really didn’t know what...
Confessions of a Former Victoria’s Secret Employee
by Leah Pihlaja
Confessions of a former Victoria’s Secret employee: PINK is not life… It’s black – black is life. Black is our favorite color and 50 shades of black make our wardrobe....
I’m Sorry for All the Ways I’ve Failed as a Mom
by Daci Platt
I’m sorry for all of my failings as a mother. Here they are in no particular order: I’m sorry for dressing you in an outfit your dad said looked like...
2017 Summer Book List for Moms
I walked up to the hold shelf, my eyes scrolled the books, looking for my last name among the paper tags in the books and I said a super loud,...
Dear Diary (Journaling in My 30’s)
“Dear Diary, I love my new Starter jacket. And my friends. I love school, reading, my new Lip Smacker roll-on lip gloss, and Saved By The Bell – I totally...
Growing in Emotional Maturity
by Laura Senske
I spend my days with a 2.5 year old toddler… which is another way of saying that I spend my days dealing with a LOT of emotion. I cut her...
Bedtime
The first time, I am nice. It’s a refill on water. The second time, I am still nice. It’s blankets that need to be re-tucked. The third time, I am...
Hello Baby Beckam: A Birth Story
You guys! Our beautiful baby boy is here. And I am so, so excited to introduce him to you rockstar mommas of the Twin Cities. Once again my delivery was no easy...