The Bittersweet End of Summer in Minnesota
“I miss snow,” my son declared from the backseat. “Bite your tongue,” I thought to myself as we absorbed the hot summer day. It was only months ago that we...
4 Things to Focus On for Family Photos
September in Minnesota heralds the arrival of a new school year, football season and beautiful colors. It’s also the time of year when many moms decide to corral everyone for...
Camping with Baby
My husband and I love to go camping. He’s an Eagle Scout. I’ve been a happy camper since I was a kid, back when my little brother would “steamroll” with...
Family Trips: Adventure Ahead
Adventure is an understatement when it comes to family trips. Whether you are driving cross-country, flying to your destination, or arriving by any other method, bringing a family along is...
I Am a Helicopter Mom – Help Me Stop!
Labels. We have labels everywhere. I am ‘ok’ with labels, not too bothered by them. I wear some very loudly and proudly. Except the one that hovers over me, literally...
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...
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...
An Epic DIY Slip ‘n Slide
by Erin Statz
When we bought our home four years ago, we fell in love with our backyard. It was quite large, so our boys would have an awesome place to play and...
The Perks of Outdoor Play
Many of us fondly recall the joy of endless hours of outdoor play each summer, but did you know that during these carefree times you were also nurturing skills essential...