Are Your Kids Good Neighbors?
When my kids were younger, they were fascinated with our neighbors. A dear couple of working professionals enthusiastically listened to my daughter’s chatter over the fence on a daily basis. An elderly couple behind us piled our kids with rhubarb, apples and other garden fare. A young playmate lived next door. And everyone’s favorite babysitter lived […]
I am Strong, but I am Tired: Miscarriage & Baby Loss Awareness Month
I am strong, but I am so tired. Maybe you are too. Maybe you’re a mama of lost babies that’s as tired and heavy of heart as I am. Not even a week ago, we lost our third baby in the second trimester. Before our first loss, I couldn’t even fathom losing a baby in the […]
Minneapolis Mural Hop
A month ago, I took my daughter on an excursion she’s still talking about. Seriously – this kid can barely remember her dog’s name, but every day she talks about how we took the “choo choo” to see the “colors.” Let me translate that from toddler-ese for you: we drove around town (and hopped on the lightrail) […]
An Argument for High-Waisted Jeans
As moms, we all likely know about “mom jeans” – in fact, Saturday Night Live made a big deal about them awhile back with this hilarious video. And guess what? They are totally back in style. Well, not exactly. But high-waisted jeans are very popular. I know many will scoff at this statement, so I […]
I Don’t Drive a Minivan
From the time our first child joined our family, my husband has been advocating for us to replace our mid-sized SUV with a minivan. Neither of us are strangers to the minivan; when he was growing up, his family always drove minivans, and my parents drove a van for as long as I can remember. I suppose […]
The Britax 2017 B-Ready Stroller: A Complete Review + STROLLER GIVEAWAY
{Disclosure: We recently partnered with Britax and City Moms Blog Network to learn more about their newest stroller. Britax graciously provided a few members of our team & several local bloggers with the 2017 B-Ready stroller at our #Ready4Anything event. All thoughts and opinions are 100% our own.} In the past three years, I’ve had two kids and […]
Pediatric Chiropractors and Cold Season: How They Can Help!
{Disclaimer: We were given the opportunity to experience our partners at Seasons Family Chiropractic firsthand. While this post is sponsored, all opinions are 100% our own!} Three times. I have two kids and both kids required three rounds of antibiotics during the winter months last year. Six trips to the pharmacy, and we were practically living […]
Mamas, You Need to Try Online Grocery Shopping
Online shopping is nothing new. But have you tried online grocery shopping? Mamas, this is a game changer. I recently ordered groceries online from our local grocery store. We had flown in late the night before from a weekend away and I had to be at work early. Our fridge was bare but the last […]
Fall Makes Me Happy to Be A Mom
We emerge from winter desperate for sunshine and warm weather because we know the depth and duration of winter. We celebrate each and every day of summer, treasuring it and maximizing it to the utmost level. And when the water is too chilly even for our toes, my favorite season in motherhood has arrived. The […]
Don’t Get Burned! Take it From Me: Busy Parents Are a Hotbed of Risk
{Disclosure: Our partners at The Urgency Room treat many injuries with one of the most common being burns. As a mom herself, Dr. Carolyn McClain, Medical Director of The Urgency Room, has some tips on how to prevent common household burns and how to keep your family and home safe.} As parents, we’re pretty good at […]
A Twin Cities Moms’ Guide to the Month of October
BELONG Tour: Why You Really Don’t Want To Miss This & Your Chance to WIN TICKETS!
{Disclosure: We are more than excited to share this sponsored post from The BELONG Tour with you – read up on who will be there, and why this is a tour just for you.} Ladies – I am SO excited to tell you all about the BELONG Tour – an amazing event coming to Saint […]
Indoor Soccer Programs for Kids: What Made Me a Believer
{Disclosure: We have partnered together with Lil’ Kickers Twin Cities to bring you this sponsored review of their program. While this post is sponsored, the opinions expressed below are entirely our own. Lil’ Kickers Twin Cities is a year-round, child development program that helps children build physical, intellectual and emotional skills that apply both on and […]
