Go, See, Explore: Mill City Museum
I cannot believe I have lived in the Twin Cities for over 20 years and just visited the Mill City Museum for the first time last week. This museum has...
Karri Larson
Family Fun at Mont du Lac Resort
The older my kids get, the more I look for opportunities to keep them off of their phones and social media. Its seems the lure of the phone is almost...
Instant Pot: Love At First Sight
Last year I wrote a post about how I have a crush on my crockpot. At the time, I really did love that shiny appliance and how it could slowly...
Back to School: Tween Edition
By now, you know the drill…you’re a seasoned parent who has traveled this road before. Gone are the days when you eagerly await to hear what teacher your child has,...
“Regular” Kids
As a Pediatric Dietitian, one of the most common concerns I hear from parents is how to manage constipation in their child. Every day, thousands of kids visit the Emergency...
I Have a Crush… On My Crockpot
Last year my husband gave me the best Christmas gift ever. When I opened it, I literally squealed in delight. It was shiny, silver and oval shaped. It was larger...
26 Non-Traditional Christmas Traditions
The Christmas season is my favorite time of the year. I love decorating the house, getting the mail, and shopping for just the right gift for that special someone. And...
Confessions of a New {puppy} Mom
Several months ago, we embarked on quite the journey when we added a six-week old puppy to our family and overnight became a party of five. I have never considered...
From Sibling Rivalry to Sibling Revelry
My kids are older now and we have entered the “golden years” of parenting. This is the phase when kids are old enough to be independent yet young enough that...
Gone Glampin’
I love the outdoors. The fresh air, the wide open spaces, the opportunity of an exciting adventure at every turn. I see the joy on my kids’ faces as they...
In His Wildest Dreams: A 9-year-old Boy Tours the New USBank Stadium
Mom disclaimer: I know there is a lot of controversy surrounding NFL football these days. Certain teams are troublemakers. Players doing unkind things. Quarterbacks making poor choices. But like many...
I am a Pushy Parent
I have a confession. I am a pushy mom. There, I admitted it, now let me explain why. Many years ago, my husband and I enrolled our small children in...
Funkytown is…Midtown Global Market
I love that my kids embrace city living. The Twin Cities truly has so much to offer, and each city is unique in its own right. From learning about the...
My Biggest Fear
Of all the posts I have written for Twin Cities Moms Blog, this is by far the hardest. Not because the content is controversial or because I am conflicted about...
