Mama Needs a Glass of Wine
by Meghan Yancy
Have you ever said that? Mama needs a glass of wine. Like…. at what time of the day is it actually socially appropriate to pour a glass of wine? {Photo Credit: Kaitlyn C Photography} You...
How to Find Me-Time
As a new and working mom, I struggle to set aside “Me” time in my week. I work evenings and weekends, so this makes my free time even scarcer. I...
Fostering Animals Made Me a Better Mom
It all started as a compromise. I’ve wanted a dog for years, my spouse does not want one until our kids are a bit older, so we met in the...
I Married an Old Guy
by Kate Kearns
The American culture has a complicated relationship with age. We sexualize children. We disregard the elderly. We pretend to be older than we are. Then suddenly we age a little...
Leaving a Legacy
What do you want to be remembered for? How are you going to leave your legacy? This probably sounds like a dark topic but it’s a question that has been on...
#HomeschoolLife
by Meghan Yancy
I was homeschooled during those dreaded middle school years. I heard they were rough. I got to completely bypass them as I was homeschooled for three years during that whole...
It’s Okay If You Don’t Like the Minnesota State Fair
I’ve met people over the years who approach me in whispered voice, “I’m sorry but I don’t like the Minnesota State Fair.” I’m a mom who loves food, the Minnesota...
Five Realizations About Marriage After Single Parenting
by Maureen Zhao
After five happy years of single parenting, I married the love of my life and became a wife and parenting partner all at once. It’s been an amazing journey, but...
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...
The Knowns and Unknowns of a Second Baby
My husband and I didn’t really know how many kids we would want to have or how far apart we would like them to be. We were never that couple...
Staying Connected to Your Partner
Father’s Day is Sunday, and if you have a partner and forgot about them, you’re not alone. Between work, side hustles, kids’ activities, and friends and family events, we’re sometimes...
4 Ways to Support Your Husband as a First-Time Dad
My first four months as a mom were beyond survival mode—more like complete panic. I was so focused on my baby that I couldn’t meet my own physical and emotional...