#SpeakBeautiful
Self Esteem. If you are a woman, you know all about it. If you have kids, boys or girls, you know this is an issue that isn’t going away. The...
A Life with Mini-Bigs
by Cari Dugan
You know how you are pregnant, and then all of a sudden the horror stories start coming in from every angle from everybody? Everybody from your well-intentioned mother to the...
What Do You Do When Your Kids Are (finally) Asleep?
by Annie
Most nights I open a beer or pour a glass of wine… then do the dinner, and sometimes breakfast, dishes. If I’m feeling especially adventurous I’ll take a shower. Alone....
The Flavors of the Season: Pumpkin and Apple
{Disclosure: Twin Cities Moms Blog has partnered with Sunbelt Bakery for this post. All opinions are my own and these are my kiddos’ absolute favorite snack! Read more about why...
What Color Was Your First Bike?
by Brianna
My first bike was pink. Light pink. It had a white seat and white plastic covering the handlebars. My Dad taught me how to ride that bike on a summer...
Have You Met Toni&Guy Yet?
by Melissa
Okay, so I’m going to be incredibly honest here. I am the farthest thing from a beauty product expert ever. I most definitely don’t keep up with the newest trends...
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. We invited a few local moms to share some heart-felt advice as we celebrate and embrace each other’s, and our children’s, differences. A special “Thanks!”...
Get Out the Door On Time with Less Stress
When my kids were little we had a morning routine that got us out the door on time every day without fail. I’d wake the girls at 7 a.m., we’d...
5 Ways I Manage My Time Differently Since Becoming a Mom {and GIVEAWAY!}
This post was sponsored by Dr. Smith’s®. Developed by a pediatrician, Dr. Smith’s is the brand parents trust to help treat diaper rash, fast. Dr. Smith’s is available in an ointment...
One of Those Weeks
by Annie
It’s been one of those weeks. I have an equal number of clean, unfolded clothes in laundry baskets as dirty. My floors have more dirt, dust, food and dog hair...
When Motherhood Loses It’s Luster
by Cari Dugan
I remember being pregnant with my first babe. Belly round. Tired, but deliriously happy. I was so fascinated with motherhood. It was if it was a completely new idea. At...
That Time I Explained Death to My 3-Year-Old
by Kim
At some point in parenthood, you will have to have those BIG discussions with your kids. You know, where do babies come from? Why doesn’t she look like me? Why...
Let’s Stop Talking About Breastfeeding
by Marielle
Let’s stop talking about breastfeeding. And while we’re at it, let’s stop talking about formula-feeding, too. I swear, every time I turn on the news or scan my feeds, there...
Because It Is Worth It….
by Jen
Waking up in the middle of the night to feed you is worth it because I get to provide you nourishment for your growing body. Rocking you back and forth...