Summer is Coming: This Mom’s Guide to Survival
When the frigid months of March and April seem unending, I warm myself with the knowledge that summer is coming. When it’s so cold out my nose hairs freeze, I...
Finding Yourself In Motherhood
by Cari Dugan
Before I became a mother I would hear sad stories from moms who felt that they lost themselves when they became a parent. That their true selves drowned in a...
Why Lattes are Important
I like me some coffee. I like good coffee and I REALLY like when someone else makes it for me and hands it to me in a cup with my...
So, What Exactly IS a Brazilian Wax?
{Disclosure: We’ve partnered with one of our favorite local spots for to clear the air on just what IS a Brazilian Wax. Read more from the experts at Waxing the...
Surviving a Colic Baby
by Jen
When our first daughter was born, I adjusted to life as a mom quite well. Our daughter was such a happy girl, smiling all the time, and definitely what you...
21 Things Moms of Boys May Say Today
by Kristin P.
When I was pregnant, I secretly wished for a boy. I was raised with three older brothers, had lots of guy friends and knew little of life with girls. Instead...
21+ hours later…
by Annie
It glared at me – 21 hours, 20 minutes of total drive time. Increase that by at least 30% when you add in a three year old, a 10 month old...
Why Not to Feel Guilty Sending Your Kids to Daycare On Your Day Off
So you are checking your time off balance at work and realize you are in serious need of a day off. A day off from work…a day to yourself. Do...
Building Your Baby’s Capsule Wardrobe
It’s all about simplicity these days. Minimalism—the practice of intentionally paring down one’s belongings in order to live simply— has recently resurrected. Darling of Pinterest and Instagram, the practice of...
You Hate The World of Dance. And I Totally Understand Why.
by Cate Mezyk
Last year, I wrote about my love for dance – and wow! Do you guys ever feel passionate about the subject or what?? There are essentially two camps that people...
Staying Positive
by Melissa
Well, I recently had one of those days. I cried and laughed. Was frustrated and grateful. My 15 month old son was going thru some separation struggles with me. It...
10,000 Likes Giveaway to Cragun’s Resort on Gull Lake!
Wow. 10,000 Facebook followers. If we could put into words what your suppport and the growth of this community has meant to us, we would, but it’s just such a...
In Defense Of Extra Curricular Activities
by Cari Dugan
In my experience there are two camps. Well, at least two that are worth talking about here. There is the camp of parents who absolutely refuse to schedule any after...
How I Became A Mom
by Emily
I was almost 20, and he was 26 when we met. I’d be lying now if I didn’t say that people were hesitant to support our relationship at that time....