I Don’t Wanna! (What I Want To Do vs. What I Actually Do)
I’ve been doing this mom-thing for over 5 years now, and one thing has become loud and clear: Motherhood doesn’t give a crap about what I want. Now I mean this...
What The Parenting Books Didn’t Say About The First Six Months
Oftentimes, I think back to when I was pregnant and remember feeling how the days and months seemed to drag by so slowly. I remember meticulously tracking the days which...
Ask a Piano Teacher: A Parent’s Guide to Piano Lessons
by Sarah Monson
Where do you start when it comes to piano lessons? How do you find a teacher? How much does it cost? A piano teacher gives honest answers to your questions....
Three Day Salad: Fresh and Healthy For Busy Moms
The best part of this recipe is that it lasts up to three days in the fridge, tasting and crunching as good on day three as it does the first...
Home Alone…Now What?
by Colleen
What does it look like for a SAHM when her kids go to school and she is home alone all day? Does she go to Target and sip coffee? Does...
Momma’s Poppin’ Tags: Thrifty Modern Mom
by Brittany
Here are our best pieces of advice and tips about thrift shopping in Rochester, MN, for moms who need a little self-care. Self-care can sometimes look like shopping....
Parenting in the Med City: A Questionnaire
If you live in Rochester, MN you probably know that we consistently rank among the most livable cities in the US. With a strong economy, plentiful schooling options, a...
Rochester MN Guide to Photographers
Is it time for a new family photo? Fall is a great time to get your session scheduled! We've done all the work for you...check out our Rochester MN Guide...
How I Give My Children An Unfettered Childhood
by Sarah Monson
Like any parent, I want the best for my kids. For me, that means giving them the best part of my own unfettered childhood....
When Your Child Is No Longer A Child (And Goes Away To College… Without You.)
by Jodie Meurer
Here are some of the things I've learned about how to prepare your teenager and yourself for their move to college before it actually gets here....