{NOVEMBER 14th} National Toy Store Day!
Do you remember walking into your favorite toy shop as a kid? It felt like magic, didn’t it? All of the options: your favorite character waiting to be played with,...
Two Girls is Not Two of the Same
by Hannah
As I sat in the waiting room for my 20 week ultrasound I had butterflies in my stomach. While I consciously knew that the gender of my baby was already...
Lean on Me: How to Support Waiting Adoptive Parents
Our family has been in the throes of international adoption for over 2 1/2 years. While our journey has been fairly public, and our lengthy struggle to bring our adopted...
When an Old Friend Becomes a New Friend
by Shawna
Some eight years after first meeting my friend, Sara, I finally met her in person. Here’s the backstory. I began the process to adopt my first child in late 2006,...
10 Reasons Raising Kids on the Farm is Awesome
by Mamie
I’m a farm kid – born and raised on a dairy farm. As a child, I was sometimes envious of my friends who lived in town. They had other kids...
I Brought My Baby to Work – And It Worked!
by Brittany
“What kind of work do you do?” “Until how old?” “How did you get anything done?” These are the questions I most often get asked when I tell people “I...
Ask the Counselor: Balancing Fear
by Allison
The following question was asked by a Rochester MN Moms Blog reader: “As a mom I’m always concerned for my kid’s wellbeing. I don’t want to be an anxious mom...
Dear New Adoptive Mom
by Heather
Five years ago, we got a phone call about a baby boy that changed our lives. Four years ago, we brought home that beautiful, active toddler into our family through international adoption....
3 Ways to Style a Fireplace Mantel + Free Art Print
by Kelly
With the cold weather upon us, it’s time to rev up those fireplaces. A fireplace mantel is the perfect place to add in seasonal decor and easy to change out...
{LAST MINUTE} Rochester MOM Halloween Costumes!
Looking for a last minute Halloween costume? Why not dress like one of these iconic Rochester Moms? {HIPSTER MOM} Brittany frequents obscure musical shows featured on The Current, toting her toddler...