Meet the Contributor: Kim Friedline
In my freetime, you can almost always find me outside. I spend a lot of time working in my ever-expanding gardens, walking/running, or supervising whatever shenanigans my boys and the...
Safety is Best! :: A Child Passenger Safety Tech’s Guide to Car Seats
by Juanita
There’s no best and safest car seat. The most important criteria is that the seat fits your child properly, is easy for you to use, and fits your vehicle correctly....
“Can it be done another way?” | ♡ Heart of the City for Rochester Families
To alleviate some of the disruption and to work towards a kinder and more inclusive construction project, Heart of the City business owners were invited to participate in Business Forward....
Rochester MN Guide to Chocolate Cake
When we're really craving chocolate or wanting to make a celebration a little extra decadent, chocolate cake is the answer!...
A Big Update at Quarry Hill Nature Center + Fall Festival!
Quarry Hil Nature Center has recently announced a big update! Don't miss that news plus all the great information about the upcoming annual Fall Festival!...
Surviving the Trauma of Childhood Cancer: Our Family’s Story
by Christa
Our family now sees September in a whole new light: it’s time to pound the ground and advocate for Childhood Cancer Awareness. Here's a bit of our story....
Meet the Contributor: Heather Plizga
I am Heather. I have been living in Rochester for just about 10 years. My husband, Ted, and I moved here from a Chicago suburb after I completed grad school....
The Lollipop: A Potty-Training Tale
by Erica Ross
She bends down so she is at my son’s level and says, “I heard you went potty! Good job, buddy!” She then hands him this a huge lollipop and his...
Meet the Contributor: Elise Patzke
by Elise Patzke
Hands down, birthdays are my favorite day(s) of the year! My birthday, my husband's birthday, my son's birthday, niece, nephew, mom, dad, you get the picture. The reason is simple:...
Give 5: Minnesota Musicians to Diversify your Music
by Erica Ross
This month, we’ve put together a list of BIPOC Minnesotan musicians. This list is in no way comprehensive, but just a starting point....