Foster Care: A Bittersweet Calling
Foster care has been the most difficult emotional journey of my life. How can I ask others to enter this heartache and uncertainty?...
Vacation Destination: The Iowa Great Lakes
by Elise Patzke
Yes, we currently live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes; however, the Iowa Great Lakes region provides a wonderful retreat that's a pretty quick and easy drive from SE Minnesota....
Our Sunday Brunch Tradition- Recipes Included!
I have come to treasure our Sunday brunch tradition. I love planning the menus and making different foods each week....
8 Ways to Celebrate the Arrival of Spring in Rochester
If your family is like mine, your hearts ache to just be outside, and to take in the sights, sounds, smells, and feels of Spring....
5 Passenger Seat Tips (for When Your Teen Starts Driving)
Repeat after me: THERE IS NO BRAKE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. Stomping my foot on an imaginary brake doesn't work....
Poop Stinks! Our Family’s Journey through Pooping Problems
Why are we so obsessed with poop at our house? Because, our daughter developed a pooping problem of holding her poop....
Rochester MN Guide to Kids Eat Free
While there are several places that come to mind for a great date night, where are your go-to dining options for a night out with the whole family? Did you...
Give 5: Podcasts to Diversify Your Playlist
by Erica Ross
Here, we are introducing some podcasts, many of them hosted by people of color, and highlighting some specific episodes that focus on anti-racism....
Pandemic Acquisitions That Shaped My Year in Lockdown
In case you haven’t seen it mentioned yet today, we are now in the SECOND year of the pandemic. One full year – that’s the kind of longevity that would...
Potty-Training Woes: A Word of Encouragement
So really, this note is more of a reminder that the potty struggles you are experiencing is completely normal. Hang in there, you'll find the flow....