Star Wars: May the Fourth Be With You
So began my education into all that is Star Wars, love for the characters, and why now I am showing my daughter the ways of the Force....
Working from Home … Longer Than They Normally Do
by Lucy Baril
However, over the last few weeks things changed from the normal routine, as my sweet, loving, OCD, clean-freak hubby will now be working from home for an indeterminate amount of...
Battling Depression During COVID-19
Depression on a normal pre-COVID day was awful, but now the social supports, structure outside of the home, my professional work, and short breaks from my kids isn't possible....
Alcohol in Isolation: How Much is Too Much?
by Blair Sharp
The stores are running out of toilet paper, and liquor store sales are up. The way we connect with people has changed, and so has the way we consume alcohol....
Windowsill Gardening: Growing Veggies From Scraps
The kids have enjoyed helping and watching our little seedlings grow. We're learning together about gardening, taking care of our plants, and reducing food waste....
Is It Really Possible to Live a Zero Waste Life?
I was intrigued by the idea of Zero Waste and wanted to incorporate elements of it in my own life. But it seemed like a monumental effort, especially in my...
Four Easy Steps to Manage Your Money in Uncertain Times
During uncertain times, our thoughts oftentimes turn to money and how we can be sure to gain stability when the world around us is not. These 4 steps can help...
“Be One with Nature,” They Said
Have I ever been that excited to hike before? Never. Did I know what I was doing? Absolutely not. But we were doing it! The kids were excited. I was...
The Snuggle Struggle: A Toddler Mom’s Cry for Help
Why can't she snuggle her sweet toddler on her own terms? Does not cuddling with him when he is supposed to be learning to sleep on his own mean that...
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Each year the state of Minnesota collaborates with the National Weather Service to educate and give safety tips about the threat of severe weather....