Alternative Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
I kind of think Valentine's Day is an overrated, cheesy, Hallmark holiday. Sorry if you find that a bit harsh....
Letter Writing: It’s Not Just for Thank-You Notes
by Colleen
There are all kinds of families...sporty, outdoorsy, artsy. Me? I come from a letter-writing family. It’s in my blood....
The Fourth Trimester: Cesarean vs. Home Birth
Part of the reason I chose to pursue a home birth with my second baby was that I was convinced my postpartum difficulties the first time were due to an...
How I Got my Picky Kids to Eat
I've found a phrase that has dramatically changed how my kids handle food they don't like, and it's SO simple. If you eat food you don't like, nothing bad will...
Part 2 My Son’s Unplanned Home Birth Story // What Lead me to Become a Birth Doula
by Danica Buss
I've always been what people refer to as a "birth junkie." For as long as I can remember, I've loved talking about and learning about pregnancy, birth, and babies....
Layer On Me: Dressing Well for Winter Athletics
While most of my cold weather athletics center on running, I have used these same apparel layers for other winter sporting endeavors....
An Open Letter to my Son’s Future Coach
by Elise Patzke
Thank you for partnering with my family to help instill qualities in my son outside the athletic area. Always remembering the athlete is a student first, and an athlete second....
Rochester MN Products That Are Nationally Known
Rochester MN is rich with innovation and pioneering entrepreneurship in many sectors of business. We are proud of all of our locally owned and operated companies - some of them...
I Said “Yes”… to the Pets: A Cautionary Tale
by Colleen
I loved growing up with animals. But the truth is, while our “family” had pets, I’m pretty confident that 99% of the time my mom took care of those furry...
Yes, I Am A Stickler for Sleep Schedules
Call me too rigid, say I need to loosen up, say I’m taking it too seriously -- I’ve heard it all. But it will be me and not you dealing...