The Fourth of July is this week already! I think it is safe to say that summer is finally here. Us Minnesotans love to talk and complain about the weather—don’t we? It has been a cold May and June—we did not like that. Now the heat is on the horizon, we will complain about that… Continue reading Fun in the Sun and Protect Your Skin
Tag: Family
Family Vacations: Take Them
If you can take a family vacation while your kids are little, I highly recommend it. The memories and experiences will last a lifetime. Some people say things like, “The kids are too little—they won’t remember it,” and, “It seems like so much work.” Well, all of that is true, but for me, it is… Continue reading Family Vacations: Take Them
Heart Health Month: Kristen’s Story
February is Heart Health Month. Before it’s over, I wanted to share my dear friend Kristen’s story—one of the strongest, bravest, and most inspirational people I know. Meet Kristen Kristen and I met as colleagues and quickly became good friends. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Ryan, and they have two adorable kids,… Continue reading Heart Health Month: Kristen’s Story
Being a Working Mom
Editors Note: This post originally ran this last summer. With trying to balance work and the constant late starts and school cancellations these past few weeks. I thought this blog was timely and relevant. Being a working mom is all I know. If you are in the situation where you have to work or want… Continue reading Being a Working Mom
35 and Less Stress
This past weekend I turned 35 years old. I remember when my mom was 35—I thought that was old. Now I know how young 35 is. I still have a lot to learn in life, like how to raise older kids, continue to plan for the future, and keep developing in my career. There are… Continue reading 35 and Less Stress
My Favorite Christmas Traditions
The holiday season is my favorite time of the year. I even love it more than I love summer weekends and vacation at the lake. Having little kids who get really into Christmas brings the magic back, and sometimes I get so caught up in it that I start believing in Santa again. Since becoming… Continue reading My Favorite Christmas Traditions
Time-Saving Tips for the Busy Mom
This blog originally ran in the fall. With the holiday season being so busy, I felt this topic was relevant. Feeling pressed for time? Story of my life—and everyone’s lives. We are all busy people, and one of my pet peeves is when people make their “busy” look like it is more important than my… Continue reading Time-Saving Tips for the Busy Mom
Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving
This is a sponsored post. The time has finally come to start hosting everyone for the big Thanksgiving feast! With hosting comes a lot of prep and stress. The stakes can feel high if your in-laws, family, or friends have always hosted—especially if they do an incredible job at it. But never fear: if you… Continue reading Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving
Why Halloween with Kids Is So Sweet
Halloween: You either love it or you hate it! Before I had kids, I could honestly take it or leave it. Matt and I were completely fine staying in and handing out candy to kids. We would attempt to watch a scary movie—my attempts always result in failure; Matt can watch them no problem. If… Continue reading Why Halloween with Kids Is So Sweet
