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6 Books We Love for Young Minds
One of my favorite ways to connect with children, open up conversations, and learn new things together is through reading. When I struggle to...
Relax and Recharge at Sundara Inn & Spa in the Wisconsin Dells
Life is hard and the last year and a half has been harder than most for many reasons. As moms, we carry a huge...
6 Simple Kid’s Birthday Ideas
A bakery-perfect cake, centerpieces made from antique jars filled with bubble gum, and handmade superhero capes for all of the kids who attended describes...
My Love-Hate Relationship with Fidget Toys
10-year-old: “Mom, mom, mom, Can I get a pop-it or a simple dimple?”
Me: A whatza what now?
10-year-old: “It’s a fidget toy. They’re so cute...
Listening to your Mom Intuition
My third little guy turned two in December 2020. He lived much of his first year during COVID times. We pulled him out of...
Your Child Should Try Cross Country
I’m not a competitive person. I didn’t do many sports in high school, and I haven’t encouraged my children to be overly involved in...
It’s all hard, Mama
Someone close to me had her first baby a few weeks after I had my third (under 3). It occurred to me that at...
GE Reflux: A medical diagnosis that’s literally hard to swallow
When children have problems in their esophagus or moving food through their gastrointestinal tract, receiving an accurate diagnosis can be a challenge. MercyOne recently...
How Lists Save My Sanity
She’s making a list,
writing it twice,
gonna find out who’s naughty and who actually does things right the first time.
Ok so my back-to-school jingles could...
How to Talk to your Kids about September 11
Twenty years ago, on September 11, 2001, I was teaching 6th grade in a middle school. Like every morning, Channel One news was playing...
5 Reasons You Should Give up Your Diet
I’m going to share a little secret with you… Diets don’t work.
Sure, you may lose a few pounds at first… but your chances...
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Create Memorable Birthday Parties With Urban Air
Celebrations spark joy. They make memories. They reaffirm community and signify
togetherness. Kids' birthday parties are some of the best celebrations people can join
in on....
6 Simple Kid’s Birthday Ideas
A bakery-perfect cake, centerpieces made from antique jars filled with bubble gum, and handmade superhero capes for all of the kids who attended describes...
Pregnancy + Postpartum
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