“We Make Too Much to Qualify for Help… But We’re Still Struggling.” You’re not alone. Many Twin Cities families make “too much” to qualify for government assistance — yet rising prices, reduced benefits, and paused programs (like food stamps/SNAP during the shutdown) make it nearly impossible to make ends meet. I actually started this guide […]
My Interview in Voyage Minnesota Magazine
Thank you go Voyage Minnesota Magazine for this interview of me! It’s a little about me and my blog- check it out! It’s part of their Daily Inspiration Series. This article is about why I started my blog, challenges I’ve faced, how it’s grown, and how my life has changed. I’m excited to share it […]
25 Ways to Reset for the New Year (Free Printable)
With the new year just starting, I’ve been thinking a lot about how I want to start fresh. This past year I had a lot of highs, like amazing trips with my husband and family, and a few lows, like being in a car accident (I’m ok! Just annoyed that the other driver wasn’t looking). […]
Capture Your Best Self: $100 Off a Portrait Session with Pink Parasol Photography
One of the best things I ever did for myself was a professional portrait session with Pink Parasol Photography. A couple of years ago I teamed up with Nell from Pink Parasol Photography, based right here in the Twin Cities, and I did a professional photo session, complete with hair and makeup.
5 Reasons to Sign Up Your Child for Cub Scouting This Fall
Are you looking for an awesome and SAFE opportunity for your kids to have fun, learn new things and interact with other kids their age? Scouting with Northern Star BSA could be a great fit! The Scouts have changed a lot over the years, and now have expanded and diversified their programming to meet the […]
Tips to Help You Quit Your Job With Grace
Learning to quit your job with grace is important. According to a recent Gallup poll in 2016, nearly six in 10 Millennials are open to getting a new job at any given time. It makes sense; after all, Millennials take pride in working for an organization with purpose. If they aren’t happy where they are, they […]
School Night for Scouting Sept. 20th & the New Base Camp Leadership Center in St. Paul
If you’re looking for an extracurricular activity for your son or daughter, I highly recommend Northern Star Scouting for sooo many reasons. It’s more than an activity – it’s local, it’s a community and it gets the whole family involved! Plus, the Scouts have expanded and diversified their programming to meet the needs of more […]
Is Your Child About To Lose Their First Tooth? 3 Ways To Celebrate
When your baby’s first tooth starts wiggling, it’s a harsh reminder that they’re… no longer a baby. But the tooth fairy years are so much fun, too. It’s one of the first recognizable experiences your child has with their body growing and changing, and it’s very exciting for these aspiring little adults. Here are three […]
“Field to Fork” Farm Dinner at Wolf Creek Dairy in Dundas, Minnesota
Recently I was invited by CommonGround Minnesota to this year’s annual “Field to Fork” dinner with other food influencers at Wolfcreek Dairy Farm in Dundas, MN. CommonGround Minnesota is a group of farm women who volunteer their time to share information about farming and food. Together, they raise a variety of conventional and organic crops, livestock […]
5 Ways I Saved Money on College and How to Save More with the Minnesota College Savings Plan
Like many, I started college right after high school. And like many, I had no money saved for it. My parents worked hard and did the best they could, but weren’t able to save money for my college education. Yet I knew I wanted to get a degree – and would somehow find the money for it. […]
A daughter finally finds her long lost mother through technology
Heartwarming Story: A daughter finally finds her long lost mother through technology Sometimes in life, you can’t help but accept fate. This is what happened to a young woman named Lena Pierce when she gave birth to a baby named Eva May when she was just 13 years old. Because of state law, she had […]
Free Child Safety App for Parents from Kars4Kids
It’s heartbreaking hearing reports in the news about children dying from heatstroke after being left unattended in vehicles. Parents are humans too but it’s a mistake no parent can bear to make. Kars4Kids has made available a free Bluetooth enabled app developed for this purpose that will signal an alarm as soon as the phone has been […]
Shriners Hospitals for Children Walk for Love on Saturday, July 5th – Fun for the whole family!
Summer is a time for fun – but what if you can have fun with your kids AND do good for others in need at the same time? Shriners Hospitals for Children is hosting a Walk for LOVE at Loring Park at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5th. Walk for LOVE is fun festival-like event […]
My first CD release – Concert Event February 7th
I shared a couple months ago that I was raising funds for my first CD of my piano compositions – well, I succeeded! My CD was completed and my CD release concert event is tonight – Friday, February 7th at 7:00pm at my church in New Hope. It’s free and open to all. Free childcare […]
25 Simple Things I Love about the Christmas Season as a Mom
Experiencing the Christmas season as a mom has been very different from my experiences as a child. It turns out though, some of those things are amazing regardless if you are the child or the parent. 1. Baking Christmas cookies. 2. Receiving homemade Christmas cookies from a friend. 3. A good workout at the gym […]