Family Travel: 6 fun family activities in the Twin Cities
We had a fabulous time on our family vacation to Minneapolis-St. Paul last summer. Most of my friends in Minnesota asked, “Why?” and we responded, “Why not?!” And then explained that we’re on a slow quest to check out all 50 states and my daughter and I had never been to the land of 10,000 […]
Sneak a peek at my favorite Easter decorations
Happy Easter to those who are celebrating this weekend! Even though our plans are low key, I’ve been enjoying getting the house ready with some Easter and spring decor. I love making our house festive for holidays, and thought I’d share some of my favorite Easter decorations. Bunny Ear Napkin Rings I saw these in […]
The stories behind popular egg-speresions
Easter is just days away and for so many it is all about the eggs. Turns out that a lot of phrases in this wacky English language of ours, and the good folks at from Dictionary.com decided to explore origin stories behind popular egg-speresions. Put all your eggs in one basket: This idiomatic expression means “to […]
Staying Kind Even #WhenImHungry
I have always wanted to say that I will work for chocolate, and while that is, in fact, completely true, this shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser for this post. As always, all opinions are mine alone. #WhenImHungry #CollectiveBias I don’t buy into the theory that nice guys finish last. […]
Easter egg fun facts
We dye them, we hide them, we hunt for them, and we make them out of chocolate. But how much do you really know about Easter eggs and the tradition behind them? These Easter egg fun facts will both help explain the traditions and impress your family and friends. What ancient cultures dyed eggs to […]
What kids want in books, and how to help them pick great ones
Books are powerful and magical. They can enlighten, educate, and amuse, and the very best of the best accomplish all three at once. Most parents know this, and I think it’s safe to say that every parent hopes to raise a child who is a good reader, and many hope that their little ones become […]
No kidding! True facts about April Fools’ Day
Happy April Fools’ Day! The event is almost here, so let the pranks and jokes begin! May you not be on the receiving end of any bad ones. I’ve always wondered what started April Fools’ Day because, well, it seems a little odd to me. Turns out that there is no one clear, definitive story […]
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration: Dreams Come True #DisneySMMC
I’m especially partial to the Disney song “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from Cinderella. Both the music and lyrics are so very beautiful. I’ve always loved how Disney uses music to tell its story, and I’m going to take the liberty of using those song lyrics to tell my latest story, one […]
Chicago Parent Playdate Ticket Giveaway
I’ve mentioned that the Midwest is waking up from winter hibernation and I couldn’t be happier. (I’m refusing to believe the forecast of “accumulating snow” and “possible hazardous conditions” for tomorrow morning. Lies. All lies.) People are out and about, and the good folks at Chicago Parent are no exception with the fun Chicago Parent […]
How to make the NCAA Tournament educational for your kids
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament starts in earnest today and the March Madness is officially underway. Filling out your bracket and cheering on your favorite teams is a ton of fun. There are ways parents can make the NCAA Tournament educational, too. Here are some lessons to be learned from this field of 64 college […]