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Celebrating a child’s birthday doesn’t have a to be a crazy fanfare (or at least a fanfare filled with waste and stress). If a big party isn’t for you, consider some of the following suggestions for a simpler and more relaxed birthday party for your little ones. Several years ago, I shared about my stance…
It’s still winter and everyone is feeling cooped up. When it’s too cold to go outside, try one of these kid-friendly activities in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota) that is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Yep. It’s technically the first week of spring, but we’re still getting dumped…
Art projects provide such a great opportunity for our little ones to stretch their creative muscles, reflect on their world, and show us how the world looks through their eyes. Not all children, however, have access to even the simplest of materials to create their own “masterpieces”. The Orenda Tribe strives to change that for…
If you want to encourage your kids to join you in the kitchen, hand over the reigns. Give your kiddos a bit more freedom to create and watch their culinary curiosity flourish. My boys enjoy cooking and baking with me regularly. As they grow older, however, they’re starting to become distracted by other growing interests like sports,…
What special skills do you have as a mom? Are you leaning into those skills and using your strengths to be the best mom you can be? Embrace the skills you have and worry less about being the perfect mom or a “type of mom” that doesn’t necessarily suit your skill set. We all have…
Not interested in adding yet another boring toy to the birthday child’s collection? This birthday gift idea works for just about any child and is simple and sustainable. In the last three weeks, our boys have been invited to four birthday parties for school classmates, most of whom we’ve never met. Only in the last…
Simple toys and materials foster independent and creative play for kids. As parents, we might be surprised how liberating it feels to skip the fancy toys and allow our children to explore their own imaginations. It’s pretty amazing what our kids will dream up and explore when we give them a blank slate to create….
If you’re looking for a little inspiration for the modern #MomBoss in you, check out these great podcast episodes. As modern moms, we’re attacking success and opportunity on multiple fronts. We’re striving to be great parents as well as great employees or business owners. For better and for worse, we thrive in an environment that’s…
Interested in getting to your local library with your kids more often but not sure where to start? Consider these ideas that make trips to the library a pleasure for parents and kids alike. Read on for lots of great tips for making the most of your local library. Do you use your local library?…
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