Caitlin Stoecker
After meeting here during college, Caitlin and her husband, Tanner, settled in North Fargo and live a pretty upper-midwestern life full of trying to appreciate the small adventures. As a mom to a son born in 2017 and a daughter born in 2021, Caitlin tries to balance all of the mommy things with taking time for what makes her a human outside of being a wife and mother. Along with spending her days working as a program manager, she enjoys finding unique family experiences in the Fargo-Moorhead area, volunteering, reading, and simply being honest about the realities of motherhood in all its vehement glory.
3 Party Favors Kids & Moms Love
I don't think parents should feel obligated to give out party favors to guests at a kid’s party.
But, I always appreciate when parents put together a little thank you. And our kids love receiving...
Explore with Kids: The Children’s Garden in Fargo
Magical fairy gardens to spark wonder? Check!
Picnic tables and a nearby playground? Check and check!
Sensory and gross motor activities? Check!
Educational exhibits, like one incorporating the alphabet? Check!
Beauty, nature, fluffy creatures, flying (or crawling) critters,...
Shout Out to the Nice Moms
Not all moms are nice.
And I'm not here to argue that moms have to be nice either.
I'm pretty sure I'm not always in the "nice mom" category, though I'd like to be. I'm just...
FM RedHawks Game: Tips for Bringing Kids
Our family loves attending a Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks game! We really aren’t that into baseball, and it’s still a great time.
My husband and I went before we had kids and have continued going with our...
Why I Loved My Luxurious Champagne Facial {+ PROMO CODE just for Moms!}
You guys — I think I've found it.
The perfect blend of the relaxation and pampering of a spa facial with the actually-does-something-effects of a hydrafacial.
The Champagne Facial at Ellery Milan Beauty was a true...
3 Things I Don’t Give a Crap About Anymore
I’m called a lot of things.
Some of the labels may sound familiar to you — Type A. Inflexible. Perfectionist. Structured.
And that could be accurate because I put a lot of pressure on myself, especially...
Playdates Are Awkward Blind Dates with Moms
I thought I was done dating.
But I was wrong. Now my kids are setting me up on blind dates with their friends’ moms (and sometimes dads, too). Ugh.
I miss the days of playdates being...
3 Simple Play Activities for Toddlers
We all know our toddlers' attention span isn't the greatest yet, and it can be tough to keep them engaged for a while. I found these three simple (but fun!) activities for toddlers can...
Finding Peace in Organizing the Chaos
I can't be the only one.
I can't be the only person who finds peace in organizing chaos. Looking at a mess and rearranging all of the stuff feels natural to me.
I've been called an...
Explore with Kids: NDSU Display Gardens
Are you looking for a new FREE place to entertain your kids this summer?
Wait, what kind of question is that? More often than not, the answer is, 'yes!'
NDSU Display Gardens
If you are a 'yes,'...