Laura Hagan
Laura was raised in a small town in Minnesota and moved to Grand Forks to attend UND. She received a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, then moved to Fargo for her job as a process engineer. She loves the Fargo life! She is currently pursuing her Master of Business Administration at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Laura lives with her husband, Alex, and her son, Miles. She loves traveling with her family when she is not busy with her graduate studies, two dogs, and a cat. Laura loves reading, playing board games with her son, going on vacation, and spending time at the lake with her family.
Bedtime Tips for School Age Kids: Navigating the Sleep Struggle
Parenting comes with many challenges, and getting your kids to sleep is one of them.
Unfortunately this isn’t just limited to the baby and toddler years. Once the kids get older, we expect bedtime to...
Easter Basket Ideas for Older Kids
It’s almost time for the Easter bunny to hop into town! Is your basket ready? It’s easy to fill a basket for toddlers and younger children. Throw some sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and candy in...
Snowshoeing in Fargo: Tips, Rentals, & Trails
The snow and bitter cold can seem endless in the dead of winter.
So, on nice winter days, I want to be outside enjoying the beauty of winter.
One of the sports I enjoy in the...
Day Trip from Fargo: Fort Ransom State Park & Little Yellowstone Campground
The Sheyenne River Valley southeast of Fargo is a great spot for a day trip or camping!
My family recently made our first trip to this scenic area.
The valley has many hills and forests, a...
10 Favorite Family Board Games for Big Kids
Pop the popcorn and round up the kids, it’s time for a family board game night!
Try some of our top picks and see if you find a new family favorite!
10 Favorite Family Board Games
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Allowance Tips: How We Use it to Teach Kids About Money
As parents we have many opportunities to teach our kids how to be responsible.
Teaching them how to handle money is one of those opportunities. And an allowance can be a great tool. Here are...
Host Your Own Gingerbread House Party
We have so many fun holiday traditions, but I am always looking for new ways to spend time together. One of our newer holiday traditions is having a gingerbread house party.
We have built them...
4 Ideas for Easy Sensory Bins
Like many moms, I have spent lots of time on Pinterest finding activities to do with my son. When he was younger, one of those activities was easy sensory bins.
Sensory bins are simply containers...
10 Summer Learning Activities Kids Will Love
Summer is a time for kids to enjoy lazy lake days, popsicles, and bike riding. It's a time for fun and relaxation.
But, as parents, we also want to keep them learning.
Here are some ideas...