Michaela Schell
5 Practical Gift Ideas for Kids That Are Also FUN!
It's that time of year, when generous family members start asking what to get your kids for Christmas. The gifts my kids receive that...
Top 5 Things to Do in Medora: One of North Dakota’s Best Vacation Spots
If you haven’t been to Medora in Western North Dakota, you MUST put it on your bucket list! The beauty of the Badlands is...
How to Embrace Your Curly Hair: Tips + Tricks
I dreamed for years of trendy hair. You know, the hair that is straight and flowing. Hair that I could run my fingers through...
More Than Shopping: 5 Fun Activities for Kids at Fargo SCHEELS
It’s the weekend. My family is restless. The weather is, well, unpredictable to say the least. We need to get out of the house...
Adopting a Puppy? Here’s 3 Things to Know.
We got a puppy.
And I knew getting into it that adopting a puppy would be challenging. That it would require some extra time and...
The Question That Sparked a Simple Marriage Lesson
I slipped on a pair of earrings, brushed on some light powder, swiped on mascara, and walked out of the bathroom early Saturday morning...
I Didn’t Have a Hobby & I Regretted It
You know those forms you fill out. The ones that somewhere invariably ask: “What are your hobbies?” ________________.
I usually stare blankly at that line.
Hobbies....
A Note to Dads on Valentine’s Day
My dad is a farmer. Busy, hard working, stoic. You know the type.
He's from Western North Dakota and from a different generation.
Put all those...
I Deleted My Social Media Apps
I was feeling overwhelmed.
The world was noisy. My life was noisy. I felt like things were constantly coming at me. So many things I...
Filling the Mom Resume Gap
I applied for a job a few months ago. As a stay-at-home mom, I was a bit nervous about my resume gap. I didn't...
















