Stephanie Drietz
Stocking Stuffer Ideas for the Whole Family (+ Where to Find Them!)
Christmas is right around the corner, and it seems like everyone is preparing their gift lists earlier and earlier each year! And that includes stocking stuffers.
It's always fun to get the standards — fun...
5 Questions to Ask Before Getting Your Child a Phone
Our oldest child has been begging us to get his first cell phone. So, we've been working out all the details, so we feel prepared.
We have been asking ourselves questions to determine if our...
Explore with Kids: Field Trip to Bonanzaville
Bonanzaville
“Why is it called Bonanzaville?”
My middle son asked this as we pulled into the parking lot. It was a great first question for our mini tour of the Museum and Village of Bonanzaville.
Located...
8 Summer Must-Haves for Moms
Summer is here!
We're making all the plans, writing up our summer bucket lists, and getting ready to make tons of fun memories.
Here are some must-haves to help you feel a bit more prepared, to...
Escape Room in Fargo: A Great Spot for Birthday Fun (+ PROMO CODE!)
Riddles, clues, puzzles, locks, keys, problem solving, taking turns and true excitement. Just a few terms to define our time at Clues and Keys Family Escape Room.
I was a newbie to the escape room...
Work from Home Mom Survival Tips
I am rapidly approaching year 11 of being a work from home mom.
Overall, it has been an awesome blend of being home with my kids as they grow up, while still being able to...
5 Fun Summer Activities to Do on Your Lake Trip!
Every summer, my family takes a couple trips to different lakes around Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota.
It seems like with each trip we seek out the same things to make everything enjoyable and...
Confessions of a Germaphobe
As I wait to hear the results of my COVID-19 test, my anxiety threatens to take over.
Is my throat sore? Is my chest starting to feel heavy? Am I extra tired, or am I...