In 4th grade, Kallie sported two things: an awkward haircut and the title of “new kid.” Her family moved from Crookston to Moorhead, where she went on to graduate from Moorhead High. After graduating, she packed up and migrated south, to the Twin Cities area. There she lived with an amazing set of roommates… her grandparents! She still considers this one of the best decisions of her life. She attended one year at a community college before deciding she would venture back to Moorhead to earn a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Kallie then worked for SCHEELS at the Corporate Office where she planned photo and video shoots in the marketing department. She worked with local talent and also had the amazing opportunity to plan photoshoots for high profile athletes like Carson Wentz. She then went on to work for The Salvation Army in Fargo as the Public Relations Manager. She organized events, fundraisers, and worked closely with fantastic volunteers from the community. In 2016, Kallie made the huge decision to buy a house in Barnesville. She closed on her 25th birthday and moved in with her dog, Lily. In 2017, she began dating a long-time friend (not all love is love at first sight!) and got married in March of 2019. She and her husband, Jordan, enjoy traveling, the outdoors, live music, and finding treasures during garbage week. In March of 2020, Kallie gave birth to their oldest daughter, Olivia Jordan. Kallie is now a proud stay-at-home mom. She loves writing about thrifty living, party planning, and nurturing relationships on her blog. When Kallie bought her small, 980-square foot home she never imagined so much love would grow there. Her family eventually plans to build in the country but for now, enjoy the closeness of small living. To read more from Kallie, check out her posts here.

Kathy Schommer is the Owner and Founder of Fargo Mom. She is a (nearly) lifelong North Dakotan, married to her college sweetheart, and has 3 rambunctious girls. Kathy is passionate about connecting moms, advocating for maternal mental health, and giving back to this wonderful community any way she can. She loves all things crafting, attempting to read books not related to parenting, and drinking hot coffee every chance she gets. When Kathy’s not attempting to work with her kids yelling in the background, you might find her at one of the local breweries or coffee bars in the area or attempting to find unique treasures at a local thrift store. To read more from Kathy's, check out her posts here. Headshot courtesy of Karly Schefter Photography. 

Leah is a true Midwesterner: born in Minnesota, educated at the University of North Dakota, and living in Fargo since 2009. She has a degree in English and spent years working as a paralegal. Leah is now a stay-at-home mom to two boys, Andrew and Sammy. She spends her free time reading, traveling, and getting a good workout in. She loves learning, music, art, coffee, the oxford comma, and is continually pursuing the elusive goal of having an organized home. To read more from Leah, check out her posts here. Headshot courtesy of Karly Schefter Photography. 

Alexis is happily married to her husband, Andrew, and together they share 5 sons. Born in Minnesota, Alexis followed her husband to Manhattan, NY, before returning to Fargo. A proud Latina, she believes in utilizing multi-cultural experiences to inspire other minority women to be active in their community. Alexis believes strongly in public service and living passionately through serving others. After her 3rd son, Max, passed away at 22 weeks (2014) life has never been the same, but sharing her story has helped cope with grief and honor his place in their family. Aside from writing, Alexis enjoys traveling, laughing, dancing and food. She will never turn down Starbucks, a trip to the nail salon, or the farmers market. Follow her in pictures through Instagram and connect with her online via Facebook. To read more from Alexis, check out her posts here.

Amanda Torok is a native of the Fargo area and enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, two children, and crazy chocolate lab. As the Senior Vice President of Culture at Gate City Bank, she oversees the Bank’s social media, internal communication, philanthropic giving, and more. Amanda’s diverse work and volunteer history has fueled her zeal for creativity and engagement. In 2021, she was named a Top 25 Women in Business by Prairie Business magazine. Having a passion for dance since a young age, Amanda has been teaching classes at Red River Dance, a non-profit dance studio, since 2007 and currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors. Amanda also volunteers her time speaking to local organizations about philanthropic giving, social media, company engagement, culture and more! To read Amanda's posts, click here.

It wasn't easy for Andrea to get the title of 'mom.' In fact, she fought like crazy for it. After years of infertility, more shots than she could count (and not the fun kind), Andrea and her husband welcomed their first child into the world, and two years later, their second. With 9 embryos on ice, she and her husband are on a mission to navigate through the trauma they've experienced and support others in the process. Andrea's background is in occupational therapy, and has worked at Beyond Boundaries for the last 10 years. While now a part time clinician, Andrea has created a health and life coaching business helping women through reproduction get their life back. If she isn't podcasting, coaching or ripping up the hallways at the clinic, you can find her volunteering at GiGi's Playhouse as board president. Her ties to GiGis are strong, as a younger sibling is a current GiGis participant. For fun, Andrea loves to golf, read, listen to true crime, and hang out at the pool with her kids. She also loves building forts, Legos, and playing Barbie's. You can find her on Instagram, blog, and her podcast. To read Andrea's posts, click here.

Anna is a Fargo native and currently practices family law. She lives in Fargo with her husband William, Goldendoodle Rory, and two children, Kensington and West. Anna is passionate about building connections in motherhood, because she didn't realize how much she needed other moms around her until she became one herself. In her free time, she enjoys cycling classes, yoga, reading, and the Green Bay Packers (even though they break her heart every year). Anna's guilty pleasures include Bravo reality TV and a good glass of Prosecco. To read more from Anna, check out her posts here. Headshot courtesy of Karly Schefter Photography. 

Anthea is a Fargo native who graduated from NDSU in 2012 with degrees in Anthropology and Psychology. She loves the Fargo community and the opportunities available for her family here (but not so much the snow). Anthea is a self-described “Disney Nerd.” The movies, music, and theme parks – she loves it all! Anthea channels her love for Disney into her blog, Inspiring Magical Memories, where she shares Disney-themed recipes and crafts, Disney dinner parties, and trip planning articles for the Disney Parks. She and her husband have two daughters and a son: Aiden (2008), Gemma (2016), and Ezra (2021). With ages ranging from infant to teenager, Anthea keeps herself busy just trying to keep up with her kiddos! In the past 14 years, Anthea has seen the rules of parenting change and evolve, which just goes to show we are always learning and adapting. No parent is perfect! Which is why Anthea feels it is important for moms to have a network where they can support each other and learn from one another. Besides writing, Anthea enjoys cooking, crafting, working out, and attending community events with her family. To read more from Anthea, check out her posts here. 

Ashlee is a wife, mother, teacher, and infertility awareness advocate. Born and raised on a farm in south central North Dakota, Ashlee grew up learning about the true meaning of hard work, love of family, and the importance of faith. After graduating from high school, she moved to Moorhead where she would meet the love of her life and future husband, Jay. She attended MSUM where she earned her degree in English Education and began teaching in 2014. In 2018, Ashlee earned her Masters in Education from The University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. After struggling through infertility for five years, Ashlee and Jay welcomed miracle twins, Hannah and Leo, to their family in 2019. They currently reside in Horace, ND, building their dream home in 2021. Ashlee’s love of reading and writing is manifested in her work as a full-time language arts teacher at Kindred High School in Kindred, ND and as a part time online adjunct professor at the University of Mary. She also works part time as a receptionist at Scheels. Ashlee credits her ability to juggle the demands of full-time work with her part time jobs to her parents, who have always showed her the value of hard work. Ashlee is blessed to have a hands-on husband and in-laws always willing to lend a helping hand. Ashlee has a passion for sharing her infertility journey in the hopes of helping others who are experiencing it themselves. She shares about infertility and motherhood on her Instagram page. Ashlee’s personal hobbies include baking, decorating, and shopping. She and her family enjoy summer road trips, weekends at the lake, and traveling to her parent’s farm. Ashlee wishes to share with her readers the joys and challenges of life as a working mother and her experience battling infertility in the hopes of inspiring them in their own lives. To read more from Ashlee, check out her posts here. 

Ashley is an entrepreneur and marketing professional who owns a women's clothing boutique in West Fargo. She is originally from Moorhead, and has been living in the FM area her whole life. She currently resides in West Fargo with her husband Casey, two children; Jade (2012) and Cameron (2020), and their cat, Jasper. Ashley is a believer in empowering women through connection, and encourages women to show up as their authentic selves, no matter what they're going through. She loves to plan events for women to escape the pressures of the every day and connect with other like-minded individuals. When she's not busy working, she enjoys spending time in the sun, riding bikes with her kids, and spending time at the lake with family. She loves to travel and explore new places. She is a lover of music, attending concerts, and is a total boy band junkie. Team BSB forever! She also enjoys a good Pinterest project, party planning, and believe it or not, she also likes to clean. Some might say she's a real Monica. And if you don't get the F.R.I.E.N.D.S reference...she'll still be your friend. To read Ashley's posts, click here.

Caitlin grew up in a large family just outside of Fargo. After moving around in her college and Army National Guard years, she settled in Barnesville with her husband, Dan, in 2015. They have two young sons, Oliver and Finn, and two dogs – a Beagle named Frankie and a crazy Lab mix rescue named Haddie. Caitlin was the owner of a small blog and Etsy shop for a couple of years and a licensed veterinary technician for nearly 10 years. She recently set aside all to focus on being a full-time stay-at-home mom. She is hoping to homeschool in the coming years. Caitlin loves the outdoors and is passionate about the benefits of connecting and reconnecting children and adults to nature in a technology-saturated world. Since their infancies, she and her husband have strived to include their boys in all their outdoor pursuits, cultivating a lot of good life lessons through the triumphs and failures this has allowed them. They particularly enjoy hiking/backpacking, tent camping, fishing, gardening, and exploring the nooks and crannies of Minnesota, along with unearthing the diversity in their own (itty bitty) backyard. Caitlin also enjoys reading, woodworking and crafting, learning “homestead-y” skills, birdwatching, traveling, and writing. She’s on a journey of learning to source more locally through makers, farms, and other businesses and loves exploring these resources in the area. Her (unofficial) love language is coffee. To read Caitlin's posts, click here.

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. To read more from Caitlin, check out her posts here.

Camille was born and raised in a small town in Minnesota, where she met her high school sweetheart, Travis. They raise their two young daughters along with their dog and 3 cats in Moorhead, MN. Camille received her bachelors degree in Child and Adolescent Development and a minor in Wellness in 2019 from NDSU, her Birth and Postpartum Doula certification in 2022, and is currently pursuing her Lactation Counselor Certification. She is passionate about prenatal and postpartum health and wants to support other mamas on their own journey. You can find her on Instagram where she shares candidly about the joys and the struggles of her own postpartum journey, mental health, and everything in between. To read Camille's posts, click here.

Danielle grew up in a small, rural North Dakota town before attending university in Fargo. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences and has an associate's degree in Sign Language Interpreting. She and her husband, Andrew, have been married for six years and have three beautiful kids together. Danielle decided before she had her second child to be a stay-at-home mom. While life gets insane at times, she's happy to have other stay-at-home mom friends she can share the ups and downs of parenting with. She loves to find a good deal, bake, and spend time with her family. To read more from Danielle, check out her posts here.

Emily is the most Norwegian Indian you will ever meet. Adopted from New Delhi, India then plunged into the frozen tundra she has called home for her entire life. She is happily married to her husband whom she met waitressing tables at their now event venue RiverHaven in Moorhead. Before becoming a mother to her two tiny humans, Taj (2015) and Revel (2017), she was a dog mom first and foremost. From as far back as she can remember, Emily had a hard time sitting still. She was constantly creating, dreaming, and living true to her little Gemini-free-spirit. Fast forward, and she never took her foot off the gas pedal. She carries a degree in Anthropology from NDSU, teaches as a sculpt fitness instructor at Mojo Fit Studios, and is owner and full-time Realtor at Vesta Real Estate Brokered by eXp. Emily treats her clients like family from beginning to friend. She lives life with no regrets, and is willing to jump head-first into anything at least once. She is a family first, traveling, foodie, coffee, libation loving kind of woman who will talk your ear off, while wearing her heart on her sleeve. To read more from Emily, you can find her posts here.

Erika has worked in the educational setting as a physical therapist for 17 years, after attending UND and NDSU. After recognizing difficult behaviors in her third child, she became an advanced trainer of the Nurtured Heart Approach®. Professionally, Erika is also a mentor, course-captain, and clinical instructor, and has served students in the Autism magnet program for 10 years. She recently served on the Pediatric Advisory Board for Curriculum Development at UND, and on a task force with the Department of Instruction to create the first school-based PT/OT guidelines in the state. She also is a mentor with BioGirls, leads a group of teenage boys at confirmation, leads a Girl Scout troop, and has coached baseball. For the past two Mother’s Days, Erika has hosted a Neighborhood Chalk Party, an event designed to further build relationships in neighborhoods on the principle of “it takes a village to raise a child.” She was born and raised in Hankinson, ND, and has lived in the Fargo area for over 25 years with her husband (who you may know as the radio DJ on Bob 95 FM: "Chris, John and Cori in the Morning"). Together they have four children: girl-boy-boy-girl, ages 10-16. Erika is passionate about empowering kids, preventative health, hiking, and national parks. To read more from Erika, check out her posts here.

Erin Lubitz is a Fargo native. She and her husband, John, have a daughter (5 years old) and son (3 years old) and a third addition on the way. Erin is a nurse practitioner serving the wellness of families in the FM community. Erin enjoys growing food in her garden, thrifting & antiquing, camping with her family, and lake time in the summers. To read Erin's posts, click here.

Gina is a semi-experienced parent of 15 years with her husband Andy. On any given day you can find Gina outside running with her giant lapdog, leading early morning yoga, or teaching piano. As a direct result of having teens, Gina is widely known for being super embarrassing and wildly uncool while also talking way too much. She is greatly appreciated by her family, mostly for her tasty cooking skills. At the end of every day, she feels fortunate for the good things and bad things and especially the funny things that happen when you're a parent. To read more from Gina, check out her posts here. 

Hannah lives in Fargo with her husband, Tyler, and their daughter, Harper (October 2020). She was raised in East Grand Forks and spent most of her time growing up playing soccer, figure skating, and babysitting her cousins. She attended NDSU (Go Bison!) and earned her degree in Management Communication with a minor in Public Relations. After graduation, Hannah met her husband when he graciously offered to help her sweaty-self move a couch into her apartment. The rest was history! Hannah is fortunate to work at BIO Girls, an organization with an important mission of increasing self-esteem in adolescent girls. When she’s not hanging out at home with Tyler and Harper, she enjoys reading, working out, golfing and spending way too much time shopping. She’ll never turn down a margarita, fried pickles or a competitive card game with her large extended family. To read more from Hannah, check out her posts here.

Hannah is a proud mom to Walter (2022), and is married to her loving husband Jordan. Originally from the Twin Cities, Hannah relocated to Fargo in 2018 and currently resides in Moorhead. Hannah has had the privilege of being a foster mom to two wonderful children. As a hospice RN, she is passionate about promoting comfort, meaning, and joy across all stages of life. Her happy place is sitting next to any body of water with a hot cup of coffee and a great book. To read more from Hannah, check out her posts here.

Jasmine proudly calls West Fargo home! When she can, she enjoys trying a new restaurant or doing “touristy” things in the area with her family. She married her husband, Michael, in 2015 and together they have two beautiful boys. All of those boys keep her on her toes and they love to spend time cooking together in the kitchen or outside at a park, the zoo, or their own backyard! She is a lover of all things Disney, Diet Coke, (big) dogs, and travel. As an empathetic person, giving people (especially moms) a sense of validation and acceptance for who they are and what they need is important to her. This drives her love of writing for the amazing community of mamas we have around us. To read Jasmine's posts, click here.

Mom, wife, sister, and aunt are Jenna's most cherished titles. She credits her hardworking, yet humorous nature to being born and raised in small town North Dakota. Jenna ventured to the Fargo/Moorhead community to pursue her degree, but loved the area so much, she never left. After many years working in the long term care field, Jenna traded her Housing Director role to become a stay-at-home mom. Nowadays you can find her alongside her husband Elliot, raising their three little girls (Beatrice, Hazel, and Charlie) in West Fargo. In her free time, Jenna enjoys playing volleyball, reading a great book, or trying a new recipe in the kitchen. Her perfect day would start with an amazing cup (or two) of coffee and be filled with as much laughter and delicious food as possible. To read more from Jenna, check out her posts here.

Jenny is a chiropractor practicing in West Fargo focusing on moms, from preconception thru the motherhood journey, and is a mama to 2 beautiful girls. As a family we enjoy traveling and spending time trying new restaurants and parks in the area. I also enjoy working out and helping moms find safe and effective ways to get moving. To read Jenny's posts, click here.

Jessica is an American Muslim convert who became a first time mom in the middle of quarantine. She loves to spend her time reading, going out for walks and bike rides in the summer, and loves trying all the new restaurants within Fargo-Moorhead. She is currently working on her Islamic teacher certificate for Ribaat institute. She lives with her Ghanaian husband and daughter in Moorhead. To read more from Jessica, check out her posts here. 

Jessica has recently taken her Montana roots and re-planted them here in Fargo! She is a wife, mom (of course) to a 1 year old daughter, and a companion to her 2 dogs plus cat acquired by marriage. She spends her career time working in her passions of leadership development and connecting to others through written word. When she's not hunkered down in her basement office, you’ll find her out on her latest Fargo adventure with her daughter and dogs in tow! On her rest days, you’ll find her binging Law and Order SVU or getting tangled up in her latest knitting project! To read more from Jessica, check out her posts here.

Jocelyn Friskop was born in Singapore and moved to San Diego, CA, after college. In 2016, she met a handsome Marine Aviator from Wahpeton, ND. They got married in 2018 in Fargo. As a mom of 2 boys, born in 2019 and 2021, she is familiar with the challenges faced by stay-at-home moms and working moms. During her time as a military spouse, Jocelyn lived in San Diego, Oahu and Virginia Beach. After her husband got out of the military in 2022, they moved to North Dakota. She wears many hats - Mom, Farmer's wife, and Design Engineer. Over the weekend, you can find her exploring Fargo, updating her home, hanging out with friends, volunteering at Northbrew Coffee or attending Northview Church! To read Jocelyn's posts, click here.

Julia was born and raised in the Dominican Republic and moved to North Dakota in December of 2007. She has been a North Fargo resident since 2015. Julia is a mother to Lara, Emma, and Tania. She is bilingual, with Spanish as her first language. Julia and her family love this community and she loves the opportunity to raise her girls here. To read more from Julia, check out her posts here. Headshot courtesy of Karly Schefter Photography. 

Katina grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and played field hockey at the University of Connecticut, and has never been in as good of shape since. She met her husband, Justin, at a bar in Pittsburgh and, despite many romantic Skype dates, found a long-distance relationship to be a drag and moved to Fargo in 2010. She's a bonus mom to Justin's son, Owen (2005), and they have twins Augie and Delphi (2016) and two Great Danes, Rainy and Moose. She's a Speech-Language Pathologist & Certified Brain Injury Specialist who enjoys helping her patients improve their quality of life. She is also a Certified Sculpt Instructor at Mojo Fit Studios. Katina loves showing the world to her kids (but also seeing the world through their eyes), trying new foods, listening to live music and publicly mocking her little brother on Instagram. On most weekends, you can find her at one of her kids' many activities by day, and by night on the couch in sweats, eating a homemade charcuterie board and drinking cheap wine she bought at Costco. She still has Skype dates, but now they're with friends and family who live all over the place. To read more from Katina, check out her posts here.

Kelsey is a North Dakota newbie, recently relocating here with her family due to a change in her husband's job. Originally from small-town Wisconsin, Kelsey was admittedly, less than enthused for the move. What she originally expected to be a brutal transition ended up being a pretty darn great adventure. As the co-owner of design and digital marketing agency Daredevil Consulting, she enjoys overseeing her team in the Creative Director role, and working with a variety of clients across many unique industries. Kelsey lives in South Fargo with her husband Kevin, and their three little girls Eleanor, Iris, and Scarlett, who keep her very much on her toes. She loves thrifting, cooking, drinking outside, planning vacations, and taking WAY too many pictures of her family. Kelsey has fully embraced life as a "Fargo Mom", but she's still on the hunt for the best cheese curds and Brandy Old Fashioned in the Red River Valley. To read Kelsey's posts, click here.

You know those parents who try to figure out how they can possibly get off work, pick their kids up, get them to practice, and still manage to have dinner at a respectable hour? That's Kimberly on the daily. She currently resides in West Fargo with her husband, Kirk and their two very active sons, Gavin (2008) and Landin (2010). When she's not busy being a sports chauffeur to her kids, you'll find her hard at work in her company, Organized Chaos, where she's a professional organizer by day and dabbles in freelance digital marketing by night. All work and no play make for dull times, right? Don't fret, Kimberly is a bit of a sports enthusiast herself. More often than not, you'll find her at Sheyenne Mustangs, NDSU, Red Hawks and Fargo Force games. When she's not there, she's usually out and about with family and friends, enjoying good conversation on a patio, or hidden away in some quaint little bookstore, searching for her next good read. To read Kimberly's posts, click here.

Kyhlie was born and raised in North Dakota. She grew up in Minot and went to college in Grand Forks. She moved to Northern Virginia in 2015 and after having their second child, she and her husband decided it was time to be closer to family. They moved to Horace in July 2022. This move also allowed her to take a break from teaching and stay home with her two children: Brooks (2018) and Rosie (2021). As a former teacher and reading specialist, Kyhlie is passionate about early literacy and providing learning experiences for her children. She's a Swiftie (huge Taylor Swift fan), enjoys a good Netflix binge, has fun trying new recipes, and loves to explore all the family friendly activities the Fargo area has to offer! You can follow Kyhlie's Instagram for relatable mom content here! To read Kyhlie's posts, click here.

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. To read more from Laura, check out her posts here.

You know the moms who bake delicious treats for school, throw Pinterest-worthy birthday parties, and have picture-perfect Christmas cards with the whole family in matching pjs? Lindsay is the exact opposite of that. What she lacks in skill and willingness to do ALL the things, she tries to replace by being present and positive. Her top priority is her family - her husband, Chris, two boys born in 2018 and 2020, and dogs, Burton and Gus. She also prioritizes herself, working as a Communications Manager for a healthcare company and staying well through exercise, gratitude, and mindfulness. Her first love is running and she has run marathons in several cities, including Boston, Chicago (which she ran pregnant with her first son), Duluth, and of course, Fargo. Her writing is often based on personal stories, with a touch of humor, and lots of honesty. She hopes all moms know how strong they are and encourages you to embrace who you are, rather than try to be who you think you should be.  To read more from Lindsay, check out her posts here. 

Michaela, along with her husband Jarrod, raise their three young children just north of Fargo. Michaela owns Vision Events, a vision and goal planning company, is a certified yoga instructor at Yuj Yoga, and is the Entrepreneurial Development Director for Dakota Business Lending. She loves being outside and is a pro at finding great outdoor hiking and nature spots for families around the area. Michaela hopes to inspire other moms to build businesses and be proud of their personal and professional lives. She believes there is no such thing as balance and if we love our kids and love our careers, both will turn out just fine. To read more from Michaela, check out her posts here.

As a young girl, I couldn’t wait for adulthood. I imagined that it would be picnics-in-apple-orchards idyllic. The dream was that I would be the next Lucy Maud Montgomery or Louisa May Alcott, inspiring young girls with strong, female characters. I believed I’d renovate a historic home, fill it with antiques and love, and that it would always be brimming with the laughter of children and the scampering of my pets. Not all my dreams have come to fruition... yet. But I’m working on it. (I definitely have managed the laughter and scampering of pets part. I have three rather silly children and a Great Pyrenees named Clementine, a cat named Libby, and two goldfish-Sloth and Chunk.) Being a mother has been my main focus for the last two decades. Because of my husband’s demanding career, I have stayed home with my children for a good chunk of that time. My children - Parker (20), Aubrey (16), and Gracelynn (7), have now reached stages of life where they are less dependent on me, allowing me time to focus a little more on me again. In the last year, I started working in an elementary school as a tutor and Lunchroom Supervisor. I also started taking a tap class, an ASL class so that I can better communicate with my daughter (who is Hard of Hearing), and started writing for Fargo Mom. To read more from Monica, check out her posts here.

Nikki is a mom to five (two living, three angels), wife, educator, library media specialist, high-school coach, writer, church go-er, and beer drinker. Born and raised in western North Dakota (where the buffaloes literally roam), she now lives just outside of Horace, ND. Nikki will always be a small-town girl at heart, but loves experiencing Fargo area events; including sporting events, bars, breweries + wineries, restaurants, and shops. To read more from Nikki, check out her posts here. Headshot courtesy of Karly Schefter Photography. 

Hi there, I'm Paiton – a wife, mother, animal lover, and caffeine enthusiast (coffee is my weakness!). We are blessed with a handsome little man named Callahan. In addition to managing a busy household, we're also proud pet parents to three adorable animals. Our furry family includes a sweet ragdoll cat and two dogs – a big-hearted Pitbull and a bug-eyed Pug. And when we have the space and time, we enjoy fostering animals from Homeward Animal Shelter. To read Paiton's posts, click here.

Originally from the Twin Cities, Sally moved to Fargo in 2000 as a newlywed with her Connecticut-native husband, Frank. She shared her love of nature as a geology instructor at NDSU and MSUM for a few years, then became a full time mom to her growing family, which now includes ten children (b. 2000 - 2020)! Over the years, Sally has found time to mentor New Americans, to teach NFP, and to do some freelance writing and editing. Her favorite activities are time spent with family and friends, and lake swimming with her family and the triathlon club. She also cherishes time spent in worship and prayer at church. In 2022 her sister encouraged her to share parenting wisdom, which brought her to Fargo Mom. You can check out her posts here, and you can view her compilation of helpful links and tips for local homeschoolers at her website, Northern Home Scholar. To read Sally's posts, click here.

Sara is a Minnesota native and currently lives in Moorhead with her handsome husband, Mike, and curious & silly son, Hudson (2016). She has worked in the fitness industry for over a decade, helping adults live healthier lives through movement. Sara travels to fitness conferences across the US providing continuing education to other fitness professionals and creating instructor training materials. Most recently, Sara has launched her own Life In Leggings virtual fitness studio where members have access to a variety of home workouts for all fitness levels. In addition to leading community members to a more active lifestyle, she serves her large direct sales team with Zyia Active. Sara lives by the motto “start messy” and believes everything is “figureoutable.” When she’s not working you can find Sara hiking with her family, traveling to Minnesota’s north shore, sipping her favorite green tea and eating peanut butter straight out of the jar. To read more from Sara, check out her posts here. 

Sarah Nupdal serves as the Senior Vice President, Director of Banking Legal at Bell Bank. In her role, she leads what she refers to as “the dream team” in providing legal guidance and expertise to the core banking business lines across the organization. Sarah is passionate about risk management, creating efficiencies and collaboration. As an impactful leader, Sarah is continuously building up those around her. She is a habitual goal setter and cares deeply about building positive momentum and creating a significant impact, both professionally and personally. Sarah earned her undergraduate business degree and her law degree (cum laude) from the University of North Dakota. She is a graduate the United Way’s 35 under 35 Women’s Leadership Program and was named to Prairie Business Magazine’s Top 25 Women in Business in 2022. She gives her time and talents by serving on the board of directors for BIO Girls. She truly believes in the empowerment of women, staring with building their confidence, faith and empathy at a young age. Her passion for giving back has also led to volunteer opportunities with UND, the United Way and other non-profits in the community. Sarah is an original Fargonean and is proud to reside in her hometown with her husband Nick and their three children, Emerson (2016), Roman (2017) and Asher (2023). You can typically find her planning her next adventure, teaching her kids the art of losing (she is a self-proclaimed board and card game champion!) or curled up with a good book. You can find her on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. To read Sarah's posts, click here.

Sarah married her high school sweetheart at 18 years old in their home state, California. Had someone told her then, that one day she would be in her mid-late 20s with only one child and living in North Dakota, she would have laughed hard. Though nothing has gone quite as expected, she and her husband love living in Fargo. After battling infertility, they were blessed with their daughter Everly in 2021. Sarah has a professional background in marketing and creates content on Instagram, YouTube, and her blog. Her content is a love-filled hodgepodge of Midwest living, motherhood musings, and candid conversations about faith, infertility, and mental health. In her spare time, she enjoys tending to her houseplants, gardening, and getting creative. She does NOT enjoy dishes or laundry but has made it a personal goal to master homemaking. Eventually. You can connect with this “messy mama” here. To read Sarah's posts, click here.

I am an early-thirties female living in West Fargo, North Dakota! I'm a mom of three boys who light up my life. I have an uber intelligent Electrical Engineer of a husband, Mitch. Life with my four men is pretty amazing, we have our highs and lows, but all in all I am one lucky lady. A little bit about me... I’ve got three moods: 1. Lounge on the couch and binge watch TV and forget about the stresses of the day. Give me The Office, New Girl, Bravo Summer House or whatever else the streaming sites have enticed me with, some good snacks and we've got ourselves a good time. 2. Fun seeking, social butterfly – the more social interaction and people the better – throw in coffee or a beer, sunshine and water and you’ve got the perfect day. 3. Productive tornado. I LOVE to set goals and chase them, I LOVE to try new things, and I LOVE to be “successful” and see a passion follow through. Although I’ve got three different moods, there are also some constants. I am outgoing and a huge extrovert. I love Jesus more than anything and apart from Him I’d be a mess. On top of that, people are my thing and I am pretty sure I could carry a conversation with a rock – with that, though, I’m a bit awkward. The awkwardness is fun because I don’t typically get embarrassed but instead I can laugh through most situations making others feel more comfortable (hopefully). It’s a joy to be authentic and let things roll how they will. In my spare time I enjoy doing drinking gallons on gallons of coffee, listening to podcasts, going on walks, volleyball, my friends, reading a good book, cooking, watching TV, etc. etc. etc. (you get the idea…). My favorites are my boys, the color green, watermelon, Mexican food, coffee, summer & sunshine, and people. Lastly, you should know, I’m excited to share life with you. To read Setareh's posts, click here.

Stephanie Drietz and her husband, Tom, have three boys and reside in Fargo, ND. When she is not busy chasing around three active boys, she is running her business from home, Drietz Designs, as a freelance graphic designer. Working with graphic design, she is able to produce marketing materials for a large variety of different businesses world-wide. She has been self-employed since 2011, when her first born was 6 months old. She has appreciated being able to experience the work-from-home-mom life. When she isn’t designing or learning how to raise 3 boys, she finds time to read, work-out and focus on her faith. To read more from Stephanie, check out her posts here. 

Stephanie lives in Fargo with her husband, Jason, and their son, Theo. She was raised in a small town in southwest Minnesota and has lived in the Fargo/Moorhead area for 15 years. She attended Minnesota State University Moorhead and earned a bachelor's degree in communication arts and literature education and social studies. After a few years as a high school teacher, she returned to MSUM to earn a certificate in professional writing and took on a new role in education as a public relations specialist for a large school district. Wanting to further her education and expand her knowledge of communications, she earned a master's degree in strategic communication from Washington State University shortly before welcoming Theo in 2022. The family was unexpectedly affected by North Dakota's childcare shortage, and after being unable to find care, Stephanie left her job in school public relations to stay home with their son. While being a stay-at-home-parent was not something she ever imagined doing, it proved to be a blessing in disguise by allowing her to launch her own business, Hansen Public Relations in March 2023. The business combines her passions for education and public relations and provides strategic communication, marketing, and brand management services to educational entities throughout Minnesota and the Dakotas. When she is not caring for her son or working to expand her business, she enjoys reading, genealogy, thrifting and antiquing, and traveling. To read Stephanie's posts, click here.

Traci is a mother of four kids and two pets and lives in West Fargo with her husband, Dave. She has 4 children : Nora – aged 6, as well as Harrison, Hendrik and Heath – 3 year old triplet boys. Throw in the cat Attila - age 12, and Bulldog/Lab Abe- age 11, and their house is pretty much the nonstop chaos you would imagine. To read more from Traci, check out her posts here. Headshot courtesy of Karly Schefter Photography. 

Trisha is a mom of an awesome boy who was born in 2020. He is wild, kind, and energetic. Trisha enjoys spending time outside, reading, exercising, traveling and going on adventures. Trisha is a School Counselor as well, providing direct care to individuals in our community living with various levels of abilities. To read Trisha's posts, click here.

Trudy lives with her husband, Derek, and their three children; Oakley (2006), Jayla (2008) and Tenlee (2012), along with their golden retriever, Jax. She was born and raised in North Dakota, where small-town fun involved kick the can and playing sports. Whether watching her kids and nephews playing sports or watching on it on TV, she accredits her love of sports to her childhood. Her professional career has been providing occupational therapy services to children in the school setting, psychiatric inpatient setting and in an outpatient clinic setting. She loved building relationships with the children and families, celebrating goals and milestones. Recently Trudy changed her role at Beyond Boundaries from providing direct occupational therapy services to the Community Relations Coordinator. If you are looking for Trudy, you will find her at a sporting event, social get together, playing league volleyball, or at the lake with her family. You will not find her ice skating, rollerblading, spending hours in the kitchen or swimming in the ocean! To read more from Trudy, check out her posts here.

Wasifa is a makeup-loving dentist and lifestyle blogger. She has been living in Fargo and calling it home with her husband and daughter for the last 6 years. She has been working as a blogger, chronic illness advocate and beauty consultant for a decade on her blog, Sifa's Corner. She writes on the beauty segment of Area Woman Magazine, provides consultation for North Dakota International Pageant winners and actively works with different brands to promote their business and reach out to more customers. Her purpose is to empower and encourage women to live their best lives with physical diversities and embrace their true natural selves. She is passionate about building a strong community of women where all the beauty professionals and enthusiasts in Fargo-Moorhead area can converge. When she is not working, you can find her watching baking shows on Netflix or trying a new recipe with her daughter. You can find her on Instagram and her blog, Sifa's Corner. To read more from Wasifa, check out her posts here.