Fargo Mom

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 four 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.

Kallie Swenson grew up in Moorhead, MN, graduating from Moorhead High School before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from Minnesota State University Moorhead. She and her husband, Jordan, first connected through their church community, where a shared love of music sparked a friendship that grew over time. Today, they live in the small town of Fertile, MN with their three daughters—Olivia, Everly, and Sophie. While they’ve embraced the rhythms of rural life (alongside a flock of 15 chickens), their roots in the Fargo-Moorhead area remain strong. Jordan commutes to Fargo weekly for work, and Kallie is frequently in town for appointments, events, and time with family and friends. A stay-at-home mom and creative spirit, Kallie finds joy in crafting, homemaking, and building community. She shares DIY projects, seasonal inspiration, and everyday beauty through her personal brand, KindlyKal (@kindlykal on Instagram), and occasionally participates in local farmers markets as a vendor. Creativity flows through every aspect of family life—from imaginative play and crafts with the kids to hosting themed gatherings and exploring community events like parades, markets, and the Folkways Night Bazaar. As Fargo Mom’s Social Media Coordinator, Kallie brings her passion for storytelling and connection to the digital space—managing content calendars, designing graphics, and helping cultivate an online community where local moms feel seen, supported, and inspired. 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. 

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.

Leah is a true Midwesterner: born in Minnesota, educated at the University of North Dakota, and living in Fargo-Moorhead since 2009. She has a degree in English, spent years in the legal field, and is now working in the insurance industry. Leah is a 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. 

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.

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 lives in Horace with her husband, Jay, and their four kids—twins Hannah and Leo, plus Olivia and Kyle. Raised on a farm in south central North Dakota, she grew up with plenty of chores, lots of fresh air, and a deep appreciation for hard work, family, and faith. She’s been teaching English since 2014, most recently at Kindred High School, later added adjunct professor at the University of Mary to her resume, and somehow still squeezes in part-time work at Scheels (coffee required). When she’s not lesson planning or grading papers, Ashlee loves baking up something sweet, decorating her home, or packing everyone into the car for their next family adventure. Summers off with her kids are her absolute favorite, and she’ll never say no to a shopping trip or an excuse to enjoy just one more cup of coffee. To read more from Ashlee, check out her posts 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.

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.

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.

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.

Jocelyn Friskop was born in Singapore and moved to San Diego, CA, after college. She met an amazing man who gave her two of the most wonderful boys and brought her around the country and finally to Fargo, ND. Although they are not together anymore she's coparenting and learning to find her footing as a North Dakotan. 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. She is a huge advocate of mental health and loves Jesus. 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 and a certificate in professional writing. She also holds a master's degree in strategic communication from Washington State University. After working in public education for a decade, first as a teacher and then as public relations specialist, she became a stay-at-home mom in 2022. 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. 

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.