Kristina Leonard
Kristina is a native Duluthian and mom to twins who are five years old. While in graduate school in Boston she met her husband who is originally from Ireland. In 2018 they made a dramatic life change, sold all of their belongings minus the items that fit into 6 suitcases and 4 backpacks, and moved to Galway, Ireland. There, they live the minimalist life and travel as often as they can. You can follow along with their adventures on insta @transatlantic_leonards
Fostering Independent Play in an Effort to Not Lose My Mind
My kids are decent at playing alone when I’m out of sight. If I’m switching out the laundry, folding clothes, or putting them away... okay, that's basically it; those are the only activities I...
A Comprehensive Guide to Renting Cars on Vacation
I love self-driving vacations. I truly think that having a rental car while on holidays is the best way to really explore a new area and have as much flexibility with your itinerary as...
What I Wish I Had Known
I wish I had known that memories from the twins' infancy and toddlerhood wouldn't stick in my memory bank. Maybe I could have prepared for it somehow, like really tried to soak in all...
Hot Beverages to Warm You Up This Winter
I don’t know about you, but on a cold winter’s night I love nothing more than to warm up by wrapping up in a blanket and sipping a hot beverage by the fire. Sometimes...
Easy on the Material Goods: An Alternative Christmas Gift Giving Guide
Wow, the holiday season really snuck up on me this year #thingsmomssayeveryyear. This time of year can be a bit busy and stressful, but I have to say, I'm really looking forward to it....
Staying Safe: How to React When Your Gut Tells You Something is Off
I was hustling down the sidewalk from a shop to my car to make it to preschool pick up on time when a man approached me. It was raining so I had my jacket...
Healthy Lunchbox Ideas You Can Plan Ahead
We are only three weeks into the new school year and I've already lost my enthusiasm for packing lunchboxes. I thought I would last until at least Christmas before I grew tired of the...
Preparing for School, A New Adventure
Big changes are happening in our family.
Okay, that might be a tad dramatic to say since last year we made an international move and this is nowhere near as exciting. However, we are embarking...
How to Talk About Death and Dying with Children
My husband and I found out on our first date that we are both the children of funeral directors named Frank. We looked at each other with a surprised “are you serious?” sort of...
Surviving Twin Infancy and Toddlerhood: It Really Does Get Easier
I feel like I can finally say it and actually believe it: having twins is awesome.
It took me a really long time to get here. I mean I always thought they were pretty adorable--who...