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
Simple Tips for Transitioning to a Zero Waste Lifestyle
For the past several decades, about 50% of our plastic waste, such as single use food packaging (chip bags, yogurt containers, fruit containers, etc.) straws, single use water and soda bottles, plastic cutlery, cling...
Our Journey with Plagiocephaly, or Flat Head Syndrome
Our son was about 2 months old when I noticed that he had a flat head. It was jarring at first. It looked like his head had been dented in the back on the...
The Reluctant-Turned-Enthusiastic Exerciser
I’m just in the door and the twins race to greet me and begin climbing over one another to be the first to get to me. They’re both talking at the same time vying...
The Touch Tank
Have you had one of those days (or even weeks) where it feels like you’re constantly being touched by a least one of your children? I have. I'm either carrying one on my hip,...
Why Halloween Stresses Me Out
Halloween has all the markers of a fun and exciting holiday. We can dress in costume and adorn our homes with spooky decorations. There is candy every where you look, and the holiday lands...
An Alternative Way to Shower a Mother-To-Be
Any time a new baby is added to a family, it is worthy of celebration. However, when the expectant mother is not a first time mom, she might be hesitant to consent to a...
Picturing Motherhood: The Daydream Vs. The Reality
When I pictured in my head what it would be like to be a mom, I imagined myself sitting in a comfortable chair with a good book and a hot cup of coffee serenely...
A Guide to Responsibly Disposing Household Items
The birds are chirping, the trees are budding, and the sun is shining. Spring has finally decided to grace us with its presence. Can I get an amen? When spring rolls around I get...
A Style All Her Own
Up until about 9 months ago, my daughter would wear any outfit that I picked out for her. She didn’t pass much remark on the color, fabric, style, etc., at all. She just happily...
“Gotta Go, Gotta Go” and Other Common (and Embarrassing) Urinary Issues
I hear about them on a daily basis. Bladders that leak, burn, spasm, and overall misbehave. Symptoms can range in severity from simply annoying to completely devastating. As a urology nurse practitioner I hear...