Samantha
As a Texan, turned Alaskan, turned Minnesotan, Samantha Krause is enjoying her temporary homestead in Duluth alongside her husband, Matt, and her toddler, Harper. Samantha holds her Master of Education degree in Special Education but is currently taking a break from teaching to raise Harper. In her free time you can find Samantha outside running, hiking, or enjoying the community events around town. Let's keep the conversation going: feel free to email Samantha at [email protected] with any questions, comments, or concerns about being a Duluth mama.
Recipes for the Fans: Are You Ready For the Big Game?
There are only a few things that my southern heart looks forward to like I do the Big Game day! Okay, maybe that's a bit of an overstatement...but I do REALLY love football on...
Five Things the Books Don’t Tell You About Raising Toddlers
The Terrible Twos. Threenagers. These stereotypical nicknames exist for toddlers for a reason, because let’s be real, Toddlers are a breed all their own! Every book you read will tell you why toddlers are...
It’s Okay, You Can Call My Daughter Pretty
Within the last year I have seen more social media posts than ever before about not using the word “pretty” to compliment little girls. The idea comes from parents not wanting to bring light...
Mourning the Loss of Grandma’s Marathon 2020
I have been running for about 5 years. Running is my escape from the daily demands of being a wife and a mother. It allows me to connect my mind and body and allows...
5 Tips to Get Your Toddler to Eat Healthier Foods {Recipe Included!}
Raise your hand if you currently struggle or have ever struggled with feeding your toddler! Now I believe that everyone has their hand up, and if you don’t, I bow down to you. I...
I’m a Bad Mom and I’m Not Afraid to Admit It!
If you scroll through any number of parenting sites or blogs, you will find tons of articles with titles like “How to Be a Productive Parent” or “Tips for Busy Moms!”. Tons of articles...
What I Want To Tell My Daughter About Exercise
When I was younger, it made me feel good when people commented on my size. I engaged in exercise because I strived to look good for “swimsuit season”. In my early 20s, I exercised...
How Complete Opposites Have Managed Six Years of Marriage
My husband, Matthew, and I are COMPLETE opposites. I don’t mean opposites in the sense that one of us is messy and the other is organized, even though that is our case, too (I’m...
How to Maintain Your Positive Vibes This Winter
The colder temps are rolling in fast and winter can be a hard time for people. Yes, the snow is beautiful and there is an abundance of outdoor winter activities to enjoy but, if...
Being a Teacher Vs. Being a Mom: How Wrong I Was to Think That...
I have dedicated six years of my life to studying children: how they learn, how they behave, how they think. I have been a teacher in three different schools, in two different states, and...