Community + Connection

After dinner the other night, one of my sons told me to look at the gold medal around his neck.  There wasn’t actually a medal, but I knew what his imagination was referencing. Just one day earlier, I had...

Cancer sucks. I wish I were more eloquent but: cancer sucks. It has been both my personal and professional experience that not only does it suck, but it’s also a thief! A cancer diagnosis and the associated treatment(s) (surgery,...

My number one goal with raising my daughter, is teaching her to be kind. I know that is a broad statement, and I have a lot of little life lessons within that goal. She needs to know the joy...

Ahhh, the first haircut. It can be either a blessing or a curse. Some parents walk in with an I-can-do-this resolve or they wear a sheepish grin hinting at an apology to the stylist. We have all been there--or...

The junk hunt has something for everyone. There are over a hundred booths filled with

2018 Duluth Mom of the Year! You already know her. She's the mom who is likely short on time. She could be ultra organized or completely scatterbrained. Her kids are perfectly poised or total monkeys. She either manages the house,...

Growing up, my childhood home was filled with shrieks from kids playing nerf wars and games of basketball. There were five of us siblings under one roof. I was the only girl so I was able to escape to...

It's hard to believe we it's almost Spring here in the Northland! We are entering the season of busy and embracing new beginnings. Tis' the home buying and renovating season in the Northland where families are in the business...

Sometimes I have to take a deep breathe and give credit where credit is due.   I could never do this alone. Ever. Sometimes I feel like I’m not even doing the job my sons deserve, but here’s the thing--the...

Moms Who Make Duluth is a monthly series featuring interviews with industrious, local women who are shaping the face of Duluth's professional sphere while simultaneously raising their families. Duluth Moms Blog and Krenzen are delighted to highlight the positive impact...