For Moms

On my first backpack trip, I packed a lot of little things I thought I might need for the journey. I rationalized that it wouldn’t make that much difference if I brought one more thing, “just in case.” It...

Last week we had conferences at my kids’ elementary school. We go through the same drill every time - discuss each class and subject and talk about what they’ve learned that quarter. Don’t get me wrong, I am immensely...

Are your kids counting down the days until summer vacation? Of course, moms know that there's a direct correlation between school's end and the increase in the usage of the word bored. Not this year! The Duluth area has a plethora of...

Six years ago, we were thrilled to open our beautiful, brand-new Birthing Center at St. Luke’s Hospital. Now, we are excited to announce that St. Luke’s Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates will be moving to a new location. But don’t...

Finally! A Duluth Mom Podcast! Why a Podcast now? After about a decade of procrastinating, Andrea has finally decided to host a podcast! "Mom, What's Today?" will be a Duluth Mom podcast. Created just like our web and blog...

When my daughter asks for ice cream, I rarely ever say no.  The ask usually comes after a full day of errands, a hot hike, or a sweaty day of summer camp - seriously, how could I say no?...

I think most mamas who have had a child for any amount of time have had a conversation similar to one that follows: A friend or family member asks, "How are you doing?" You respond hesitantly, "Well... I'm surviving!" Sound familiar? Maybe...

Going through college and graduate school, I never EVER imagined that I’d work from a home office. Being a very social person, I always imagined myself working in a school until I retired, then after retirement I’d volunteer at...

  My first true love was a dog. Layla, a Blue Belton English Setter, came into my life September 2007 and she is still going strong.  She was my first baby, my fur baby, my husband’s “angel”, and to tell...

Empty nest. The time when parents learn to live life without their offspring under the same roof. A time where life changes, somewhat drastically. Whether it be college, marriage, or just moving out and moving on, the changes can...