For Moms

Like a golden-maned unicorn, a weekend free from obligations feels like a mythical thing; you always hold out hope that it exists, but you're not quite sure what you'll do once you stumble upon one. We say fill it...

I am one of those “working moms” you hear about on TV. You know, the kind that gets up at a God-forsaken hour, goes into the bathroom, carefully lights her hair on fire, yells at her one thousand children to...

I know that making time for my husband and our relationship is important. Before we had kids, date nights were more frequent and simpler to plan. But now, we really don't get out much. It is so easy to...

For ten long, irritating years, my husband begged me to move to the Duluth area.  Before last summer when I had finally given in (at which point, it was my idea – not his – so it was okay),...

For just a few short months, community centers all across the city transform into something unique to the bold north: the outdoor skating rink. Duluth holds a unique spot in hockey history. As the last outdoor hockey league in...

  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...

Shame, for me, shows up in the least expected places, when I'm paying little attention. I was picking up a cake for my son, Ian's, birthday party. I'd looked over my to-do list and was checking everything off, relieved that...

The Duluth Blog Team is growing and we are currently looking for fresh, local voices who are passionate about our city and interested in sharing their stories! This is a volunteer position, but there are some really fun perks...

People say that “breaking up is hard to do”, but what’s really hard is making friends as an adult! I’m not sure about you, but I love making new friends and meeting new people, but when I moved to...

Motherhood definitely has its perks. Warm cuddles, kisses and hugs. Built-in playmates. The pride in your offspring’s accomplishments. Mother’s Day. And the pure, simple joy only a child can bring. I don’t know about you but I have experienced one...