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One evening while using my time to mindlessly scroll Facebook, I saw a snapshot of a Twitter post that read, “Are you healed or are you distracted?” Well. Call the police please because I am being targeted by a stranger...

Mom confession: I'm not a huge fan of toys. Some of my reasons are personal: We have a small house. I have a low clutter threshold. I don't like the feeling of throwing or donating boxes of largely unused toys....

I can't be the only one. I can't be the only person who finds peace in organizing chaos. Looking at a mess and rearranging all of the stuff feels natural to me. I've been called an anxious control freak. And maybe...

As a Fargo transplant, I couldn't wait to explore all the new opportunities for my family to get involved in the community. And the need to maximize any and all outdoor activities became necessary after we unearthed ourselves from our...

Meal planning is a trendy concept. And with good reason — meal planning is great on a budget, can be a health booster, and saves time in the long run. But complete meal prepping is also hard. It takes thought...

I will never be featured as a chef on a TV cooking competition. I can’t cook. It’s not my thing. I’ve always been prone to dishes that are the simplest and fastest to assemble. I don’t enjoy spending a lot...

When I turn 40 years old next month, I will be at the halfway point of my life expectancy (for white females in the U.S., anyway). It's hard to hold a mini dance party for myself when friends on Facebook...

Looking to find a trampoline in Fargo? Growing up, I dreamed for a trampoline like some kids hope for a pet. I got a pet, but never the trampoline. I always heard the excuse, “They're too dangerous!” Well into my adult years...

Reading is a fundamental part of our lives. As children, we felt a level of excitement when first learning how to read. Progressing to chapter books was thrilling, but maybe a tad stressful. And to add another layer of complexity,...

My life has taken a slower pace lately. I’m roasting an actual whole chicken this evening for dinner. I even brined it yesterday, with fresh herbs I (mostly) grew myself this summer. Also in the oven: a roasting root vegetable...