Mom Life

Like many other moms, I feel the pressure to make holidays and other big milestones magical for my children. Oftentimes this results in me being overwhelmed and just giving up on whatever big ideas I had. I am not a...

Disclosure: Fargo Mom received product or payment in exchange for this review; however, all opinions shared are those of the contributors who wrote them. As a mom, when you get invited to experience a little luxury, you don’t say no! Two...

Why would a mom hide a scissors and a Boy Scout Camp jackknife in her closet? If you've had a child diagnosed with a mental illness, you may understand why. I have four kids. With my first 2 kids,  I walked...

Recently, I’ve noticed a trend. As a mother I have found myself apologizing all the time. “Please excuse the mess of my house." “I’m sorry my child was acting up during (insert family function or public gathering)."  “Sorry for my kid crying...

"Mama, do you feel nervous?" There was a little voice at the bottom of my feet while I was in the bathroom curling my hair that spoke these calm, sweet words. "I am, baby. How did you know?" I asked. "I heard...

Recently, two people in my inner circle went through extremely difficult situations. Learning of these events tore me up inside. My heart hurt so badly for these people I love dearly. I was angry, sad, and frustrated. I couldn’t help but...

Note: This post discusses stillbirth and infant loss, and may be difficult for some to read.  This year on June 6th, my family and I celebrated and remembered our stillborn son, Max, on what would have been his 7th birthday....

I love meeting new people, hearing their stories, and learning from them. This world would be so boring if we were all the same. Some of my best friends hold vastly different viewpoints from my own, and I treasure...

Kids: "Mom, what's for supper?" Me: *shuffling through fridge and pantry in a slight panic* This was me ALL. THE. TIME. After my husband and I had our first child, it was a bit of a reality check to actually...

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...