Tips + Tricks

First and foremost, being pregnant does not mean you have to be in pain. Pregnancy pains are common, but they are not necessarily normal. Here are the three most common reasons that pregnant women find themselves feeling pain and some...

“I should have done LASIK sooner.” That was the number one response I received from friends when I asked them about their LASIK surgery.  I had been asking friends about LASIK because my vision wasn’t just bad — it was...

Road trips can be long and tedious, especially for our littles. Here are 10 essentials and tips to help ease your next road trip when traveling with toddlers.  10 Car Essentials and Tips for Traveling with Toddlers 1. Activity Trays Activity trays...

Prior to having kids, I would sit and daydream what it would be like to be a first-time mom. Of course it was magical, wonderful, every warm fuzzy feeling I could dream up.  I also would make myself imaginary...

Waking up to the cool fall mornings and sipping on a nice hot cup of coffee is relaxing, but what makes it better is a warm cozy breakfast for the whole family. You maybe stuck on the same breakfast...

Teaching our kids financial success should start early. Throughout our region, parents are embracing a local, innovative, one-of-a-kind banking experience for their kids that’s creating a better way of life. It’s not only banking done differently, it’s banking done right. Gate...

Thanks to our partners at Essentia Health for sponsoring this helpful article! We've all heard the saying, "First comes love, then marriage, then a baby in the baby carriage." It seems so simple and straightforward, right? However, life doesn’t always...

Trying to think of something fun to do for a weekend? Maybe go on a 'shorter' road trip? Look no further than a trip out west - there's so many things to do with kids in Bismarck! It is about...

Walt Disney World is the ultimate vacation destination for families. With its four theme parks, two water parks, and shopping and entertainment district, there is an endless amount of fun for everyone! But I’m going to be completely honest —...

Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, we still love to put a smile on those little faces during the holidays! When it comes to selecting the best toys for our kids, it can be overwhelming. We want something our...