So this month was quite a big deal for us. Mike and I are blessed with celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. Where did 15 years come and go? It feels like it's only been 15 months and I swear both of us feel the same way lol. It's so crazy when I see people get married nowadays. So much love, hope, dreams in their eyes. On my wedding day, I was 22, scared and stressed. I felt like it was never-ending in a bad way. I was emotionally drained and it seems like the ultimate goal was to please ... Read More...
Top 3 Things To Consider When Choosing A Pediatrician
It is with great delight that I introduce my guest blogger today, Dr. Andrea Singh. Andrea Singh, MD is a board-certified practicing pediatrician in Minnesota and mother of two boys, ages 10 yrs and 12 yrs. (Board certified pediatricians have completed at least 2-3 years of specialized post-medical school training in the care of children and passed Pediatrics certification/Board testing in the care of children.) Top 3 Things to consider when choosing a Pediatrician As a mom of 2 boys and ... Read More...
Sheraton Bloomington Hotel: Our Weekend Staycation
Additional Disclosure: I was given a 2-night stay and gift certificate for my review of the Sheraton Bloomington & Lela's Restaurant. All opinions are my own. Sheraton Bloomington Hotel This past weekend, Mike and I enjoyed a mini staycation at the Sheraton Bloomington Hotel. It was just enough for us to get away and regroup from our daily stress, work, and the upcoming holiday excitement. The Sheraton Hotel Bloomington, Minnesota is located 15 minutes away from MSP airport, 11 minutes ... Read More...
The Mall Of America Turns 25 And How We Spent The Weekend Celebrating
Additional Discloser: I was given a 2-night stay at the Radisson Blu Hotel, gift certificate credit for food, & passes to several attractions during our stay for this blog post. All opinions remain my own. Mall Of America This past Friday, on August 11th, the Mall of America celebrated its 25th birthday and we were there to share in the celebration as well. First, let me just say that I moved to Minnesota almost 20 years ago and it took me a good year before I made my first trip to the ... Read More...
Experience Play At The New Minnesota Children’s Museum
Have you yet to experience play at the new Minnesota Children's Museum? If you haven't gone yet to the bigger, better, bolder Children's Museum, then you have got to put this on your summer bucket list. First, let me say that this is a partner post with the MN Children's Museum. Did I mention that I'm an Advocate for them? A proud one too, the new children's museum encourages play. They have ten new exhibits, more amenities, and so much more fun to be had. We had a sneak peak of the new ... Read More...
Motherhood Unfiltered with Malisa Lieser
About Malisa Malisa is a working mom of two young daughters (almost 4 and almost 2). She works in marketing by day and dabbles in many side projects in the evening, such as real food meal planning consulting, sewing and creating a new solution for parents looking for daycare. Malisa is passionate about real food meal planning, home-cooked meals, and natural living, but also enjoys a weekly donut and iced coffee always. Connect With Malisa www.malisalieserplanning.com Pinterest Motherhood ... Read More...
How To Have A Good Marriage
It is with great delight that I introduce guest blogger Amber. Amber is a wife, mom, and freelancer living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. You can find her writing about intentional living, faith, and books at http://www.alternativegrace.com/ and @alternativegrace on Instagram. I love being married, but I don’t always love being married. Ya know? My husband and I are almost to four years. Although I’d describe our marriage as strong, it’s definitely been tested over the last ... Read More...
December 2016 Favorite Finds (Holiday Edition)
Happy December everyone! I couldn't wait to bring you my December Favorite Finds (Holiday Edition). I love this time of year and I'm not saying this because of delicious food and awesome presents but because in December I see my kids get excited about the little things; snow on the ground, seeing family, giving others joy, extra whip cream on the hot chocolate :) See my November's Favorite Finds (Home Edition) I wanted all things to be Christmassy if you know what I mean, we get one month ... Read More...
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
It is with great delight that I introduce guest blogger Ingrid. Ingrid blogs at From Ingrid, With Love. She loves cooking with her husband and filling her Minneapolis home with the smell of freshly baked bread. When she’s not in the kitchen, you can find her exploring her home state or curled up with a good book and a cup of tea. Hello, friends! My name is Ingrid, and Kami is letting me take over the blog today! I blog about food and life in my hometown of Minneapolis at From Ingrid, With ... Read More...
2016 MN Blogger Conference
This past Saturday, I attended the 2016 MN Blogger Conference at Concordia University, St. Paul. I've been blogging for over 5 years now and this was my first event as a blogger. It was so much more than I expected; my fellow bloggers would agree, there are two reasons we go to these events. To learn, grow and get inspired by our content. To network with other bloggers. First off, the keynote speaker Jennifer Kane killed it with her opening: How To Become A Fierce & Fearless ... Read More...
Hot & Spicy BBQ Meatballs
So last weekend, we attended a family birthday celebration, I always like to take something if it's a house party but I couldn't manage spending a lot of time making a dish. I decided to try a new appetizer and put a new spin on an old favorite. This really turned out great and got some really good reviews at the party too. So I decided to share, also document it since my husband always accuses me of making a new dish great the first time then it never tastes the same again :). Before I ... Read More...
