One of my favorite things to do in the summertime is explore new farmer’s markets. Living in the Twin Cities, it seems there’s always a new one to visit, but I think it can be especially fun ...
https://www.rookiemoms.com/a-wild-morning-at-the-farmers-market-rookie-moms-challenge-20/
The reason I’m able to be a stay-at-home-mom is a double-edged sword. My husband, Mike, has a great job, but it’s pretty demanding. Twice a year I basically become a single parent for about 4...
https://www.rookiemoms.com/the-day-my-husband-visited-me-at-work/
Interrupted my husband's work day with our baby; we had special challenges because it is a high-security environment. Nailed it.
https://www.rookiemoms.com/visiting-a-high-security-workplace-with-a-baby-rookie-moms-challenge-11/
In order to conquer Rookie Moms Challenge #27 – swimming with a baby – I signed Eli and myself up for indoor swimming lessons at our local Parks and Rec center, along with some friends ...
https://www.rookiemoms.com/i-took-my-baby-swimming-rookie-moms-challenge-27/
I can’t believe it’s been a year! Beyond the fact that my son morphed from an amphibian-like newborn to a caveman toddler in 365 days, I can’t get over the fact that I’ve survived and kep...
https://www.rookiemoms.com/first-birthday-parties-are-for-the-parents-rookie-moms-challenge-52/
When I saw Activity #6, Paint Your Baby’s Feet, I knew I could put my own spin on this for my husband’s birthday card this year and have my son, Eli, make it. A little backstory: When we w...
https://www.rookiemoms.com/making-baby-painted-greeting-cards-rookie-moms-challenge-6/
Minnesota winters are tough. Below zero temps, whiteout snowfalls, and a wind that cuts right through even the puffiest puffer coat make it tough to get out of the house – let alone with a baby...
https://www.rookiemoms.com/my-baby-meets-live-animals-rookie-moms-challenge-37/