Author: Theresa
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Third Trimester Slow Living: Pregnancy Rituals That Settle My Mind
Last week was Mother’s Day. My little family of three went on our first camping trip of the season and our last camping trip as a family of three. The idea that we’re not going camping again before my due date in early July makes me feel desperate and blue. Of course, we could fit… Read more
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Guide to the UMN Plant Search Tool: How to Find The Right Plants for Your Minnesota Garden
Planning a garden is an art form. It is not one I’ve conquered. I feel like master gardeners are probably great at chess. They think five moves ahead. They don’t buy four trees on a whim as we did last year when my husband and I went on a lunch date last May. Still, I’m… Read more
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Roadtrip! Discover 5 Vacation Worthy Towns in the Midwest
The car is gassed up. You have your Kwik Trip snack of choice. Our family is all about the white cheddar cheese puffs and gummies, if you must know. You’ve got your playlist on the Bluetooth and the kids are already nodding off in the back seat. Is there anything better than a Midwestern road… Read more
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Check Out These Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Bibliophiles
Mother’s Day Gifts That Help Keep Mama Reading Mother’s Day Gift Guides are alarmingly limited. It makes sense. The title of mother is too broad to cover. Gifts for people who have taken care of children? Yeah, that’s a lot of people. I’ve listed these Mother’s Day gift ideas from my perspective as an avid… Read more
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Photograph of Sacred Heart Creek
A Short Story by Theresa Crozier The shot is overexposed in dappled noon summer sun, the shadow of the bridge is the only part of the photo in focus, drawing the viewer’s eye to the spiritual sensation that broke the internet four weeks ago. Often compared to a romantic depiction of a Catholic saint, the… Read more
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Perfect Book and Bookmark Pairings for the Holidays
Have you ever heard of the Icelandic practice called Jolabokaflod? It’s the tradition of giving books to the people you love on Christmas Eve. After the unwrapping and feasting, everyone curls up with a mug of something warm and tucks into their own story. Sounds pretty nice, right? For the last few years, we’ve been… Read more
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Midwestern Staycation Tips: 5 Ways To Make Staying Local Exciting
Between PTO and filling your gas tank, traveling out of state can cost a pretty penny. Looking for ways to spend less while having fun? Here are five staycation ideas that will help you play tourist in your own city. Go to a Local Event A key part of getting hyped to go on vacation… Read more
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Revisiting Charlotte’s Web: Life Lessons From a Grey Spider.
I read Charlotte’s Web to my two-year-old and it changed the way I looked at my career. We decided to read chapter books to my toddler for our sanity. Maybe it was my thesis that “Little Blue Truck” and the big strong toad were in a relationship that pushed my husband and I to expand… Read more