Ashley Klingsheim
Ashley is a Stay At Home Mom to 4 kids who also happens to homeschool. Her days include a lot of diapers, snacks, books, and tears but those are all part of motherhood. When she is not handling all the responsibilities of being a mom Ashley enjoys connecting with other moms, especially if a good cup of coffee is involved. You can also find her reading any number of books or sneaking chocolate when her kids aren't looking.
Tips for Doing Preschool at Home
If you have talked to any homeschooling families you probably have noticed that there is not ONE tried-and-true way to homeschool. You can ask the same question to a dozen families and get a...
Dear Nursing Bra: A Break Up Letter
Dear Nursing Bra,
First of all let me just say thank you. Thank you for being there for me through all the phases in my breastfeeding journey. You were even there for me during most...
How to Help Your Kids Actually Play With Their Toys
"I'm bored!" Those words can be some of the most aggravating words to hear as a parent. Sure, it makes sense if you are in the grocery check out line or even in the...
The Positive Side of Social Media
As a stay-at-home mom, I can say some days motherhood is quite lonely. There are days where my interaction with other adults is minimal. Which is why, on those days, I am especially grateful...
Top 5 Posts of 2018
The end of 2018 is fast approaching and 2019 is just around the corner. How in the world that happened, I have no idea! Ready or not, here it comes. At the end of...
Top Local Resources of 2018
No matter the season, Duluth is a pretty fantastic place to live. All year round there are countless activities and resources that the Duluth area has to offer and we love being able to...
What a Simple Christmas is NOT
A simple Christmas. I’m sure you have an image already in your head of what that looks like. Maybe that sounds like an oxymoron. How can the words simple and Christmas actually go together?...
The Potty Training Checklist You REALLY Need
Potty training is not fun. Unless you enjoy dealing with bodily fluids, a stubborn toddler, and typically some frustration. I have potty trained my oldest daughter (who is now almost 5) and I am...
Confessions of a Girl Mom
Hello, my name is Ashley and I am a girl mom. I have three tiny ladies in my life who all call me mama. Although I only have about 5 years of experience in...
Surviving the Biting Phase
"We don't bite our friends."
I can't tell you how many times I have said that phrase. Once was enough, but I have repeated that phrase countless times. My 2 year old daughter has recently gone...