Melissa Oftedahl
Bedtime Bliss or Bedtime Blues?
Maybe a month ago, my husband and I were watching a Jim Gaffigan clip where he talks about bedtime with his five kids. He hilariously describes bedtime as a “crisis” and “hostage negotiation but...
Balancing Life as a (Working) Mom
*This post is not exclusively for working moms. It's really for any mom! I'm just giving my experience throughout the week as a working mom.
Is it possible? Sometimes I wonder. Most of the time,...
8 foods that will (should) help your kid poop
So I went back and forth with the title… should I use the word “poop” or maybe say “stay regular”? I decided to stick with “poop” because it is what it is, and as...
The Power of Words
Have you ever thought about your words and the power they have? Words have the power to build someone up or tear someone down. They can be loving and sweet or they can be...
Plans Change
I never really thought much about what being pregnant would be like before I actually was. Let’s say it all turned out very differently than I thought it would. My husband and I were...
Spring Reads
One of my favorite things to do is read. The only problem is finding time to do it, like most things, as a parent. I work full-time, have a small business, write for the...
The Danger of Cell Phones
So my title may have drawn you in as you think, “What in the world is this woman talking about?” Cell phones are great, right? We can stay in touch with people, we can...
How My Identical Twins are NOT So Identical
When people find out that I have identical twins, the first things they usually ask are, “How can you tell them apart?” and “Do they have similar personalities?” I typically respond with an, “It’s...
Our Four-Legged Companion
Like many other couples, my husband and I decided to add a furry friend (Roxy) to our family of two about a year after our wedding. I’m not sure why that seemed like the...
Back to School: Tips for a Smooth Transition and Successful Year
Is it just me or does anyone else feel like the school supplies are getting put out earlier and earlier each year? I feel like I was shopping around the 4th of July and...
Let’s Be Real
As I write this, I am sitting on my couch in complete mental and physical exhaustion. My two-year-old twins are going through a difficult phase right now where everything is upsetting and the meltdowns...
