Melissa Oftedahl

Melissa Oftedahl
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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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Busy Bags

*Just for the record, this is not something I have created or thought up on my own.  I have taken this idea from different...