5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Fridley Lake Among Top 50 ‘Mom Approved’

Now the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation is taking public votes to narrow the list down to the top 10.

Thirteen

What my teenager might need most from me.

Inheritance

What my grandmother left me is unconventional, and I love her for it.

Valuable Parenting Tips: Part 10

Easy discipline ideas

Parenting Valuable Tips: Part 9

Easy to use Discipline Ideas

Valuable Parenting Tips: Part 8

Learning Tips on how children learn.

Valuable Parenting Tips: Part 7

Highlighting Family Values

Valuable Parenting Tips: Part 6

Creating a close relationship

Valuable Parenting Tips: Part 5

Parenting Tips

Girls Empowerment Event

Girls Are Powerful organization is proud to present the Celebrate YOU Event in Hopkins! An empowering experience for girls ages 8-13.

The Greatest Love

What I wish I could tell my Birth Mother.

I'm Teaching the Kids My Favorite Four Letter Words

Better from me than at the playground, right?

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Fanfare to a Common Man

I say goodbye to someone special.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

All Dogs Go To Heaven

What is it about our canine companions?

Road Trip: Part Four (Finale)

The final leg home.

Road Trip: Part Three

How will a self-proclaimed non-camper, camp her way to the Black Hills? Find out in my four part blog.

Road Trip: Part Two

How will a self-proclaimed non-camper, camp her way to the Black Hills? Find out in my four part blog.

Road Trip: Part One

How will a self-proclaimed non-camper, camp her way to the Black Hills? Find out in my four part blog.

Coon Rapids Herald: Kristina Steck Greets Customers at Fridley Sam's Club, Helps Gillette

Through lollipop sales and other fundraisers, she has helped raise nearly $20,000 for Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, the newspaper reported.

Juggling Act

My modern day life in Fridley, Minnesota, has me juggling constantly. Is this new norm improving my life, or detracting from it?

Beyond the Horizon

A homage to my father-in-law, as he starts looking beyond the horizon.

Mother Daze

As I look forward to celebrating Mother’s Day with my children in Fridley, MN I think about my own relationship with my mom.

Food for Thought

A recent visit from my father-in-law to Fridley, Minnesota makes me reflect on how meals give me more than just physical nourishment.

Little House in the Suburbs ...

A chance environmental opportunity in Fridley, Minnesota gives me the gift of living in the moment.