May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Our editor sat down with Heidi Bausch-Ryan, PsyD, LP of CARE Counseling to talk about pre- and...
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Hop Into Fun at Easter on the Plaza
Nolan Mains at 50th & France has slowly morphed into our city’s celebration station. Easter on the Plaza is a delightful springtime family...
Family Full Moon Snowshoe at Braemar Golf Course
Bring your family to the Braemar Golf Course on February 24 for a snowshoeing adventure under the full moon. This 30-minute trail is self-guided and...
Quiltables Turns Family History Into Quilted Memories
Artisans turn precious family keepsakes into cherished masterpieces. In many families, heirlooms are a way to tie generations past and present....
Be Mindful Together
When you first think of meditation, you probably think of it as a solo endeavor. Perhaps, images of sitting quietly in the solitude in your home,...
Novelist Payal Doshi’s Passion for Writing Shines Bright
Discover the drive behind a rising star in the world of fiction. From debut novelist to 2022 Juvenile Fiction IPPY Gold Medal Award Winner a year...
Holiday Fun for the Whole Family
Out of the (gift) box ideas for bonding with grown and flown kids. When guests come to town over the holidays, hosts can be hard-pressed when it...
Living Well Disability Services Helps Create a Place To Call Home
Neighborhood embraces four beloved adults with disabilities. On any given summer day, passersby will likely see Katie Mueller shooting hoops in her...
Especially for Children Celebrates the Importance of Play
Edina preschool Especially for Children focuses on play-based, hands-on learning. When David and Lindsay Koerner moved back to Minnesota from Denver...
Francophile Family Join the Alliance Française Community
How one Edina family embraces the joy and delight of French culture in their daily lives. Jonathan and Cynthia Vessey have a deep love for French...
Prep for Your Parents’ Night Out
Expert tips for hiring a babysitter you trust. The holiday season is just around the corner, and for many parents this means more kid-free evening...
Craving Companionship
Including seniors at mealtime boosts nutrition and happiness in the elderly. Some of our most memorable meals are the ones we enjoy with loved ones....
‘Edina Residents Move Mountains’: Local Volunteers Step Up to Give Family Best Christmas Ever
Julie James and Kristen Karpinsky worked with Minnesota nonprofit Best Christmas Ever to bring cheer to a family going through tough times. Last...
Editor’s Pick: Nonprofit Normandale Center Helps the Helpers
The center’s mission is to help community members who are caring for an aging family member or friend—to get those caregivers resources that make...
Edina Mom Launches Baby Gear Rental Business
Briefly Baby lets parents rent baby gear. Tessa Checovich stared at her daughter’s bassinet. It cost $300 and she only used it for three months....
‘The Story Isn’t Over’: Mother’s Grief Grows into Inspiring Art Project
At the center of Stand with Heart is a specialized collection of photographs taken by Sara Shuster … and also a very difficult story. Stand with...
The Front Steps Project
During March, Edina families were asked to stay home to help keep people safe from the coronavirus. Before a stricter statewide mandate took effect,...
Meal Planning Made Easy
Here are some basics of meal planning to get you on your way to an enjoyable, more efficient dinner prep experience. Meal planning can help make the...
Skip-Gen Vacations Are the Next Hot Travel Trend
A local travel expert offers four ways to build the best “skip-gen” journey. Maybe it’s time to cut out the “middleman” and plan a unique bonding...
Games by James Celebrates 40 Years of Fun
This family-owned board game store is proving its popularity, as it sticks around through a rapidly changing industry. Look around any Twin Cities...
