By Jessica Wolstenholm
It’s that time of year again—time to head back to school! You may be looking forward to school with lots of excitement, or you may be a little less than thrilled about the idea of backpacks, schoolwork, and school lunches . . . not to mention, wondering what school will look like this year. All […]
By Editorial Team
We are approaching that point in the summer when school feels like a fever dream. It’s been so long since kids were in class and yet in many parts of the country we are still over a month away from getting back into the routine of the school year. In the meantime, parents may be […]
By Melanie Norman
“Oh no Melanie,” my mother said. “We are walking right back into Mr. Johnson’s store and you are picking up that litter and you need to apologize!” I was 9 years old and on summer break. Mr. Johnson owned a local grocery store, and every Monday my mother and I would pick up the groceries […]
By Editorial Team
The Summer Olympics are back and to celebrate we’ve created the Minno Family Summer Games! We want to help your family take a break from all of the stress that’s come with the season just been through and thoughts about going back-to-school. Download and print our Minno Family Summer Games Pack to plan your own […]
By Melanie Rainer
Americans love a reason to celebrate! Is there any other national holiday that is quite as exciting as the 4th of July? Close your eyes and think about the many Independence Days you have celebrated. What comes to mind? Barbecues, sunshine, lemonade, the feeling of grass beneath your feet, horseshoes, pie-eating contests, hot dogs, swimming, […]
By Editorial Team
It’s that time of year when we get to honor the dads in our lives! We’ve put together a super cool Father’s Day Fun Pack and an exciting giveaway to help you do just that. Download the Father’s Day Fun Pack and create a special note, card, and “costume” to honor the men in your […]
By Melanie Norman
“No! When my dad grills he always puts rocks in the grill first! We need more rocks!” This was my youthful response to my cousin, who was helping me grill for Father’s Day. My mom had surprised my dad with a brand new grill for Father’s Day. And an eager 8-year-old me decided that in […]
By Editorial Team
Summer is a time of transition for many families. For those who follow a traditional school year model, summer is a season where the children have more time to freely learn and explore. With extra room in the schedule there often comes “I’m bored!” statements which really mean, “Can we please do something fun?” My […]
By Editorial Team
A Mother’s Prayer Written by Katie Blackburn Heavenly Father, How amazing it is to remember that Your plan for motherhood has always been good. Before You spoke the world into motion, before the day was separated from the night and the land distinguished from the ocean, as You breathed life into man, You knew that […]
By Minno
Like almost every family on earth, we’re sheltering at home right now so we are spending far more time in our yard than we normally do. Life has slowed down, and I am starting to explore every inch of this backyard—seeing the bugs crawl across the rocks, feeling the warm sun on my face, learning […]