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Soaking in Scandinavia: A Family Visit to Norsk Høstfest
Lutefisk, anyone? North America's largest Scandinavian festival kicks off this week in Minot, North Dakota, transforming the North Dakota State Fairgrounds into a bustling hub of Scandinavian-centered activity. We've put together our personal annual visit tips to make your family visit to Norsk Høstfest a fun and full one. All photos courtesy of Norsk HøstfestTake the kidsNorsk Høstfest is filled [...]
Happy World Breastfeeding Week!
The night my daughter was born, our first nursing session happened inside the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Meredith had required some brief monitoring post-delivery, and I remember sitting in that wooden rocker, amused at the way her angry little fists punched the air in protest over being made to wait. But, the moment she was in my arms, she took [...]
7 Must-Haves For Your Diaper Bag
In your diaper bag: diapers, baby wipes ... and what else? I've handpicked my all-time favorite baby must-haves that I won't leave home without. From my little boy's favorite natural pacifiers, to the necklace I get tons of compliments on (and my baby loves to safely chew!), to the baby spoon that babies naturally know how [...]
Mom's Guide to the North Dakota State Fair
When I was a kid, the North Dakota State Fair was a summer staple. Growing up just a few blocks from the fairgrounds meant my brothers and I lived the fair frenzy a little longer than most; we loved seeing those first trucks roll in carrying pieces of the ferris wheel, ticket booths, and carousel, folded in the back at odd [...]
6 Truths about Back-to-School Shopping
Like it or not, retailers have declared the official start of Back-to-School shopping. Hunting down all the supplies your kids need for another year of learning is one of those tasks many parents dread (this one included). Here are six truths about the experience that should at least remind you: we're all in this together. 1. [...]
Let's Collaborate!
Calling all Bison Booties fans! We are planning out our collaboration calendar for the next six months and we'd love to work with you. Are you a blogger, photographer, small business owner, or trendsetter? Email me and tell me about yourself + your social media following >> erica@bisonbooties.comShare with your friends! Can't wait to collaborate [...]
The Black Hills: 6 Things to Do
“I can't believe it's really real!” my 7-year-old daughter breathed as she gazed up at the four most famous faces in South Dakota. It was the first time she'd seen Mount Rushmore outside the pages of a book, and her awe at the sight of it made me smile. Growing up in an era when life before iPads and Internet is [...]
Medora: Does North Dakota's top destination live up to the hype?
Looking back, it's funny to admit: I was a little nervous about our family trip to Medora—would this top tourist destination live up to the hype? And the dreaded question that every mom considers: will my kids be bored?What is it about Medora that makes it North Dakota's top travel destination?Just a quick two-hour drive from [...]
Summer Bucket List: Top 10 Family Favorites in Mandan, ND
School's out for the summer (yay!) and while it means your life is probably blessedly less scheduled, it can also mean you might hear those two dreaded words before too long: "I'm bored." In the Bison Booties hometown of Mandan, ND, there are plenty of boredom busters right in our own backyard--and we bet your [...]
Spring garden starter GIVEAWAY
Planting garden seeds with my kids is one of my all-time favorite spring traditions. There's just something about getting your hands in dirt and seeing green sprout for the first time. Ahhhh it's springtime!We get a jump-start on the season by planting some of our seeds in mini containers inside the house. Not only does [...]